Cathy, Author at Amore Travel Designs

READY FOR THE REOPENING?

July 15, 2021June 25, 2021 by Cathy

We have all been close to home, not traveling abroad as frequently as in the past, and it’s easy to let our passports expire. As the demand rises for international travel its certainly a good time to start thinking (or to check) if your passport has expired! Ready for the reopening?
I have had a couple of clients book their trips and then look and see that their passports are expired. Most countries require that your passport is valid for at least 3 months past your return date (some for 6 months past return date). Our passports are our key to unlocking fascinating destinations.

HOW TO PACK FOR MOROCCO

July 13, 2021June 18, 2021 by Cathy

I thought it might be useful to create a blog about how to pack for Morocco. When I decided I was visiting, the first and foremost question was… how to pack for Morocco? With the multitudes of landscapes, the traditional dress of women of Morocco, I was at a loss for how to pack. Of course, like all people, I did google it, and came up with a few suggestions, but nothing very clear. Having just been, I feel like I have some better insight into how to pack for this destination.

MOROCCAN DIVERSITY IN THE DESERT

July 13, 2021June 11, 2021 by Cathy

I traveled through Morocco for 11 days and experienced many different cultural experiences and landscapes as well. Morocco is comprised of Arabic, French, and Berber cultures. The Berbers were originally in Morocco before the Arabic or the French arrived at its borders. There are deserts, mountains, large cities, and more. In this blog, I am hoping to explore Moroccan Diversity in the desert.

PEEK AT PERFECT PORTUGAL

July 15, 2021June 4, 2021 by Cathy

As COVID vaccines get even more available, countries are starting to open up for travel once more. As such, it’s time to start looking for some good holiday destinations. After all, they are well overdue. One such location has to be Portugal. This Iberian country might be small, but it offers quite a bit in that limited space. So let’s have a peek at perfect Portugal, shall we?

ISLANDS OF TURKS & CAICOS

July 15, 2021May 28, 2021 by Cathy

An archipelago with one of the most famous tourism scenes in the Caribbean, the Turks& Caicos is a dream visit. On one hand, you have the Turks Islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay to the east. The set of Caicos Islands include Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos and West Caicos. And there is plenty to see regardless of which islands you choose to visit. The Islands of Turks & Caicos, let’s explore!

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN BELIZE

July 15, 2021May 21, 2021 by Cathy

For as small as Belize is, it actually makes up a fair amount of tourism in Central America. A former colony of the British, it offers a primarily English-speaking area for many American, Canadian, and British tourists. A small country that, despite the title, has so much more than simple beaches to offer. But who also would not want to explore the beautiful beaches in Belize?

MONACO’S MAJESTIC MAGNIFICENCE

December 3, 2021May 14, 2021 by Cathy

Let’s check out Monaco’s majestic magnificence. Monaco might not be the biggest vacation spot around in terms of size, but it knows how to shine. The principality has a history of entertainment, becoming famous with the Monte Carlo Casino. Nowadays it is a center of luxury travel thanks to the wealthy and developed areas around the city-state. But what are the best areas in Monaco to visit? Does the city hold more value than just gambling?

PRIVATE JETS OFFER PRISTINE TRAVEL

December 3, 2021May 7, 2021 by Cathy

Almost everyone who has traveled has experienced the pain that can come via regular air travel. Long lines, crowded terminals and the kid kicking your seat from behind are just some of the staples of a normal flight. However, there is a solution to these problems. That solution’s name comes in the form of private jets. Traveling in private jets offer pristine travel! Typically people think of these planes as only available for the ultra-rich, but they do offer a relaxing flight. Most certainly these private jets offer pristine travel opportunities!

WASHINGTON A WAVE OF WINE

August 2, 2021April 30, 2021 by Cathy

Washington state might not have the same sort of wine fame that California does, but it still has plenty to offer. It is actually the second largest producer of wine in the United States, with 14 different wine-producing regions. But what are the best of these wines? Are they near Seattle? Which should you try? Let’s explore Washington a wave of wine!

MYTHS ABOUT TRAVEL ADVISORS-DEBUNKED

December 20, 2021April 23, 2021 by Cathy

We live in a time where information overload is an understatement. There is so much information on Google as well as pandemic-related uncertainty, that people are realizing the benefits of a travel advisor. You benefit from custom, personalized vacation designs, as well as up to date information about the new travel rules and regulations. I am one among thousands of travel advisors around the world (including 22,000 Virtuoso travel advisors in 50 countries, to be exact) and I am ready to help you create memories and make your travel dreams come true. So continue on for 8 myths about travel advisors – debunked.