Travel Tips NEAREST AIRPORT: Capodichino (NAP) - 23 mi/37 km SIZE: 45 rooms ROOM STYLE: Contemporary VIBE: Casual Borgo Santandrea A 5-star hotel just a few minutes from Amalfi, where you can experience the luxury of a world created for your...
Travel Tips If there’s one thing Australia boasts, it’s an enviable smorgasbord of high-quality seafood. While you can certainly experience the country’s delicacies cooked to perfection at one of their incredible restaurants. Why not ge...
Travel Tips Stephen Smith, our SVP of Marketing, shares some essential packing tips for your next adventure. Here are some tips I learned recently that can make your travels less stressful. One of them came from a recent experience, and the other a reco...
Travel Tips Taste your way across the world, from farm-to-table dining in Mexico to cooking classes in Japan. Boost Your Home-Chef Skills with Cooking Classes Food and wine connect us with destinations in a way few other things can. Even better...
Travel Tips Summer travel is in full swing and for many of us, this is the first time we are taking to the skies in the last two years. Here are some travel tips to help you navigate this summer: Plan ahead. Pre-book your transportation where yo...
Travel Tips If you’re planning a trip to the land down under then you’re going to need a lot more than just your swimming costume and a pair of flip flops. After all, Australia is an incredibly huge and astoundingly diverse place. Bu...
Travel Tips Meet Cunard’s New Ship – Queen Anne Debuting in early 2024, Cunard welcomes Queen Anne which will make up a remarkable quartet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth. Background The name “Queen Anne&r...
Travel Tips White sandy beaches, sunlight reflecting off crystal blue waves, and gentle ocean breezes. Shutters on the beach resort is your seaside ahven, set on one of the Southern California's most iconic beaches. Comfortable and luxurious, th...
Travel Tips Go wild in Africa Lions, boars, and bonding – oh, my! Few experiences tie travellers together the way a shared wildlife encounter does, and Africa offers them at every turn. While journeying through Botswana, float over the Okavango De...
Travel Tips Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure. From the Arctic Circle to the White Continent, polar expeditions are one of the hottest tickets around. On a tour of northern Norway, zoom through rugged wilderness on a snowmobile, then set o...
Travel Tips Thank you to all our dedicated clients who took the time to fill out our recent travel survey. Your insight is critical as we continue our safe return to travel and strive to help make all your travel dreams come true. Here are s...
Travel Tips An iconic property that I admittedly knew little about before I spent 4 remarkable nights there. I arrived by van and pulled up to multiple bellmen ready to assist. I was whisked inside and since they had anticipated my arrival, ever...
Travel Tips Rebecca Adams, Direct/Vision Travel’s Director of Supplier Relations, recently sailed with Princess Cruises and shared how the MedallionClass® enhanced her cruise experience. Princess Medallion Your Medallion stores a...
Travel Tips Rene Schneeberger, VP, Leisure Supplier Management, Direct Travel recent experience as a US citzen traveling to Mexico. Trip: San Francisco to Cancun Date: June 25-28, 2021 Purpose: Apple Leisure Group Annual Meeting Exper...
Travel Tips Rene Schneeberger, VP, Leisure Supplier Management, Direct Travel recent experience as a US citzen traveling to Europe. Trip: San Francisco to France Date: July 22-29, 2021 Purpose: AmaWaterways River Cruise Experience: &...
Travel Tips Rising majestically above the 600 acre beach front resort of Anse Chastanet, Jade Mountain Resort on St. Lucia’s south-western Caribbean coastline is a cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating St. Lucia’s stunning scenic bea...
Travel Tips If you are thinking about visiting continent this summer, here are a few of our travel tips. 1 – A Travel Advisor is essential. Yes, it can be said we are biased, however, while countries are open to travellers, there are still...
Travel Tips It's very difficult to identify the best beach resorts in the Caribbean. The reality is the best resort is the one that suits your needs, therefore, we have broken them into categories. Here are some of our recommendations for the best be...
