January 2019

“Authentic, ‘live like a local’ travel experiences have been a trend for quite some time, and they will continue to appeal to an increasing number of travelers who are no longer content to just be a ‘voyeur’ of other cultures,” says Paul Barry, executive chairman of Avanti Destinations.

A month after TRS Cap Cana Hotel’s November 2018 opening, I checked into this adults-only property.

Sampling regional cuisine and entertainment. Scouring markets for handcrafted treasures. Visiting with residents. Deep-diving into cultural heritage. Whatever the port occupation of choice, contemporary...

Authentic travel experiences across North America range from going on a cattle drive in Montana and Colorado to experiencing local cuisine in Hawaii. 

The first in Celebrity Cruises’ newly launched Edge Series, Celebrity Edge offers a design-, culinary-, destination-, and service-forward experience as she plies the waters of the Caribbean this winter and onto Europe this summer and fall.

I started our travel design firm about 10 years ago, after having spent many years already entrenched in the travel industry as a travel writer and editor.

So, what does it take to become a superstar in selling Saint Lucia?

United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) active members are energized about 2019, with members saying they anticipate growth in sales.