Kelly Gould, Author at ALGV TravelBlogue

A Match Made in Paradise: The Best Resorts for a Blissed-Out Big Day

Bride and groom in front of an infinity pool.

Find love at first stay at these destination wedding resorts. More than any other element, where you set the scene sets the whole tone for your big day. What’s so…

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10 Things You Can Only Do in Mexico

Three young women taking a selfie on a trajinera in Xochimilco.

When in Mexico … well, do something purely Mexican! This top-ten list breaks down the can’t-miss, can’t-find-elsewhere activities for your next visit to our southern neighbor. If all you know…

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Think Small: 7 Boutique Resorts for Your Next Getaway

The seating area of a terrace with a pathway leading to a private infinity pool beside the ocean.

Fewer people doesn’t mean a lesser experience at these intimate hotels. A return to travel is what we all counted down to. Still, that doesn’t mean everyone’s ready to face…

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Let the Sun Shine On with Eco-Friendly Protection

Sunglasses, sunscreen bottle, and sunhat on a blue towel with an ocean pier in the background.

Help keep your skin safe—and our oceans and beaches as beautiful as we found them—with sun protection that does no harm. There are few places we love more than the…

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Hear It from Travel Advisors: Why Don’t Travelers Book with an Advisor?

With a million reasons to use a travel advisor, why are some customers reluctant? Our advisor interview series takes a look. It’s easy to say why consumers use a travel…

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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: The U.S.

The Skywalk observatory extends out over a cliffside at the Grand Canyon.

Stuck inside no longer! Explore what makes the outdoors “great” with these activities worth building a trip around. After months spent indoors, getting back to travel also means getting back…

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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: The Caribbean & Central America

A man and a woman jumping off of a low wooden bridge into the ocean below.

Getting back into travel? These Caribbean and Central American destinations give you plenty of space to choose your own open-air adventure. Too much time inside has us ready to get…

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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: Mexico

Mayan ruins of Tulum on the tropical coast of Mexico with a beautiful iguana in the foreground.

Ready to get out and get exploring Mexico? We’ve found the best ways to fill up your days under the open sky. Fresh air is good for you! As much…

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Five Reasons We Can’t Wait for Unlimited-Luxury® to Come to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit

Rendering of sunset at the Preferred Club Beach Club rooftop deck at Dreams Bahia Mita

The opening-soon Secrets and Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resorts deserve a spot (or two!) on your future travel list. Here’s why. As one of the fastest-growing, highest-rated all-inclusive…

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Everything You Need to Know About Planning Your Next Family Vacation

Looking to plunge back into travel with a family trip? Here’s how to get started. Asking a kid to wait is asking a lot. Yet since the start of COVID-19,…

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Why Growing Client Relationships Begins with Growing Your Content

A successful content strategy can strengthen your relationship with customers, constructing meaningful bonds and a loyal client base. Maximize the effectiveness of yours with curated content from ALG Vacations™. Building…

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Stay Calm and Keep Your Vacation Safe with Travel Protection Plus

Protect your trip—and peace of mind!—with Cancel for Any Reason insurance that lets you zig when life zags. Life happens. And sometimes, it happens to travel. As this past year…

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Excellence in the Skies: The Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight Commitment

Any flight that takes you to that tropical shore is the right flight. … Or is it? ALGV’s Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights commit to being best in “class” from booking…

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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What Post-Vacation Recommendations You Should Be Following

Learn how simple heading home safely can be with the third and final part of ALG Vacations’™ guide to traveling in line with CDC requirements. “That was surprisingly simple.” After…

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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What to Do While You’re on Vacation

Afraid the CDC is taking over your getaway? Don’t be! The second part of our travel guide gives you the inside scoop on how to meet test requirements and have…

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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What to Know Before You Travel

If the CDC’s new travel requirements are throwing you for a loop, read on to find out how to plan ahead and take that much-needed vacation without worry. The key…

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Taking Your Travel Catalog Game to the Next Level: The All-New ALG Vacations™ Travelogue

Imagine you’re at a travel show. It’s virtual, like almost everything these days, and you have your own booth, maybe for honeymoons or all-inclusives or eco-friendly escapes. Guests have the…

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Ten Ways to Prepare for Pent-Up Demand

Draw up plans now to avoid feeling overwhelmed when the rush hits. Your clients have waited. They’ve anticipated. And now, they’re ready. … But are you? As PCR testing becomes…

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Around the World for a New Year

Stuck at home this New Year’s? Transport yourself to a beloved destination with these global traditions. Cue the confetti. Pop the Champagne. It’s been a long, long time coming, but…

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Welcome to TravelBlogue

Stories. Tips. News. Staff picks. Entertainment. Welcome to the premier place to find it all: TravelBlogue by ALG Vacations™. And we’re so happy you could join us. With this all-new…

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Traveler Comfort

“Life keeps throwing me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds.” – Ana Claudia Antunes With masks this season’s mandatory fashion accessory and “social distancing” destined to become Merriam-Webster’s Words…

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Making a Clean Getaway: New Health & Safety Standards at AMResorts

In only seven months, COVID-19 has changed just about everything. From face masks to social distancing, “normal” has clearly evolved. Yet some things can’t be changed, even by a pandemic:…

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Sun, Sand & Safety: How All-Inclusives Are Leading the Way to Healthier Travel

It’s a typical day on a tropical beach somewhere in the Caribbean, or perhaps Mexico. The breezes are cool, the ocean warm, and hours languorous. Butlers carry cocktails to waiting…

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On the Ground in Cancun: Vacation Expectations with Mark Murphy

“A picture’s worth 1,000 words.” It’s a familiar expression, and ringing truer now, in the era of social media, than it ever has. But it also begs the question, if…

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