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Beyond the Guidebook: 5 Immersive Encounters Around the Globe

July 29, 2026 by Penny RobertsLeave a Comment

Many travelers are looking for experiences that go beyond the usual city tours and well-known landmarks. Time spent with local communities, learning traditional skills, and exploring landscapes with knowledgeable local guides leaves a far stronger impression than simply ticking attractions off an itinerary.  Guidebooks can introduce a destination, but some of the best insights come from spending time with artisans, farmers, conservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Andes, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Asia, Bicycle, Cambodia, Canals, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Farming, Food and Wine, History, Japan, Journey, Kenya, Markets, Mexico

How to Avoid the Most Common Cruise Health Risks

July 22, 2026 by Eye TanverLeave a Comment

Cruise ship headlines can make ocean travel feel a lot riskier than it actually is. Most ruined vacations stem from ordinary, entirely preventable problems that get handled far too late. The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program typically logs only 10 to 14 total notable norovirus outbreaks across the entire cruise industry in an average year, and when you board a ship, you're entering a busy, highly managed environment where everyday issues like stomach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Caribbean, Casino, Cruising, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Mediterranean, National Geographic, New Zealand, Nightlife, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Travel Insurance, Trip Planning, Walking tour

5 Hiking Destinations That Belong on Every Walker’s List

July 16, 2026 by Penny AbramsLeave a Comment

The quality of a walking holiday depends on matching your physical preparation with the distinct geological and climatic realities of the chosen terrain. Different mountain ranges, volcanic islands, and coastal paths demand specific navigational strategies and gear choices to ensure a successful journey. These five destinations each offer a highly specialised walking environment, ranging from high-altitude alpine routes to rugged volcanic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Andes, Atlas Mountains, Cruising, Culture, England, Farming, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Italy, Journey, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Discover Amsterdam from the Water

July 8, 2026 by Aanvragen TomasLeave a Comment

Amsterdam is easy to love on foot, but the canals show how the city really works. From the water you notice details you miss on the streets, like gabled houses leaning toward the canal, bikes stacked on bridges, and quiet lanes that open into wide waterways. If you are building a tight itinerary, a one hour cruise is a simple way to get oriented. The key is choosing a tour that feels calm and close to the water. Why an open electric boat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Amsterdam, Bridges, Canals, Cruising, Drinking, Traffic, Walking tour

A New Hampshire summer road trip: mountains, lakes, and the quiet charm of the Granite State

July 6, 2026 by Axel ThomasLeave a Comment

Some states shout for your attention. New Hampshire is not one of them, and that is exactly why I keep going back. Wedged between the crowds of Vermont's ski towns and the tourist machinery of coastal Maine, the Granite State just gets on with being quietly spectacular, and summer is when it does its best work. Last July I gave myself a loose week to drive a loop from the seacoast up into the White Mountains and back down through the lakes. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Beach, California, Cruising, Culture, England, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Maine, New Hampshire, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Road Trip, Seafood, Ski Trip, Vermont, Walking tour, Waterfall

San Jose de Cabo, Baja California Mexico – July 2026

July 1, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

Located only about 20 minutes by car from the moderately sized Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose de Cabo is a small town easily seen on foot. Known for its art and historical districts. The size of the town is just right - not to small, not to big. Its feel comes from its sun drenched streets, artisan shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Fortunately the town is completely separate from the resorts (the Zona Hotelera) which line the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Baja California, Beach, California, Cruising, Fishing, Luxembourg, Mexico, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Walking tour, Wildlife

Craig Pavlus, CEO and Founder of Pavlus Travel

June 25, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Craig Pavlus is the CEO and founder of Pavlus Travel & Cruise and one of the most recognized figures in U.S. luxury travel. He began his career at Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a ticket and gate agent, rising to President of TWA Getaway Vacations and later Senior Vice President of Marketing. That front-to-back industry experience — from customer service to executive strategy — shaped the way Pavlus Travel has operated for 32 years. Q. You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Art, China, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Ice Cream, Internet, Los Angeles, Luxury Travel, Music, Oakland, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Solo Travel, Sports

Smart Warm-Weather Splurges That Make Summer Travel Abroad Work

June 19, 2026 by Isabelle ArmstrongLeave a Comment

A curated list of warm-weather travel gear published by Ca News Yahoo — drawing on a Forbes.com piece by contributor Stephanie Orma — lands on a single organizing idea: that always-on mobile connectivity is not a luxury for summer travelers abroad but the operational backbone of the whole trip. From the vantage of the Geek HR team, a Croatian-market editorial outfit tracking technology and digital behavior, that premise rings true in a specific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Cruising, Europe, Fashion, Mediterranean, Museum, Paris, Summer Travel, Technology, Travel Abroad, Visa, Walking tour

5 Incredible Cruise Destinations for Ultimate Exploration

June 17, 2026 by Penny LumasLeave a Comment

Some places are simply easier to experience by ship. Roads don't reach them, flights are limited, or the journey itself becomes part of the attraction. In northern Norway, a vessel might spend the morning weaving between glacier-lined fjords before docking in a small fishing community that sees far fewer visitors than the country's larger cities. Elsewhere, a ship can drop anchor beside an island where the nearest airport is hours away. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Alaska, Beach, Castle, Cruising, Culture, Fiji, Fishing, Garden, Glacier, History, Japan, Journey, Malta, Markets, Mediterranean, Monaco, Museum, National Park, Norway

BMW Convertible Season in Miami: Best Months and Best Routes

June 12, 2026 by Valeriia BookerLeave a Comment

Miami has the kind of climate that makes a convertible feel like the obvious rental choice, but that instinct is only half right. The city averages 248 sunny days a year and winter highs sit comfortably around 75 to 80°F, which is ideal for open-air driving. Between June and October, though, afternoon thunderstorms roll in almost daily, humidity pushes past 75 percent, and the experience of sitting in a roofless car in standstill traffic at 90°F … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Bridges, Cruising, Fashion, Florida, Hollywood, Music, Restaurants, Traffic, Travel Insurance

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