Esalen: A Calming Retreat from a Mad, Mad World
In troubling times, an oasis of calm may be the missing piece that bridges the chaos of the present to the fortunes of the future. Enter Esalen. The renowned wellness and retreat center has completely transformed its operations and purpose to create a safe environment for people to unplug, explore, contemplate and forge deeper connections […]
Colorado Ski Country Preparing for a Peak Season
As fall turns to freezing and aspen yellows turn to blankets of white, Colorado is gearing up for a great season in skiing, snowboarding and a host of winter activities. As a domestic destination that is world class in its peak offerings the region is seeing a lot of interest from cooped up families to […]
Scotland: A Walk through History with Wayfarers
By Ilene Perlman When I learned I would be taking a walking trip, I immediately imagined a marathon slog and vision of exhausting days that did not sit well with me. I saw long days focused on getting from location to destination with challenging climbs and seemingly endless country roads. Scenic as they might be, […]
Has the Business of Travel Improved Because of Coronavirus?
By Christopher Elliott In some ways, travel has improved as a result of COVID-19. But in other ways, it hasn’t. Either way, the travel industry’s pandemic upgrades and downgrades might surprise you. Theme parks, car rental companies and hotels have improved their products during the travel slowdown: Lines are shorter, handoffs are contact-free, and facilities […]
GTC Digs Deep into Luxury Travel Intentions 2021
In her General Session remarks at the “Elevate the Journey” conference, held virtually last week, Global Travel Collection (GTC) President Angie Licea told travel advisors how important they are now, especially in the wake of constant interruptions and chaos due to COVID. “As we come to the end of 2020, we can all reflect on what a […]
Luxury Villas: New Norms in Vacation Packaging
No doubt about it. The vacation rental market is exploding and much of that action is due to Covid-19. Demand for privacy, reduced contact, safe travel with family and pets, and the need for ample space and seamless access to amenities has fueled an appetite for booking luxury villas and stunning estates in some of […]
Drive, They Said: Recommended Fall Road Trips
Consumers are itching to travel, say advisors at Travel Leaders Network who have fielded inquiries from clients planning trips close to home for travel between now and the end of the year. And for most of those advisors, their clients cannot get away soon enough. “For several weeks, we were all staying home per orders from our […]
Hotel Zena: New Hotel for Powerful Women
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is changing the conversation in Washington D.C., and beyond, with the opening of Hotel Zena, a bold new cultural magnet giving special attention to the accomplishments of women and their enduring struggle for gender equality. It’s an interactive venue where every architectural line, material and art installation have been thoughtfully designed and curated to send […]
Hawaii Re-opens S..l..o..w..l..y
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering travelers visiting or returning to the Hawaiian Islands from the U.S. mainland a pre-travel COVID-19 test they can take from the comfort of their home to qualify to be exempt from the state of Hawai’i quarantine. The tests can order the $150 mail-in saliva test online through Vault Health. The […]
Travel Amnesia: Is Travel Becoming a Distant Memory?
After six months of lock-down on by a global pandemic, it may be no surprise that Americans are not only missing travel right now, they are struggling to remember what it felt like. But for all that forgetting, Americans say travel is their most frequently recalled happy memory, more than special occasions or personal achievements […]
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