If you rely on publications like Forbes or financial resources like American Express to help you make your travel plans, you’ve probably encountered surprising recommendations of late. Many travel experts have been posting news about the altered emotional needs of today’s traveler. Forbes’ Alex Ledsom articulated the most succinct indicator of this trend when he noted that “feelings, not destinations” are driving bookings for folks…
Did you know that “Disconnecting from social media and ditching smartphones is becoming a top priority for vacationers,” according to the May issue of the Axios newsletter? This trend is affirmed by other experts who find that “1 in 4 adults power down devices or avoid answering communications altogether” while on holiday. Taking this action is considered one of the most relaxing moves you can…
Lucky you! You’ve saved an entire week’s worth of vacation time and want to get away as soon as possible. Can you put together a full week of recreation, fun, and travel on short notice? You bet—especially if you’re motivated by a desire to take a break from fuel prices, political scandals, and personal crises. On the other hand, maybe you don’t mind waiting for…
If you’ve heard the rumor—that the Placencia Peninsula is the ideal destination for travelers taking early summer vacations—we’re here to set the record straight: That’s no rumor! Fans of this finger of land insist that there are 100 reasons to choose Placencia as your vacation spot in 2026, but you don’t have time to read that many, so we’ll start you off with 12. Stay…
If you’ve noticed that people in your world are using the word “seamless” more often than usual, you may also find yourself adding the word to your vocabulary. Language experts call the word “seamless” conversational shorthand for effortlessness, so whether it triggers your own desire to relax, or you’re fed up with decision fatigue—simply the thought of a seamless vacation could be enough to start…
Does the word “underrated” have such a negative connotation that seeing it within a travel review is enough to remove the country, resort, or destination from your “must see” list? Time to change your tune, say nomads who actively seek out places deemed underrated because they know from experience that these spots are fabulous. Need more info about what underrated truly means? How about these…
The travel media is agog over Belize for myriad reasons, all of which can be found on the Placencia Peninsula where summer escapes are sublime. If you’re seeking the ultimate amount of bliss—no matter your vacation style—this lush, 16-mile-long finger of land is so unique, you won’t be tempted to compare your visit to typical beach vacations you’ve “settled for” in the past. In fact,…
Followers of blogger Ruth Nuss considered her a hero when she wrote about taking her daughters—ages three and four—on a three-week trip to Europe and these successful trips resulted in blog posts that help other families follow in her footsteps. She admits that taking young ones overseas, “isn’t for everyone,” but for those who do, memories, fun, and so much more await. If you admire…
What’s your travel MO? Do you identify with vacationers whose sole desire is sipping cocktails from a poolside lounge chair or do you want to fill your itinerary with so many activities, taking breaks must be programmed into your schedule? Folks belonging to the first category need no advice! On the other hand, if you belong in the second category, you may wonder why you…
If you’re so wild about primates, you rarely check out bears, giraffes, and big cats when visiting zoos, there’s a biological reason for the attraction: Apes are so much like us, we identify with some of their characteristics. Whether you’re enthralled with chimps, orangutans, gorillas, or other species members, you’ll notice that their mannerisms are identical to ours, and like people, they maintain intense relationships…