5 Reasons Why Multi-Generational Travel is Good for Families

Published on November 8, 2019

5 Reasons Why Multi-generational Travel is Good for Families By Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette  Growing up, travel was always a significant part of my life. And that’s not just because it was the family business. I came to understand that travel was one of the ways that my family could be together to make memories, […]

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Scenic Scotland: Scotland’s Hidden Gems

Published on October 23, 2019

Scenic Scotland: Scotland’s Hidden Gems By: Chelsea Matthews, Sales & Marketing Executive with Celtic Tours World Vacations When planning a visit to an unfamiliar place, try finding uncommon areas hidden from the crowds of more popular spaces. There is something about unwinding and discovering a place which is off the beaten path so to speak, […]

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5 Must-See Places in Italy for Repeat Travelers

Published on October 18, 2019

5 Must-See Places in Italy for Repeat Travelers  By Gina Bang, Senior Manager of Inside Sales & Marketing at Avanti Destinations So, you’ve been to Rome, Florence and Venice, maybe even stayed in a villa in Tuscany or driven along the Amalfi Coast? You’ve only scratched the surface of this amazing country. In these days when […]

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What Seniors Need To Know at Airport Security

Published on October 1, 2019

What Seniors Need To Know To Get Through Airport Security Easily By Diana Cowgill of YMT Vacations    Getting through airport security can be a nuisance for anyone, but the experience can be especially stressful for seniors. The good news is that the Federal Aviation Administration has put rules in place to streamline the process for […]

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Venture to Lesser-Known Corners of the World

Published on September 1, 2019

September is Travel Together Month USTOA tour operators are taking the road less traveled and visiting emerging destinations in 2020. Check out our full round-up of new, off-the-beaten path itineraries below. Asia Abercrombie & Kent: South Korea & Japan: Cultural Legacies of the East Alexander + Roberts: Ancient Lands of the Himalayas: A Journey to […]

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Top Destinations for Family Learning Journeys

Published on August 27, 2019

Top Destinations for Family Learning Journeys By Carol Dimopoulos of Perillo’s Learning Journeys As President of Perillo’s Learning Journeys and in my role as an adjunct professor for SUNY Empire State College, I believe that both travel and education are investments in a child’s future.  When my children were young I realized we could combine […]

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6 Cities for Art and Architecture Lovers

Published on August 22, 2019

6 Cities for Art and Architecture Lovers By Hayley Warner, Monograms Marketing Coordinator Art and architecture, created long before us and preserved to last long after us, offer a glimpse of the past – of how people looked, how they lived, what they enjoyed. And these 6 cities gave rise to those creators, to the […]

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How to Experience the Northern Lights

Published on July 18, 2019

How to Experience the Northern Lights By go-today In Finnish lore, the Northern Lights were sparks from the tail of the fire fox sprinting across the snow. Ancient Estonians believed them to be horse-drawn carriages carrying heavenly guests to a radiant wedding in the sky. Icelandic legend has it that a pregnant woman who looks […]

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Where I Fell in Love with Travel

Published on June 28, 2019

The moments that turned us into lifelong explorers. By Tyler Protano-Goodwin, Marketing Executive at Audley Travel   In the world of travel we talk a lot about our favorite countries, but what about the places we first fell in love with? The place that changed our idea of travel forever. Where did you realize that […]

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A Mom’s Guide to Going Guided – Family Fun Made Easy

Published on June 20, 2019

    By Melissa DaSilva, President of Trafalgar, Costsaver and Brendan Vacations   I love travel.  It’s exhilarating, relaxing and fun… but more than that, I fundamentally believe travel changes you. Experiencing new cultures and meeting people from new destinations broadens horizons, creates connections and teaches understanding and empathy. I want to share this passion and […]

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