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.
Whether the kids are 2 or 20, make your next trip one they’ll be 100% on board for in a destination that considers everyone, no matter your identity or orientation, part of the family.
With so much to spy with your own eyes in the birthplace of James Bond, get ready to practice your license to thrill for the franchise's 60th anniversary.
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.
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.
You’re six months out … is it too soon to think about prepping for departure? With recent passport delays, the answer is, it’s not soon enough.
Imagine you’re at a travel show. It’s virtual, like almost everything these days, and you have your own
For this Ask a Pro interview, we ask experienced dog trainer, pet book author, and petcare professional Victoria Schade shares her best advice for finding the right doggy day care and/or dog boarding facility for your pet.
There’s been quite a lot of buzz around Secrets® Moxche Playa del Carmen and Secrets® Impression Moxche resorts and spas, and rightly so. We asked leaders of the ALG Vacations® Marketing team what they found really wow-worthy at this resort that they swear is unlike any other Hyatt Inclusive Collection Secrets Resort & Spa out there yet.
Learn how simple heading home safely can be with the ... third and final part of ALG Vacations’™ guide to traveling in line with CDC requirements.“That was surprisingly
When time is limited and decisions are tough, which tours and excursions should a first-time visitor to Jamaica prioritize? ALG Vacations® decided to Ask a Pro – in this case, our destination management partners in Jamaica, Amstar DMC – for the most-booked activities they think are essential for newbies to this country. Here’s what they recommend.
ALG Vacations™ is proud to offer a wide selection of hotels and resorts that are LGBTQ-friendly. But there are some that go the extra mile all year-round, and we take even more Pride in these options.
When we rounded the corner on COVID, travel burst with pent-up demand. People across America were escaping
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.
Oahu is busy, busy with lots to do. In fact, it’s the only island in Hawaii with highways. From city to surf vibes, historical buildings to quiet beaches, plus world-class dining and music and festivals to match, visiting Oahu means getting a full panoramic experience of what the spirit of aloha is. By planning in advance, don't worry missing something important, like any of our top five recommended Oahu experiences.
Family travel isn’t an afterthought at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. Experiences for kids are right there at center stage.
One of the cutest ocean denizens in all of the deep blue, sea turtles are a poster child as to why we should care about the state of their home. Over the years, pollution of their waters, illegal slaughtering, habitat destruction, climate change, and other manmade threats have made three of seven global species critically endangered. This month, with June 8 being World Ocean Day, what better day to highlight both these animals and the opportunity to reverse some of the damage done by our fellow man? And leading the forefront is the travel industry.
Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and ... cancellations that have been hitting the headlines.Travel is back! Destinations are open and ...