Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ NYC and Europe/US Travel Updates

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

NYC: There’s been a lot of talk and speculation about NYC and the future of their city’s tourism.  A little too much doom and gloom for me!  Yes, NYC will be different, but we are dealing with an entire post-Covid world of “different”.  Not a reason to take NYC off your list! … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle: Travel Insurance • Hawaii • Mexico • Glamping • Cruises

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Allianz Travel Insurance adds epidemic and Covid-19 coverage to its travel insurance products.  This should help travelers feel more comfortable when booking that next trip!  Click here  or use the box below for an Allianz quote for your upcoming vacation.  

What you need to know about traveling to Hawaii during Covid. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Belize and Iceland Open To Vaccinated Travelers!  Greece hoping to open to the U.S. in mid-May!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

As more and more people become vaccinated, the interest in travel continues to climb.  Over the next couple of months, you will begin to see more countries open to vaccinated travelers.  Make sure to read each country’s requirements carefully before booking your flights!  Also, remember currently U.S.… Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Ski resorts are extending their closing dates!!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Spring skiing is shaping up to be excellent!  Most resorts are extending their closing dates!!

Spring skiing in April can often be a gamble, which is not a risk many want to take considering the cost of a ski vacation.  If there was ever a year to use your spring break week for a ski vacation, this is the year! … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ FLIGHT DEALS FOR SUMMER 2021

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Last week’s Travel Tuesday was focused on the Top 10 Summer Vacation Ideas!  This week let’s take a look at those flights and see if we can find some deals!  There is no question that pricing is down, but as usual, the more flexible you are with dates the better prices you will find. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ TOP 10 SUMMER VACATION IDEAS IN THE USA!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

There is no doubt everyone is tired of feeling like a prisoner in their own home.  A vacation sounds like just what the doctor ordered!   The number of travelers in the air is still far below pre-Covid levels, but airline ticket transactions by U.S. travel agencies climbed above 40% of 2019 levels last week for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ TSA Seeks to Hire 6,000 New Employees over the next Few Months!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has announced a goal to recruit 6,000 new employees for 430 airports nationwide by the summer of 2021.  Melanie Harvey (Executive Asst Administrator for TSA) stated “we expect to screen a higher number of travelers regularly by the summer months.”  Clearly, airports around the country are preparing now for a busy summer. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~Two Must-See Shows for Travel & Food Lovers

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

This past September I was supposed to be in Italy with my hubby celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary.  As you would imagine the trip was canceled but we have rescheduled for September of this year (crossing all of my fingers and toes for this trip).… Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle: DELTA Updates ~ Extending the blocking of middle seats, at-home testing & more!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Delta just announced they are extending blocking middle seats and capping their capacity through April 30.  Other airlines like Southwest and United stopped blocking middle seating after the holidays. 

They are also looking at ways to make testing easier before travel by offering at-home testing and helping passengers find testing nearby. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Hawaii Travel During Covid…Complicated but Possible!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

With international travel looking like a question mark for this summer, some may be looking at Hawaii as an option to venture further away.  The Caribbean and other international destinations are currently requiring a negative Covid test to re-enter the U.S.  However, the U.S. is not requiring a negative Covid test to return home from Hawaii. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle: New International Travel Rules ~ Strap on your patience!

Covid has taught us all many things, but perhaps patience is at the top of the list!  The “wait and see” mentality has become a requirement for our sanity.  I know many of you are tired of being stuck in your homes or of feeling like your days are on repeat.  Traveling fulfills the need many of us have for variety in life. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday: A NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW HOPE!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

I’ve never felt more relieved over something ending than when I woke up the morning of January 1, 2021!  See ya 2020!  Sure, we are off to a shaky start, but let’s choose to be hopeful and stay positive.  This too shall pass! 

Soon a higher number of people will be vaccinated, and society will begin to reap those benefits. … Read More »

TRAVEL TUESDAY ON THURSDAY: Holiday Gift Ideas for Those Longing to Travel

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

The travel road ahead of us for 2021 is certainly a mystery!  There are many changes on the horizon regarding the vaccine, international travel, and the general landscape of travel.  In the meantime, we can be dreaming, reading, researching, and even planning for future travel. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ 2021 Travel Plans Survey Results & More!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Corona fatigue looks to be real based on last week’s survey results.  35% of survey respondents said they would travel in the Continental U.S. during 2021.  Almost 25% said they plan to travel outside the U.S.  The even more interesting data was how many people plan to travel with or without a vaccine…evenly split with 31.58% for each. … Read More »

Travel Tuesday with Danielle ~ Take our one question 2021 Travel Poll!

by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection

Many of you had your 2020 vacations stripped from you and replaced with quarantining, social distancing, and small social bubbles!  There are many questions circling around 2021….When will the vaccine be distributed, when can I see family safely, when can I stop wearing a mask, when will international travel open AND will Covid stop the sneak attacks on all my plans? … Read More »