Belize? Yes, Please!
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 00:00 by: Susanne Hamer
Belize is open for tourism, and all that is required is a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to departure. And, so, in mid-November, I departed for Belize! ...
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Employee Ownership Month
Friday, November 6, 2020 - 00:00 by: TravelStore
For Employee Ownership Month, as an ESOP company, TravelStore participated in a variety of activities. One such activity was a writing contest, where employee-owners and independent affiliates were given the opportunity to write about what being a...
Storybook Adventures in Canada: Part 2
Friday, October 16, 2020 - 00:00 by: Jerri Adair-Williams
Our rover was driven through this part of Canada by a local celebrity known as Bill. Bill also happens to the on-air broadcaster for the local radio station. Bill was accompanied by our tour guide, Theresa, who kept us informed about the bears and...
Storybook Adventures in Canada: Part 1
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 00:00 by: Jerri Adair-Williams
Many months ago, I had the pleasure of a sightseeing adventure in Canada. My trip had the descriptive title, “Classic Polar Bears.” The goal, as described in that title, was to see the magnificent polar bears when they begin their annual migratory...
Vacationland: Greetings from Maine!
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 00:00 by: Vana Carmona
Maine dubbed itself “Vacationland” years ago, and it still stands true today. The state has much to offer for people looking for a complete travel package: stunning scenery, beaches, lakes, and mountains; excellent restaurants and craft breweries;...
Traveling to Turkey: My Journey Abroad While Most Countries Are Closed to Americans
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 00:00 by: Jonathan Alder
Traveling and planning a trip during the age of COVID-19 is a challenge but also has certain perks. We have just completed two weeks in Turkey, where we were able to experience some of the best of the country without the crowds but with all safety...
Safety First: My Cabo Trip During the Pandemic
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 00:00 by: TravelStore
I traveled from LAX to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, during COVID-19 in late July. After taking the necessary calculated risk, I stepped on board the plane and took off! (After all, safety first!) A quick note: there is a travel ban to visit Mexico,...
The Magic of Mittenwald
Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 00:00 by: Jeanine Arnsdorf
Hidden in the gorgeous valley of the Karwendel Mountain Reserve, 10 miles from the Austrian-German border, lies the hidden village of Mittenwald. It sits a short distance off a main route between Southern Bavaria and Austria and was once an...
Bucket List Trip: Uluru
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 00:00 by: Christine Chalmers
My alarm went off at 4:30 a.m., which is not the most ideal time for your alarm to go off. After I got out of the initial shock of being woken up from my deep sleep, I remembered what we were doing today, quickly jumped out of bed to get ready for...
Love at First Dive
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 00:00 by: Madison Wallace
My most memorable travel experience was when I went scuba diving in Fiji. I was staying at the eco-luxury Jean Michel Cousteau Resort, located on the island of Vanua Levu. This resort is world-renowned for its diving center and has access to...