Travel Tips Enjoy this fresh and delicious recipe, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe is one of the most searched recipes on FoodNetwork.com and the #shrimpscampi has more than 134,000 posts on Instagram. Ingredients: Kosher salt 1...
Travel Tips Direct Travel is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Goodheart to the newly-formed position of Director, Leisure Operations. Goodheart was most recently the Leisure Operations Manager at CWT Vacations in the United States. ...
Travel Tips While some this year’s grandest travel plans may be on pause, not all vacation hope is lost. As countries and states ease restrictions and hotels, national parks, and other attractions cautiously begin to reopen, the allure of the open ...
Travel Tips There is no question that due to COVID-19, celebrations have had to adapt. From virtual birthday parties, drive-by graduations and lawn signs, to creating special meals at home, we found new ways to show how much we cared. This chang...
Travel Tips There’s a lot of talk about travel these days and as can be expected, many questions. Have you flown yet? Which borders are open? Are there restrictions? When should I book my next vacation? While we do have answers to...
Travel Tips While your Fourth of July festivities might look a little different this year, what doesn't change are all the amazing things there are to celebrate. Here are some fun facts about our fantastic country: • George Washing...
Travel Tips There’s no denying it is a strange world we live in right now. None of us could have expected this, and everyone is dealing with the unknown in different ways. With #StayAtHome orders starting to lift, the destinations or experie...
Travel Tips Our Expertise Our Advisors are our biggest asset and your best advocate when planning travel. You are currently hearing about travelers being on hold 6 or 7 hours with some travel retailers or suppliers. When you book with Direct Travel, we ...
Travel Tips From the top of Alaska to the bottom of Patagonia, here are some fun facts about the Western hemisphere we call The Americas that will excite your need for adventure across these beautiful lands! Denali, located in south-centra...
Travel Tips Travel is great for the soul. It expands our worldview, gives us an even greater appreciation of our own home and reenergizes us as it forces us to step away from the treadmill of every day. The only thing is, sometimes the pro...
Travel Tips Updating your travel wish list? Here are some of our top travel trends. Untouristed and Unexpected Destinations With some favorite destinations seeing an untenable rise in demand, the well-traveled luxury set is seekin...
Travel Tips Set among verdant jungle beside a white, sandy beach, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is one of Mexico’s top luxury hotels. Here you can start the day with yoga and end with a session in a traditional temazcal sauna. Spend lazy...
Travel Tips Located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, Greenland is the largest island of the world and an exciting destination for all adventure minded travellers. Greenland is also a place of fascinating contrasts, where enduring Inuk and Viking t...
Travel Tips The immensity of the Great Land complements the intimacy of Seabourn Sojourn. Seen from the deck, snowy mountains loom in the blue sky, seeming almost close enough to touch. Imagine the scene, here at the top of the world. Your...
Travel Tips Filled with natural wonders, unique wildlife, and many adventures, Antarctica has become one of the most popular travel destinations among the adventure travellers. Intrepid runs a variety of Antarctica tours between November and Mar...
Travel Tips Europe is a diverse continent filled with incredible experiences. Where you want to explore is up to you but picking your travel style is best left to a professional. What do you want to see? Where do you want to go? Do you want VIP access? L...
Travel Tips Creating a wanderlist is your opportunity to dream big, go beyond and put down everything you want to see, touch or experience. Here are 5 different strategies that we believe can help bring your dreamed wanderlist to life. ...
Travel Tips What to pack in your carry-on? You know about keeping the basics with you: your passport, itinerary, the address where you’re staying, additional travel documents, medications, jewelry, electronics and other valuables. But you ...
Travel Tips Welcome to The Springs Resort & Spa where the word "Vacation" is truly defined. With a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano, natural hot and cold springs, five unique dining experiences, and an impressive full-service Spa, The Springs R...
Travel Tips Be brunch ready with this make-ahead casserole. Ingredients ¼ cups pancetta, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 8 eggs 2 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground mustar...
