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Category: FAQ’s

WHO IS OPEN?

the United States. The important thing at this time is to stay abreast and updated particularly if you have a specific destination in mind as restrictions and guidelines can (and do) change daily. These details are correct as of 07/28/2021. The following is not an exhaustive list but there are some of my favorites that make for great vacations. Who is open?

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EXPIRING PASSPORT

This has been a prominent topic lately as everyone is ready to get out and travel again, and not everyone is checking if they “can”. As a public service announcement, I am trying to remind everyone that I know to check their passports. Do you have an expiring passport?

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

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.

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SMALL LUXURY HOTELS

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).

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READY FOR THE REOPENING?

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.

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cathy in paris

MYTHS ABOUT TRAVEL ADVISORS-DEBUNKED

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.

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TRAVELING WITH COVID VACCINES

I, like you, am all to aware that traveling in the wake of COVID over the past year has been nearly impossible thanks to the pandemic. However, as the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are starting to be spread, I am excited that travel can start to open back up. This has people talking (and getting in a fuss) about “COVID passports”. But what are these passports? Who needs one? How does it help you and can it get you to travel? Today, the blog is all about traveling with COVID vaccines!

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NEW YEARS TRADITIONS

Many Americans picture the typical New Years traditions are gathering the Times Square and waiting for the ball to drop. However, this isn’t the same in many other countries around the world. Today we’re going to check out some of those New Years traditions and see just what they entail!

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New Orleans

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS ACROSS THE US

The global travel market is a bit of a mess at the moment, but that doesn’t stop the national travel. There’s still plenty of places to explore in the United States that would provide a boost of romance for any couple. Let’s explore romantic getaways across the US.

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Lions of Africa

BUCKET LIST TRIPS

Bucket list trips are often dreamed about for years. I’ve always dreamed of traveling the world over. Seeing and experiencing different cultures, culinary delights, historical sites, meeting people from different places.

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