Travel Inspiration Europe Embark on a captivating Mediterranean odyssey aboard an expedition cruise ship, exploring the storied coastlines of Europe. Sail from historic ports such as Barcelona and Venice, immerse yourself in the ancient ruins of Rome and Athen...
Travel Inspiration Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States NEAREST AIRPORT: Kona International Airport (KOA) - 7 mi/11 km SIZE: 243 rooms ROOM STYLE: Contemporary VIBE: Casual Set on the picturesque Kona-Kohala coast on the island of Hawaii, is a magnif...
Travel Inspiration Lamego, Portugal NEAREST AIRPORT: Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) - 45 mi/72 km SIZE: 71 rooms ROOM STYLE: Indigenous VIBE: Zen For an eco-conscious trip to wine country, look no farther than Six Senses Douro Valley. Localness...
Travel Inspiration The sagas of ancient empires, colonial powers and modern conflicts have unfolded along her banks. And, through it all, the Mekong remains first and foremost a lifeline. Temples, trade routes and fishing villages in the river’s path are ...
Travel Inspiration Located within the exclusive Peninsula Papagayo community on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast, Andaz captures the magic of Costa Rica’s pristine natural beauty with breathtaking views of Culebra Bay and an immersive ...
Travel Inspiration Destination Home to the World Heritage-listed natural icons Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Australia’s Red Centre is a vast outback wilderness characterised by endless horizons of rolling red sand dunes, green Desert Oa...
Travel Inspiration Almost everyone on the planet loves chocolate. It is estimated that nine out of ten people love it, and 1 billion people eat it every day. Most of us clearly have a passion for the stuff, and it’s always easy to get in different qualit...
Travel Inspiration Set on Hamilton Island’s northern-most tip (Queensland), qualia is the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful Australian icons of the region, including Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is ...
Travel Inspiration Escape to a tropical paradise at Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino. Ideally located on the sandy beaches of Piscadera Bay, this all–inclusive family-friendly resort sanctuary offers luxury suites with opportunities to relax...
Travel Inspiration Jalousie Beach, St Lucia This beautiful Caribbean beach sits right at the foot of the majestic Pitons. With its crystal-clear waters and an underwater marine reserve, it is home to many coral and tropical fish, making it an excellent place f...
Travel Inspiration The Original. The One. The Only. The Palm Beaches. With some of the best beaches in South Florida, great local cuisine, and a history of genuine hospitality, The Palm Beaches are a premier destination, and make a great pre- or post-cruise stay! &nb...
Travel Inspiration Located on the exotic north coast of the Dominican Republic and directly on the water, Casa Colonial Beach & Spa is the ultimate, world-class seaside resort. This tastefully intimate resort features an exceptional fusion of old-w...
Travel Inspiration 1. The U.S and Canada Staying close to home is a popular option for fall travel. We’ll always love a classic road trip. We can’t wait to explore more under-the-radar national parks, and are looking forward to the star...
Travel Inspiration 1. Bring the Generations Together What more natural way can multigenerational families unite than under one commodious roof? Villas work well for families because everyone has a different place to relax alone and larger areas to spen...
Travel Inspiration With this being the first winter since 2019 that most of the world will be open for travel, our top advice for the upcoming season is to plan ahead and be aware that flight schedules are still changing. Currently, flights are limited to some ...
Travel Inspiration Casa de Campo® Resort & Villas opened in La Romana, almost 50 years ago, as the first resort in the Dominican Republic. They have been a favorite luxury destination for discerning travelers and celebrities who relish the private gated...
Travel Inspiration Set in the heart of Paris’ Right Bank just steps from the Louvre, Grand Hotel du Palais Royal has the city’s only guest rooms with a direct peek into the Palais-Royal gardens. This hotel gives a nod to its leafy neighbor with disp...
Travel Inspiration The Airport Experience in Europe When we planned our family vacation to Europe, our biggest concern was whether there would be entry and exit restrictions on our way overseas and on our return. While I had been supp...
Travel Inspiration It’s no secret that river cruising is one of the hottest trends in travel. More and more Canadians are intrigued by the small-ship intimacy, the off-the-beaten waves itineraries and generous inclusions to be found on a river cruise. &n...
Travel Inspiration Experience a 5-Star luxury hotel situated on Sydney Harbour in The Rocks at Park Hyatt Sydney. The waterfront Park Hyatt Sydney offers a spectacular location on one of the world’s most beautiful harbors. Its 155 guest rooms hav...
Travel Inspiration Overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui is nestled amid the lush jungle of a private bay in Lamai. This luxury all-pool villa resort in Samui combines the best elements of a tropical getaway with a pri...
Travel Inspiration Welcome to your tropical paradise at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, a luxury resort on French Polynesia's iconic island with beachfront and overwater villas. Suspended over water is the Lagoon Restaurant, with views of Mount Otemanu, while ...
Travel Inspiration SANTA MONICA BEACH The long, wide expanse of Santa Monica Beach is distinguished from other Southern California shorelines by the sheer extent of activities one can enjoy. Both sand and ocean are clean and beautiful, making for some gr...
Travel Inspiration Between downtown San Juan and the award-winning Isla Verde Beach lies Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, this property is a mecca of sophistication, style, and sleek ocean-view accommodations. Accommodation Feel immersed in the Pue...
