Meetings Abroad: Health & Safety Planning

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    Planning conferences, trade shows and corporate events in other countries is growing in popularity and a great way to make meetings exciting and memorable. A lot goes into coordinating a successful meeting abroad, but there’s one more thing you should also add to your list: protecting the health and safety of the meeting… Read more »

Traveling Abroad With a Chronic Disease: What You Need to Know

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According to the CDC, chronic diseases are amongst the most common health problems in the U.S. and about one-fourth of people with chronic conditions have one or more activity limitations. The good news? International travel doesn’t have to be one of your limitations! In fact, with some planning and preparation, you can have a safe… Read more »

A Look Back: Top Travel Headlines of 2013

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From the security crisis in Egypt to the recent typhoon that devastated the Philippines, 2013 certainly was neck and neck with last year in terms of noteworthy travel headlines.  As December comes to an end, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most significant travel stories that shook the world this past year: Security… Read more »

Expert Tips for New Travelers

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“The journey of thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Traveling for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if your journey takes you thousands of miles away. While excited for new possibilities you may also be a little nervous about the unknown.  Not to worry – we’ve come up… Read more »

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Business Travelers

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Our holiday gift to you: some helpful gift ideas for the business travelers in your life (shhh, we won’t tell if you buy them all for yourself!).Whether you’re always on the road or travel only a few times a year, these gadgets are sure to help make your travels more enjoyable!   1)     Noise-Cancelling Headphones:… Read more »

A Travel Checklist for Snowbirds

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  Heading south for the winter? You’re not alone! According to Forbes, more than one million seasonal retirees head to Florida alone, with plans to stay for at least five months.  Before you soak up the sun, make sure you’re prepared. Lucky for you, we’ve put together this handy checklist to help you get ready for… Read more »

Holiday Air Travel: A Survival Guide

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Planning to visit your in-laws across the country for Thanksgiving or making your way to New York to experience the holidays in Manhattan? You’re not alone! According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of long-distance trips increases by 54% during the Thanksgiving travel period, and by 23% over the Christmas-New Year’s period.  Air… Read more »

Food Allergies & International Travel: How to Plan for a Healthy Trip

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You’re having breakfast at a café in France. When ordering crepes you tell the waiter you’re allergic to hazelnuts and he assures you that the topping is hazelnut-free. Turns out, the waiter was wrong — thankfully the Benadryl you packed did the trick, but what if the reaction had turned into something more serious? If this… Read more »