by Lauren Townsend for The Aha! Connection
Our family was lucky enough to take a summer getaway to Asheville, North Carolina. My husband and I had visited many years ago, but we have never been with our children. Since it was really a trip for my husband, I opted to stay in a VRBO about 20 miles from Asheville on a 40-acre horse farm and not a hotel downtown.… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
How do you define glamping? It can mean different things for different people. I read several definitions, but my favorite is from the Urban Dictionary…”satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine and a comfortable bed.” … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
First, before you read another word, grab your passport (and each family member’s passport) and look at your expiration dates! I have had more people than ever before dealing with expired passports. People are coming out of Covid ready to travel, but some are realizing their passport is expired and it is nearly impossible to get one in under a month. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Last week, with all three of our kids not home, my husband and I found ourselves on a flight to France! The requirements to enter France for a vaccinated traveler looked so easy! BUT, since it was my first-time entering Europe post-Covid, I was half waiting to be stopped at every checkpoint. … Read More »
Note from Audra: I didn’t think Danielle would be able to give us a Travel Tuesday since she is currently in FRANCE! However she told me this morning she’s on the high speed train from the French Riviera to Paris with great WiFi so knocked it out! I’ve had so much fun following her on Instagram with her daily updates/beautiful photos from France this week. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Fifteen months after Europe closed its borders to the U.S.,the European Union (EU) announced last week a recommendation to begin allowing entry to U.S. citizens. However, it is up to each country to determine their specific rules for entry into their country. Besides Croatia, Greece, France, Spain, Iceland and Italy who are already open, below are some of the latest country updates. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
You may be asking “what is an OTA”? An OTA (online travel agency) is a website or online service that sells travel products to customers (flights, hotels, etc.) There are many of them, but a few of the big names are Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Hotels.com. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
As of June 7, Spain is now open to vaccinated Americans. Spain is a beautiful country offering something for everyone! Great food, culture, art, architecture, friendly people, and wonderful scenery abound from every region of Spain. In fact, each region has its own distinct beauty, culture, and food! … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
The pandemic had a devastating impact on all global tourism, but the cruise industry has taken the hardest punch to the gut. The losses are staggering! Prior to Covid-19, the cruise ship sector was one of the fastest growing in the global tourism industry. With an estimated value of more than $150 billion, the cruise industry had been forecasted to reach a record level of 32 million passengers in 2020. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Don’t let this rental car crisis crush your travel plans! Many are itching to finally travel and wanting to make last minute plans. If you haven’t already booked a trip, be strategic in picking your destination. This problem should settle down after the summer, but the surge in U.S.… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Cabo San Lucas is located on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula on the western side of Mexico. Cabo is known for its stunning scenery and perfect for those seeking adventure. The massive resorts in places like Cancun and Riviera Maya become the destination, whereas Cabo beckons the traveler to venture outside the resort with many different experiences. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
The CDC has approved the use of Covid-19 self-test kits, which will help ease the burden of the U.S. re-entry testing requirement. On January 12, 2021 the CDC announced an order for all passengers arriving to the U.S. from a foreign country to test 3 days prior to departure. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
New rules for entry into the Bahamas were started on May 1. Fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to provide a negative Covid test for entry. Unvaccinated travelers will still need to provide a negative Covid test within 5 days of arrival. In addition, unvaccinated visitors staying more than 5 days must take a rapid antigen test on day 5. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
When will Europe open to Americans has been my most asked question this year! Runner up is the follow-up question as to whether it will open to only vaccinated people. These two questions look to be on the brink of finally getting answered!!
The President of the EU Commission announced Sunday that fully vaccinated Americans will be able to travel to the EU by this summer. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
If you have traveled lately and needed a rental car, you were likely surprised by the latest pricing. The current rule on trip planning: If you need a rental car, book it as soon as you pick your dates. Do not wait!
We can all thank Covid for the car rental dilemma! … Read More »
