
Baby Boomers: Travel Plans with Spending Power
Baby Boomers who travel are making themselves known. As 2015 starts to wind down, these Americans are already starting to make travel plans for 2016. But what do these folksy citizens of a certain age want in their 2016 vacations? Surprisingly, Wi-Fi is on up on the list.

Cooling out in Nicaragua: Luxe Life at Mukul
What are some of the best things about visiting Nicaragua these days? That’s easy: It’s easy. Getting there is easy — only three hours from most U.S. Gateways to Managua. Being there is safe. Visas for visiting Nicaragua are issued on the spot upon arrival, no fussing with embassies and consulates. And visiting Nicaragua is […]

Business Travel 2016: Edgy but Steady
Gradually improving economies, lower gas prices and stronger demand are expected to bring slightly higher travel prices across all regions for business travelers heading out on the road in 2016. Those are the findings of the American Express Global Business Travel Forecast 2016, which predicts air, hotel and ground transportation prices will see modest gains […]

Five Destinations to See Now Before they Change
Five destinations are poised for such dramatic change in 2016 that they ought to be at the top of your travel list in the New Year, according to Friendly Planet Travel, a global tour operator offering expertly curated itineraries to more than 40 international destinations.

Winter Escapes: Where to Go to Snub the Snow
A&K Exotics: Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent Winter escapes can use a bit of imagination and vigor. Of all the untold journeys Abercrombie & Kent founder Geoffrey Kent has planned in the past fifty years, these may be the most remarkable. Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent head to far-flung destinations to offer unmatched luxury and […]

Year of Intrepid Travels: Virtuoso Eyes 2016
What do travelers really want? If you ask Virtuoso agents, they may be able to tell you a story you did not expect to hear. The results from the 2016 Virtuoso Luxe Report indicates the five must-have experiences of 2016 have more to do with what’s going on inside perhaps than what’s going on in […]

Ocean Cruise Primer: How to Hit the Right Fit
These days, with hundreds of cruise ships vying to catch the eye and interest of travelers, a travel agent’s expertise is invaluable when sorting through the myriad choices facing consumers in this ever-expanding universe of cruise options. Consumers should seek out a cruise specialist to help guide them to a ship that’s the right fit […]

River Cruising & Burn-out Cures. Q/A with Viking
Richard Marnell, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Viking River Cruises, shows weary road warriors and vacation-starved American workers where the R&R is on water between meetings, reports and flights.

Pikaia: Evolution Meets Luxe Revolution in the Galapagos
If there is such a thing as luxury lodging in the Galapagos it can be found in a carbon neutral resort stay at Pikaia Lodge. A stay at Pikaia is a vacation like no other, delivering the finest show on earth that evolution has to offer in fully inclusive packages that put guests in the […]

Hawaii’s Hidden Japan
To find your inner Japan in the sprawling Hawaiian Islands you need only to look around you. The islands are replete with Japanese monuments, traditions and sensibilities. Here is a guide to where east meets west in Hawaii.
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