Top Destination Wedding Locations: Riviera Maya, Mexico
When planning a destination wedding, there are a lot of factors to consider. One of the biggest, as you’ve probably come to realize, is your location. Where will you make this joyous commitment a reality? While a fairy tale wedding in the Black Forest of Germany will render enchanting photos, crossing an ocean may put quite the […]
Off the Beaten Path: Nan, Thailand
The little-known town of Nan stands on the western side of the Nan River. Rooted deep in the history of Thailand, for centuries Nan was a separate, autonomous kingdom with very few relationships with the rest of the world. At the end of the 14th century Nan was one of the nine northern Thai-Lao […]
Cinque Terre Italy
In Northwest Italy in the region of Liguria you will find five colorful fishing villages linked by an ancient system of footpaths. These villages perched on steeply terraced cliffs are collectively referred to as The Cinque Terre, which means five lands or five towns.As cars were banned many years ago you can reach the five […]
Off the Beaten Path: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Thailand is filled with amazingly beautiful areas not yet touched by mass tourism. In Northeast Thailand, just over 300 miles from Bangkok in the province of Ubon lies the city Ubon Ratchathani. Ubon province is known for its ancient Buddhist temples and forest-dwelling monks. Among the city’s 2 dozen temples you’ll find Wat [,,,]
A TALE OF 4 CITIES (continued)
After our trip to Warsaw we understand why some of the polish people have unofficially adopted Krakow as their capital city. Since most of Warsaw was rebuilt after WWII you’d expect it to be a very modern, progressive city, but that was not our experience at all. Even though the buildings are […]
Exotic Morocco and Group Traveling
After consulting with Enlighten Excursions travel advisor- Stacey Goodale, good friends Karen and Susan took their first small group tour to exotic Morocco. Both women are experienced solo and independent travelers, but in consultation with their advisor they decided on a little more guidance and structure for this North African adventure. […]
Traveling to Europe with Kids: Tips for a fun and stress free journey
Traveling to Europe with Kids: Tips for a fun and stress-free journey Author: Stacey Goodale Family Travel Specialist Taking your children on their first overseas trip to Europe may seem like a challenge, but with a little planning, you and your family can have a wonderful experience. Passports: Make time to apply for your child’s […]
The Real Scoop: Cuba
The Real Scoop: Cuba Because we field a number of questions regarding whether US Citizens can travel to Cuba we thought we’d lend a little clarification. In 2014, an executive order loosened the restrictions on traveling to Cuba. This order made it legal for Americans to travel to Cuba without having to go on an escorted […]
Happy Client Travel Diaries: A Tale of 4 Cities
Author: Hali Wallach A little bit about me to give you a perspective of where these reviews are coming from:Proud Native New Yorker – I was born and raised in Brooklyn, currently living in Manhattan…the COOLEST city in the world. New York is a walking city and I stay extremely active on a daily basis between catching […]
Barcelona Spain Assails Unlicensed Apartment Rentals
Barcelona Spain Assails Unlicensed Apartment Rentals Barcelona is an amazing and vibrant city that is definitely worth adding to your wanderlist! Its architecture spans over 2000 years and includes its renowned modernist buildings inspired by Antoni Gaudi. This fantastic architecture, combined with the charm of the city’s trendy restaurants, narrow winding pedestrian streets, and the […]
Dreaming of a Villa in Tuscany?
At the National Gallery of Art you will find a painting of the idyllic valley of la Paiola, by Camille Corot, titled “A view from Volterra”. But why not enjoy this amazing view in person? If you’re dreaming of a Villa in Tuscany, we know a lovely 12th-century farmhouse built on the pre-Roman ruins of an Etruscan villa that sits in a valley above 70 acres of olive groves with its own burbling stream. [,,,]
The Real Scoop: Caribbean Island Recovery
The Real Scoop: Caribbean Island Recovery Caribbean Islands Open for Business! The Caribbean is a vast sea filled with more than 7,000 idyllic, sun-drenched islands. While recent hurricanes have damaged a few islands, a full 70 percent of Caribbean destinations were not impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and are open for business as usual. […]
