Road Trips With Ol' Man Winter Each year Ol' Man Winter arrives for a visit and hangs around for a couple of months. There is no sending him home, so what's a host to do? We find a way to make the most of his visit while staying safe, careful and stress free. ...
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Stormy Weather Travel Tips!
Stormy Weather! A winter storm is heading your way, and there’s no getting out of its path! Winter has arrived and is in full force. Winter brings with it many fun activities, and the first fallen snow is always a beautiful sight. The only crinkle is our...
Our top picks for Santa visits in Georgia
Christmas time in Georgia.......... is the perfect time to explore you own backyard. There are things to do all around the area. Here are a few that are our favorites: The Sapelo Island Birdhouses on beautiful Sapelo Island, Georgia Santa's red suit is exchanged...
Top Ten Holiday Travel Tips
Over the hill and through the woods to grandmama's house we go! It's that time of the year, where we load up the car and prepare the turkey and head to a Thanksgiving feast! And, Christmas is just around the corner so the gifts are ready to be wrapped. But,...
Social Media and branding for the travel agent
Social media and branding for the travel agent is new and growing. Travel has changed over the last 15 years from face-to-face storefront service to online with just you and your computer. Rare are the days where professional assistance with planning an upcoming...
Aruba – Let’s play in the water
Aruba - Let's play in the water - by Olivia Varnson Top Five Water Sports Activities 1. Go on a kayaking adventure Kayaking is a unique way to get some exercise and explore the shore. It is challenging, fun and the best part is that you can go at your own pace....
Hitting the road with good manners in hand!
Hitting the road with good manners in hand! by Olivia Varnson Travel Etiquette may seem like common courtesy, but sometimes our restlessness can get the best of us. It is understandable. We all want our trips to begin and the hassles of transportation to come to an...
Aruba – 10 Things To Do
Aruba - 10 Fun Things To Do - By Olivia Varnson When I picture Aruba in my mind, I envision sandy white beaches and the crystal blue ocean. You can never go wrong with a vacation by the water, but the island of Aruba has so much more to offer. From animal...
Luxury Travel – Make it a personal experience
Luxury Travel - Make it a personal experience by - Olivia Varnson Luxury travel has long seemed like an almost mythical concept. When we hear terms like “luxury hotel” or “luxury spa,” we have a picture in our minds of extravagance, but there has never been a clear...
Ready, set, eat – Jekyll Island’s Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
Ready, set, eat - Jekyll Island's Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival By - Olivia Varnson Another summer has come and gone and the arrival of autumn is fast upon us. One of my favorite things about the season of autumn is the lineup of fall festivals both near and far. These...
Jamaica: Head South!
I just got back from the beautiful South Coast of Jamaica where you can explore Jamaica off the beaten path and find farmers who sell their vegetables to the local restaurants and Treasure Beach residents with smiles brighter than the Jamaican sun. The sleepy fishing...
A dog and her crate
Although crates can be a safe and secure place for your dog, not all dogs call the crate home. I have three labs and each has their own personal relationship with the crate. The two littermates, Jack and Jill, came home in their little crate as puppies, and didn’t...
Flying Fido
Flying Fido: A short list on how to travel safely with your pet By Alyson Shields Your four-legged friends are like family, so why exclude them from the vacation? Many travelers are unsure or unaware on how to travel with their pets. Here are some of the most...
Travel agents explore Dubai
Travel agents from around the world recently had an opportunity to explore Dubai while attending the ASTA IDE (American Society of Travel Agents International Destination Expo). The annual expo provides an opportunity for travel agents to learn and experience...
The Doors of old Dubai
Old Dubai, sits among the bustling new and developing modern Dubai, holding on to the foundation of not only a city, but a country's history and culture. On a recent walk through old Dubai I was struck by the beauty of the carved doors and started to wonder just how...
Life on the coast: A glimpse at Gullah culture
Life on the coast: A glimpse at Gullah culture By: Alyson Shields Along the low country coast lives a culture all it’s own. The Gullahs, or Geechees, are descendants of freed West African slaves who have retained parts of their native culture. In Georgia, this culture...