Travel Inspiration Rebecca Adams, Direct Travel’s Director of Supplier Relations, recently sailed on board Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. Here are Rebecca's thoughts on the Experience: One of my favorite things abou...
Travel Inspiration Gift of Travel with Family Spend quality time together where no one has to do dishes and the toughest decision all day will be beach or pool. We have really been seeing an increase in families choosing to forgo more “stuff”...
Travel Inspiration 1 - Heli-Hike in Antarctica Heli-hiking, offered on Quark Expeditions’ new Ultramarine Ship, gives adventurers two experiences in one. First, the flight provides spectacular coastal and mountain views. Next, you get to trek or snowshoe...
Travel Inspiration Athens’ New Hotel feels as though you’re staying in an eclectic, eco-friendly, and ultra-luxe art gallery. Everything about this 79-room boutique hotel is playful and smart, from mismatched chairs that resemble sculptures to the restauran...
Travel Inspiration This past September, I traveled to Greece and enjoyed a seven-night cruise on board Azamara. It turns out the biggest hurdle wasn’t navigating the new travel requirements, it was getting myself ready to be part of the world again. For t...
Travel Inspiration Located on a stunning horseshoe bay on the South Western shore of the island of Antigua, overlooking tranquil turquoise waters and swathed by lush rainforest, Carlisle Bay offers a haven of seclusion and relaxation. Sophisticated and contempo...
Travel Inspiration We are here to help! Borders are opening and travel has cautiously restarted. With this new beginning, new travel requirements have been implemented. At first glance these regulations seem daunting, but there is a way to break them down...
Travel Inspiration Effortless Island Luxury Intimate and Inviting, Curtain blends timeless seaside elegance with toes-in-the-sand charm at Antigua's premiere all-inclusive destination. Relaxation Awaits Tucked away on a rocky promonto...
Travel Inspiration Did somebody say food? An exploration of some of the top European food destinations. Paris French cuisine is rated as one of the world’s finest. So Paris is a foregone conclusion on any list of top food cities. French gastronomy...
Travel Inspiration It is in some ways hard for us to grasp that it’s already been 12 months since the world stood still mid-March 2020, when cruise lines voluntarily suspended all operations globally. Few of us could have predicted that it wou...
Travel Inspiration Plan your next Florida vacation with personalized experiences for everyone! Florida is a top destination for vacationers around the world and for good reason! The weather is warm and the activities are endless. Many people decide to take the...
Travel Inspiration Whether you call it hiking, tramping, or trekking in your corner of the world, it is frequently named as one of the top reasons for visiting New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand offers an abundance of tracks available to choose from, varying in ...
Travel Inspiration Private Lambay Island Whiskey Expereince Enjoy a private tour and experience like no other with an exclusive visit to Lambay Island and Distillery. Owned by The Barings from 1904 to present day, the residents of Lambay Island live off-grid &...
Travel Inspiration Cap Maison Resort & Spa On a magnificent oceanfront bluff high above picturesque Smugglers Cove on the north end of Saint Lucia, Cap Maison Resort & Spa’s incomparable setting is a prize. The exclusive resort is unique ...
Travel Inspiration California Canyon Ranch, Woodside Set among centuries-old redwoods just south of San Francisco, Canyon Ranch Woodside is a new form of intimate, immersive, and elevated retreat experience. Woodside artfully orchestrates your connec...
Travel Inspiration It’s no secret that Covid-19 has brought a lot of hardship and isolation to travel advisors. When Direct Travel and its Canadian division Vision Travel started Town Hall zoom meetings for its advisors across North America six months ago...
Travel Inspiration With countless miles of coastline, nearly 6000 islands, unparalleled history and amazing cuisine, it could take an entire lifetime to explore. With the experts at Direct Travel along with Azamara’s Destination Immersion approach t...
Travel Inspiration To wrap up a year marked by widespread change and industry challenges, Direct Travel, Inc. is launching a community-driven initiative of celebration and renewed hope with its Holidays for Heroes giveaway. The contest will provide 10 winners w...
Travel Inspiration Close to home or far-flung: There’s a private stay for every type of travel. As we dust off our suitcases and venture back into the world, there’s a certain peace of mind to be found from settling into a private villa. Lu...
Travel Inspiration We recently asked Rene Schneeberger, Vice President Leisure Supplier Management, for what he saw as the biggest trends in travel as we navigate these challenging times. Here are his thoughts. The upcoming holiday season i...
Travel Inspiration How many of these trips of a lifetime are on your must experience list? Direct Travel can help you turn your Dream into Reality. 1. Set Sail on World Cruise Almost every major cruise line offers a world cruise and they are fan...
Travel Inspiration Discover one of Utah’s hidden treasures, Red Canyon Lodge in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. They’re surrounded by Flaming Gorge’s incredible scenery, abundant wildlife and a huge variety of outdoor recreation....
Travel Inspiration With many Direct Travelers looking for vacations close to home this year; we asked our team of expert travel advisors across the country for their Hidden Gem Hotels and Resorts and they delivered! Here are a few of the properties they r...
Travel Inspiration Nothing will make you feel like an A-Lister quite as much as your own villa. Besides the considerable glamour factor, renting a home away from home has several advantages. Depending on the size of your group, a villa may be better value than ...
Travel Inspiration There are many reasons to travel solo; maybe you’re single, in a relationship, or want the privacy of your own room while travelling with friends. Regardless of the reason, solo travelling is a unique and rewarding experience that allow...