Easy to get to from the East Coast, these biodiverse, historic lands offer eco-tourism in preserved jungles and wild hilltops, blast-from-the-past cityscapes, and of course, some of the world’s most glorious beaches. Here are some of ALG Vacations’® favorites for a trip to the Caribbean.
“Responsible travel” has become a buzzword in the tourism industry. But how do you use it … well, responsibly? What does it mean to travel conscientiously and to ensure that while travel is back, it remains that way?
While Wellness Month may have come to an end, Lomas makes it easy to recapture that feel-good feeling any time of the year.
Ready to get out and get exploring Mexico? We’ve found the best ways to fill up your days under the open sky.
In our first of this mini-series on what it means to be a responsible traveler, we talked about how to be an ecologically, environmentally-conscious one. But just as much as we visit new and old favorite places for the landscape, part of what makes travel so enriching is also the people we meet whose cultures we get a fleeting glimpse of … which is why it’s important to also be a socially responsible traveler. Here are ways you can get more out of every trip without taking a thing from anyone else.
When a TV show becomes a cultural phenomenon, it doesn’t just spark conversations—it sparks wanderlust. That’s exactly what’s happened with "The White Lotus". HBO’s critically acclaimed series has redefined the idea of luxury travel.
Going away is easy ... but leaving your dog behind is hard! The struggle couldn’t be more real when in-the-family petcare isn’t available. And when you’re stuck and scrambling, how will you know you’re making the best decision for your beloved bestie? To answer these questions, we went to Ask a Pro. Meet Amanda Berjeski, practice manager at Resurgence Veterinary Mobility animal rehab center in East Atlanta … and experienced pet-sitter. Here are some tips she offered to help you set your mind at ease.
Your “do not pack” list depends entirely on the resort you choose to spend your (young) family vacation at. To help get the most specific answers possible, in addition to general guidelines, we once again found a pro to Ask a Pro: Javier P. Ruiz Garcia, manager of the Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. According to him, here’s what you can leave at home.
There’s no substitute for home-grown, home-cooked. Be the toast of the party when you follow the guidelines here of all the food items you can fly with, and how.
Figuring out who sleeps where and how much privacy or access parents grown-ups and kids want can be a challenge. Guaranteed adjoining rooms and special family suites take the guesswork and arguments out of the equation and add memories into it.
Used to be you’d go with ... the standard stand-bys for holiday gifts for travelers. But now, there’s a whole slew of new inventions
Protect your trip—and peace of mind!—with Cancel for Any Reason travel insurance that lets you zig when life zags.
In order to find your perfect vacation vibe in the DR, it’s best not to miss out on a tour or excursion. Here are the ones Amstar DMC – a World Travel Awards nominee for the Caribbean’s Leading Destination Management Company for 2023 – recommend for any traveler, whether it’s your first or fifth.
Mallorca and Ibiza are closely tied together, despite both having their very own, very distinct personalities. So what’s the difference? What should people prioritize over another attraction when they plan to hit the Balearic Islands? How do they get from one hot spot to the other? And where even ARE they? We answer all that and more.
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With full-kitchen accommodations and private chef services available, there’s no reason why you can’t celebrate a home-style holiday in luxurious vacation style.
People already associate the DR as a failsafe, reliable vacation destination for relaxation. But Puerto Plata proves that Dominican Republic certainly “has it all.”
Ultimately, we end up buying a lot of sometimes pricey new gear that end up being uni-taskers or forgotten – otherwise known as a waste of money. And as everyone is looking to reduce clutter, whether it’s Marie Kondo’s KonMari or Swedish death cleaning style, as well as being more kind with our travel – including to our environment by reducing waste and material consumerism – upcycling is something we should all be getting on board with. To help us get started on how to give goods a second life, we Ask a Pro: Nicole Suydam, President and CEO of ShopGoodwill.com.
When your vacation planning goes wrong, at least you'll have yourself to rely on!