The State Department has raised its global health advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel. Last week, the department issued a Level 3 advisory that US citizens reconsider international travel. It now advises that US citizens should not travel abroad, and that any US citizens who reside in the US return home as quickly as…
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destination guide: Why Sun-Soaked Perth, Australia is A Must-Visit
For the past few years, Perth, Australia landed itself on several top lists, including Travel & Leisure’s Best Places to See in 2017 and Lonely Planet’s Top New Openings of 2017 list. CNN Travel calls it one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere and included it on the 2018 Best Places to Travel list….
Special Edition: Travel Restrictions and Global Health Advisory
An Update on The Department of Homeland Security’s travel restrictions from Europe and The State Department’s Level 3 global health advisory Understandably, there is a lot of confusion about the travel restrictions from Europe that go into effect at 11:59 Eastern on Friday night. The Department of Homeland Security clarified Wednesday night what the presidential…
Special Edition: Travel and Tourism’s Proactive Response to COVID-19 / Coronavirus
Even if you’re perfectly healthy, I know COVID-19, aka the coronavirus, has probably given you a great big headache. It’s certainly given me one. But in a constantly evolving situation, I am fortunate to have great travel partners who are quickly adapting their policies to the situation to ensure that my travellers remain safe and…
Travelling During Coronavirus
There are a lot of questions right now regarding travelling during coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. And unfortunately there isn’t one cut-and-dried answer. Whether or not you travel during coronavirus is a very personal decision and one you need to make alongside your travelling companions and doctor. However, as a professional travel advisor, I can…
destination guide: Why Wellington, New Zealand is the World’s Coolest Little Capital
At the far end of (Middle) Earth lies what Lonely Planet has long referred to as “the coolest little capital.” Wellington, New Zealand, capital of this tiny island country, packs a punch that a lot of visitors tend to skip in favour of Taupo and Queenstown.
Real ID Rules and Deadlines
With every state and U.S. territory REAL ID compliant, it appears the restrictions will go into effect Oct. 1, 2020. What this means for travellers is that starting from that date, they will need to show REAL ID-compliant identifications in order to board domestic flights.
five cups of coffee in Mexico City
*Thanks to Jake from Nomadic Hustle for this awesome guest post on coffee in Mexico City. Be sure to check out more of my five cups of coffee posts if you’re looking to learn more!* An easy flight from the ole’ USA. Big city living. World class parks. Fun-filled neighborhoods. Easy flights all around Mexico….
Italy Less Travelled
Italy is a perennial favourite for American travellers. It’s so popular that more than 2 million of us travel to the bel paese every year. Many first-timers hit the big three of Rome, Florence, and Venice. Those with a little more experience take the lake country and the cosmopolitan city of Milan, while mixing in…
The World’s Most Amazing Wine Destinations
It’s an oenophile’s dream to taste favourite vintages on their own terroir. As a lover of food and wine myself, I’m experienced when it comes to enjoying the world’s best wine regions. (It’s a tough job, but I’ll go to great lengths to ensure time well spent for my travellers.) Wine and food go hand in hand with exceptional travel experiences. When you book with an experienced travel advisor, you are guaranteed to have an amazing time from start to finish.