A look ahead to 2022
Every twist and turn of the COVID saga can leave your head spinning, and while headlines about the omicron variant can be deflating, there’s good news too, with Merck and Pfizer pill treatments coming out that should help reduce COVID to an epidemic nuisance rather...
Big Events Coming in 2022
It’s been far from perfect, but we’ve been able to enjoy a lot more activities in 2021 than we did the year before. And while COVID is going to be part of life for a while, even more events are poised to happen in 2022. There can still be setbacks, such as more...
This year, we’re thankful for the grind, but you’d better book soon
We are over the moon to see many of our favorite destinations reopen to tourism this year, and we’re very much looking forward to more countries reopening next year. We’re willing to bet there’s a place or two you’re excited about returning to or visiting for the...
Destination Spotlight: Fiji
Bula! Visitors to Fiji will hear the friendly and boisterous greeting from the locals once more when the South Pacific island nation reopens to fully vaccinated travelers Dec.1. It’s hard to pin down exactly from archaeological evidence, but people have been living in...
Destination Spotlight: Israel
Israel has seen many civilizations pass through in its long history. Jerusalem is home to some of the most holy sites for three world religions. Tel Aviv is a vibrant, modern city that also houses UNESCO World Heritage neighborhoods. In short, there’s something for...
A return to France, which is just as lovely as you remember
Paris is always a good idea. Even now though you might notice some COVID precautions, and some more bicycles thanks to new bike lanes, it’s as always an excellent time to visit Paris. “France is back, and Paris was buzzing,” says Largay Travel advisor Lydia Ganz, who...
Destination Spotlight: Thailand
Having already reintroduced tourism to the popular islands of Phuket and Ko Samui, Thailand will allow fully vaccinated travelers to go anywhere in the country. Visitors must present a negative COVID test to enter the country, then test again on arrival and spend one...
Antigua’s Private Island Paradise, Jumby Bay
Hi, Hope you are having a great week. Looking for a private island getaway? Jumby Bay in Antigua is a 300-acre private island resort, part of the Oetker Collection, and a 64-room Virtuoso property consisting of oceanfront suites, villas, and private residences. It has...
Destination Spotlight: India
India is home to approximately one out of every six people on Earth and more than 50,000 years of human history. To put it bluntly, there is a lot to see and do there. After a year and a half, the country is open to fully vaccinated visitors, starting Oct. 15 with...
Milan, city of elegance and fashion
Hi, Hope you are well. I recently returned from Milan, Italy. It was a great week of meeting with travel partners, clients in town and friends. Milan is a great place to pair with Lake Como, which is only an hour drive away. I did a few hotel site tours, here is my...