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Astro Tourism: The Wellness Vacation You Didn’t Know You Needed
When it comes to travel these days, the sky isn’t just the limit– it’s the goal. Travelers are venturing far and wide for prime viewing of eclipses, meteor showers, and the northern lights. A travel trend referred to as astro tourism, planning a vacation around the...
Wellness Tourism Is Booming. What Is It, Exactly?
The pandemic brought several changes to the travel industry—one trend has linked traveling with well-being, giving rise to wellness tourism. Although not a new concept, it gained tremendous popularity after the pandemic as people seek unconventional ways to care for...
Test Your Hiking Skills in Quito, Ecuador
Don’t let the altitudes scare you. Plus, hiking into a crater isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Nestled high in the Andes, Quito, Ecuador, is more than a pitstop for tourists venturing to the Galapagos Islands or Amazon Rainforest. It’s a city surrounded by...
Family Ski Trip: Tips to Stay Warm and Healthy on the Slopes
Family ski vacations can be magical. Or they can be a stress-filled nightmare. The key to keeping spirits high? A well-planned trip. From choosing accommodations with family-friendly activities near the mountain to packing the right gear to keep you warm and safe on...
Embrace the Cold Weather This Year and Book a Trip to One of These 5 Romantic Winter Getaways
What’s your attitude toward winter? The season can become a magical Adventureland when you embrace your inner Elsa and declare, “The cold never bothered me, anyway.” It’s the perfect time of year for a romantic getaway that promises snuggle-time galore. Where should...
Cozy Winter Beverages from Around the World
Strolling through a Christmas market sipping mulled wine or snuggled up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate, a cozy winter beverage warms the soul. Every culture has a particular version of these comforting, cold-weather drinks. The best part? Many of these...
Managing a Panic Disorder While Traveling
You’re about to set off on vacation and you’re running through the typical pre-travel checklist. Clothes are packed, the hotel is booked and you know when to arrive at the airport. You’ve even taken advanced steps around the house and with your job to ensure you can...
3 Tips for Traveling the World With Food Restrictions
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), there are approximately 1.4 billion international travelers annually—56 times higher than the 25 million annual jet-setters in 1950. While escaping to a foreign land makes for exciting excursions and...
Attention Travelers: 3 Ways to Stay Healthy and Accountable Amid Climate Change
Unfortunately, climate change shows no signs of slowing down—but neither do travelers. As global tourism increases, the need to reduce our travel emissions and practice greater travel-related sustainability is necessary. In addition to improving the planet’s...
Overtourism and How to Avoid It
Tourism can boost a community’s economy by bringing in more people to spend money at local businesses and attractions. But overtourism happens when a destination buckles under the volume of tourism, tanking quality of life for locals, destroying the natural...
Best Summer Road Trips in Canada
Visitors to Canada might be surprised to find that, in the summer months, the great white north gets pretty hot and humid. Given the lack of good public transit outside of the main cities and the vast expanse of land to explore, jumping in a car and heading to the...