Traveling from New York State during Covid Current Procedures We are approaching the end of February which means it has been almost a full year since Covid-19 shut down the world and New York state. If you live in NY you know we have been affected more than most states. We had more lock downs, …
Laura and Travis dancing on their 2019 wedding reception at Avanti Mansion in Hamburg, NY. WNY engaged couples and longing for the days normalcy. One bride we have been talking to remembers attending her best friends wedding last year. The entire experience was fun. “From watching my friend try on dresses to squeezing in to …
As a travel advisor during the time of Covid-19 I am continually being asked by clients “should I cancel my trip?” It’s a great question but it doesn’t have the same answer for everyone. If you think the fear of travelling during this pandemic is going to be on your mind the entire time and …
I traveled to the Caribbean last week – here is my experience Read More »
I’m sure you know that the Dominican Republic has been in the press a lot lately. A few reports of “unexplained deaths” have surfaced and the media has gone wild. This isn’t new to the world of travel and the media in the USA. Unfortunately it’s a trend that we’ve noticed almost every year for …
My wife and I recently spent a week at Sandals Grande Antigua (one of our favorite resorts). We stayed in a Mediterranean Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite. We have stayed at Sandals Grande Antigua many times in the past and the resort continues to impress us each time we go, including this stay. The …
With the addition of “Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge” land scheduled to open this year we are expecting one of the busiest summer/fall season of all time at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Just in time for the big crowds Disney has announced some new rules that will take effect starting May 1st. Disney Springs in …
I recently had the enjoyment of staying at Hard Rock Riviera Maya. I grew up in the “Rock” era of the 80’s and 90’s and I’ve always been a fan of Hard Rock. Whenever I’m visiting a city that has a Hard Rock Cafe I tend to find my way in for dinner. The classic …
Sandals Resorts announced today that they are eliminating the use of plastic straws at all of their resorts starting November 1, 2018. Sandals and Beaches Resorts announced the elimination of single-use plastic straws and stirrers at all its 19 properties across the Caribbean on the first day of Pollution Prevention Week. The move, the all-inclusive …
Disney’s nightly entertainment is certainly getting better at Walt Disney World. Those that know me, know I’m crazy for Disney. We decorate our house in Disney every year for Christmas (and won ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight) and I bring my family to Disney for a weeks vacations every year. This year didn’t disappoint. …
Photo courtesy of DisneyParks Have ever wondered when the next bus is going to arrive at your Disney Resort hotel? The answer will now be right at their fingertips. Today, Disney rolled out a brand new bus time feature in the My Disney Experience mobile app that enables you to spend less time waiting at the bus …
Sandals Resorts announced that starting February 14 all luxury rooms will now have in-room beer and wine. Luxury rooms in the past have only had non-alcoholic beverages included in the room. Club Level rooms will continue to have the in-room full bar and Butler rooms are still the only rooms to have top-shelf alcohol. …
Anyone who has traveled to the Caribbean knows how great the people are. Truly, some of my best friends are from the islands. Even though I only see many of them once or twice a year a strong bond has been created. With the help of social media sites we are able to connect on …
