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After a year in which the World Travel & Tourism Council reported a loss of $4.5 trillion in receipts and witnessed the industry’s contribution to global GDP falling to 49.1%, many pinned their hopes on the Summer of 2021 for a long-awaited recovery. The travel and tourism industry stood as an enduring symbol of the post-quarantine movement […]

The definition of luxury travel is evolving. From grand adventures to secluded islands in the Maldives to private jet tours to locations straight out of a James Bond film, upper-echelon travel requires a level of affluence unavailable to ordinary tourists. Thirty-somethings account for 20% of all international tourists and have placed authenticity and sustainability at […]

Surprise! An average person’s idea of “adventure” or “extreme” sports may differ from those forged in the seas of insurance company cubicles. When it comes to adventure and sports-based travel, some caution and unique concerns may apply. It’s impossible to predict what may occur on once-in-a-lifetime adventures, from the mundanity of misplaced luggage to the […]

As the last days of summer cool, positive cases of COVID-19 are heating up. The Delta variant is clamoring for attention. Current studies indicate the Delta strain is as contagious as its predecessor, but the threat of hospitalization is low. Is the Delta variant causing travel restrictions? Not yet. Travel Insurance Review released a newsletter detailing the […]

As the world continues its grand reopening, the allure of undertaking a journey with like-minded individuals offers the promise of adventure and tangible experiences for many travelers. Whether embarking with friends and family, a significant other, or select groupings of both, traveling with in a tribe provides a myriad of opportunities to see the wonders […]

Whether it’s a solo vacation, an all-inclusive resort with the family, or a short trip taken over a long weekend, traveling can be nerve-racking! Many would-be travelers become so mired in planning and scheduling their trips; they need a vacation from their vacations! The best ways for managing pre-journey stress include packing checklists, travel advisors, […]

A new malady is spreading across the globe; doctors are referring to it as YOLO-ism. Research shows Millennials are at the highest risk, with its most telling symptoms including a “You Only Live Once” mentality and an intense desire to travel! According to Condor Ferries, infected with a yearning for once-in-a-lifetime itineraries and destinations dripping in […]

Singer Rupert Holmes asked about piña coladas and getting caught in the rain. These eternal questions are on replay in the minds of affluent travelers everywhere as they plan their escape! Global lockdowns have given rise to a surge in luxury travel bookings. Escape planners have already filled up most of 2021, and the trend […]