Cathy, Author at Amore Travel Designs

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

July 16, 2021 by Cathy

Hawaii has certainly become an even more popular destination than it was previously with the travel restrictions going on. However, I come with some good news in relation to visiting Hawaii. Hawaii has just relaxed its travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. So if you are 15 days past the second shot (or 15 days past the J&J shot) then you can travel to Hawaii without testing. They also no longer require testing to travel between the islands anymore. You do, however, still have to upload your information to the Safe Travels Portal. You can click here for more information on that.

SMALL LUXURY HOTELS

July 15, 2021July 9, 2021 by Cathy

Having just returned from an amazing trip to Greece, I wanted to share some wonderful boutique small luxury hotels. These are actually part (well two out of the three here) of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This brand is all about independent travelers matching with independent spirited hotels. There are 520 hotels in more than 90 countries that fall into this brand. All of these boutique hotels are anti-chain. They tend to average 50 rooms, and the properties are often secluded, discrete and high luxury standards. No two hotels are the same in this brand. Let’s explore two of the brands (and share another just because it was amazing as well).

BEST GROUP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

July 15, 2021July 2, 2021 by Cathy

Group travel is a fun and rewarding way to explore exciting new destinations with a group of your greatest friends or travel with your whole family. All across the globe, there are countless destinations to enjoy when surrounded by your favorite group of people. While some travel hot-spots are best suited to love and romance — think Paris or the classic honeymoon destinations— other cities are best-suited to all the excitement and adventure that comes with group travel. Read on and discover for yourself the best group travel destinations!

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?