Travel Tips When it comes to describing wild Alaska, the word ‘beautiful” is often used. Vast, striking landscapes are found over every horizon, from deep and luscious green forests that coat mountainsides to towering off-white glaciers that ...
Travel Tips We are excited to share this guest blog from our valued active travel partner Sherwin Banda, President of African Travel. My Top 7 African Countries Zimbabwe Africa is a wonderful place to experience with family.&nb...
Travel Tips Different Destinations Explore multiple locations with the added perk of only having to unpack once! Cruising is a convenient way to visit multiple destinations without the hassle of moving to different hotels, passing through ...
Travel Tips Located 17 minutes from Kona International Airport, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is perfectly situated for all kinds of island adventures. The spirit of Hawaii, from its long-held traditions to its inspired art, informs every detail of our id...
Travel Tips These NYE parties make global headlines for over-the-top pageantry. Sydney, Australia More than a million people gather every year to witness Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, and the party starts ear...
Travel Tips Exploration comes in all shapes and sizes. From an Arctic hike through the freezing tundra to a bike ride through the Austrian countryside dotted with castles and churches, adventure can be found in all corners of the world. Turn these ...
Travel Tips How and what you pack often depends on the trip you are embarking on. We have put together a few suggestions for you to consider your next big adventure! Travel Light Try to avoid checking a bag if it is not necessaril...
Travel Tips Micato’s non-profit arm, AmericaShare, was founded over 25 years ago. Dedicated to helping populations in Nairobi, Kenya who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, AmericaShare has made a tremendous impact by providing a bridge be...
Travel Tips Africa’s incredible wildlife is the central reason to go on safari. Micato Safaris share their tips on ensuring your photographs are as vivid as the memories you’ve made. Tips for Taking the Best Safari Photos By Micato ...
Travel Tips It’s no secret that river cruising is one of the hottest trends in travel. More and more our clients are intrigued by the small-ship intimacy, the off-the-beaten waves itineraries and generous inclusions to be found on a river c...
Travel Tips Within the unique world of rail travel, Rocky Mountaineer is so much more than just a train. It’s the key to unlocking a hidden world of unparalleled beauty as you carve through otherwise inaccessible terrain in the Canadian Rockies. &...
Travel Tips Here is what is new for 2020 from some of our cruise partners. Celebrity Apex from Celebrity Cruises The much anticipated Celebrity Apex℠, the second ship in Celebrity Cruises Edge® class series, will make her debut in...
Travel Tips By land and by sea, here some of the best ways see Asia. Small Ship Cruising The benefit of exploring Asia on a small ship is the ability to visit multiple countries during one trip. This is a great way to get a taste...
Travel Tips Best of the Best in Travel 2019 Recently over 180 members of the Direct Travel team traveled to Las Vegas for Virtuoso Travel Week, the premier travel conference of the year. This year the conference had a record number of attendees, over 6,...
Travel Tips Here are three reasons you should consider this option for your next vacation. 1. Destinations Small ship cruising is all about relaxation, learning, and enjoying your destination. As these boats can access secluded ports, you ...
Travel Tips What is your Luxury? The word luxury is interesting. Traditionally it has been associated with items, for example there are cars and then there are luxury cars. The assumption being the luxury cars have something extra, that while a regular ...
Travel Tips Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or an eco-adventure, Delta Vacations offers you the benefits, flexibility and service to make your getaway a dream come true. Here is a list with some of the best tour experiences in Saint L...
Travel Tips Expedition cruises are quickly emerging as one of the must-experience trips on travellers’ wanderlists. What’s an expedition ship? It’s a small ship (maximum around 175 passengers) dedicated to visiting some...
Travel Tips To the uninitiated, it appears there are three choices for staterooms; inside, outside and balcony. The reality is on most ships is there is an array of staterooms to choose from leading many guests to ask, "what is the best choice." And like w...
Travel Tips Packing for a cruise presents its own set of challenges so we have gathered together a few of our top tips to help ease packing stress for your next cruise. Plan, Plan, Plan Traditionally cruising comprised casual or "cruise...