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One Year Later: Catching Up with Marriott on Their Biggest Beachfront Breakouts

What a difference a year makes! This time last year, mega-brand Marriott revealed two major openings and a massive beautification project for some of their most covetable, high-end, beachfront properties.…

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The 2022 Mid-Year Bucket List Report

When we rounded the corner on COVID, travel burst with pent-up demand. People across America were escaping the confines of their own communities at rapid speed to make up for…

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Behind the Gates: A Peek Inside TRS Cap Cana

Everybody knows about Punta Cana. It’s the primary destination most leisure travelers associate with Dominican Republic, its Bavaro Beach practically synonymous with the country itself. … But only the privileged…

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Trip Interruptions, Travel Delays & More: What Are You Covered For?

Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and cancellations that have been hitting the headlines. Travel is back! Destinations…

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Unsure About Medical Coverage While Traveling? Here’s What You Need to Know

As COVID becomes less a life-threatening risk, travelers should still never let their guard down when it comes to their health. Have you heard the great news? Testing is no…

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The Podcast You—and Your Clients!—Should Be Listening To

If you haven’t tuned in to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations®, now’s the time to sync up. Half a year and 13 episodes have passed since the premiere of…

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Cool Pools, From Popping Bottles & Scenes to Accessible Dreams

Why do we travel to beachfront resorts? Honestly … to look at the beach from your chair in or near the gorgeous pool. Because while Mother Nature is an absolute…

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City & Sand: How to Have It All in Europe – Azores, Portugal

When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize…

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Why Secrets® Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort Should Host Your Next Event

A panoramic of the Secrets Bahia Mita pools.

Special occasions become even more so at this Unlimited-Luxury® Riviera Nayarit retreat. A recent addition to the stunning shoreline of Riviera Nayarit’s Banderas Bay—and, now, to the World of Hyatt®—Secrets®…

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The Fine Art of Experience: Hotel Xcaret Arte & Casa de la Playa

Authenticity-seekers talk a lot about a sense of place. Vacationers want to feel like they’re somewhere new, exciting, and extraordinary—they want to feel immersed in the destination they went to…

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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe – Canary Islands, Spain

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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe — Mallorca, Spain

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Character & Setting

Be more present at hotels with personality and a sense of place, like the new Andaz Prague, and Dreams Karibana, the first in Colombia, Hacienda Dominicus, and the Grand Oasis…

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: From Moxche to Mexican Moxy

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Secrets Impressions Moxche, Secrets Moxche, Breathless Cancun Soul, Riu Latino, La Casa de la…

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Travel Advisors Share: Most Mind-Blowing Proposals

Enlisting a travel advisor means an epic proposal that’s anything but predictable … that is, outside of the set plan! All this year, we’ve been saying Ask a Travel Advisor…

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The Family Remix: Renovations at the All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

A reimagined experience keeps this Dominican beach resort a #1 hit for families. Just like a cover breathes new life into a favorite song, recent renovations have given Hard Rock…

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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Party in the USA

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Resorts World Las Vegas, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger…

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A Closer Look: Getting to Know the New For You Giveaway Prize Properties

There’s always something new going on in travel. Or just as accurately, something up, as new builds are erected, décor gets refreshed, rooms get renovated, and expansions … well, expand.…

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A Closer Look: Getting to Know the Local Lore Giveaway Prize Destinations

Getting a sense of place relies on a lot of different sensory elements. It’s not just about the scenery—there’s scents, sounds, textures, and flavors that can transport you back to…

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Eight Picks for Adventure Only Seconds From Your Room

A lot of us travel for relaxation. A lot of us travel for adventure. And for many, the two are one and the same. And even better? If you don’t…

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“Tings” to Do in Jamaica to “Feel the Love”

As Jamaica readies itself to celebrate 60 years of independence, there’s no time like the present to pay homage to the nation that made it easy to “feel the love.”…

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Share Your Epic Stories, Win 10,000 WAVES® Points! a Quarter

As we encourage everyone to Ask a Travel Advisor, why wouldn’t we do the same? After all, it’s sound advice, and we at ALG Vacations® believe in practicing what we…

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Luxury Ahead! New and Upcoming AMR™ Collection Resorts

Man and woman on a pool lounger overlooking the ocean.

More luxury. More privileges. More destinations. Yep, the AMR™ Collection is getting bigger in 2022. There’s nothing more exciting than when a travel brand you love introduces a new hotel…

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Isn’t It Time You Took a Break? Planning Travel to Prevent Burnout

Planning ahead with a travel advisor lets you set up your next vacation and safeguard your mental well-being. Too much time in life is spent waiting. Waiting for work to…

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8 Resorts Where Romance is Year-Round … But Extra Special Now

Right before every Valentine’s Day, resorts start ramping up their romance quotient. You start seeing packages that celebrate soulmates, added values that encourage intimacy, a stronger focus on couples getaways…

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Don’t Miss a (Travel) Beat with ALGV’s New Podcast

A microphone in front of a laptop on a desk.

When travel planning seems like too big a feat, sync up to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations. When a traveler needs an answer, they ask a travel advisor. But…

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10 Reasons to Make the Switch from Cruise to All-Inclusive

Say bon voyage to cruising, and hello to all-inclusiving this winter. With cruises once again on the CDC’s cautionary list, there’s no better alternative for the winter wave season than…

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Stays that Put the “Ahh” in Spa

When life has you tearing out your hair and going, “Ahh!,” it’s past due time to get somewhere that will have you sighing “… Ahh.” And that means one of…

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More Than a Destination: Why Individual Resort Details Matter for Destination Weddings

Whether local or abroad, a wedding isn’t about the destination. Just as a couple wouldn’t be excited to pick any venue in their hometown for their nuptials, the same goes…

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Find Me in the Club … Level Suites, That Is!

What does it mean to have special club privileges and access? This round-up of some of ALG Vacations®’ most notable explains. When it comes to leisure and travel, exclusive clubs…

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Mexico’s Most Appetizing Destination? One That Helps to ‘Set Yourself Apart’

Get to know the 23400 District in San Jose del Cabo, which is fast becoming a foodie destination for those in the know. Move over, 90210—there’s a new five-digit code…

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Gifts from Travels for This Holiday Season

Traveling before the holidays? Don’t find yourself in a bind! Experienced world travelers from the ALGV team can help you out, with their list of biggest hits for holiday gifts…

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Happy Holiday Home-Cooked Meals in a Home Away from Home

With full-kitchen accommodations and private chef services available, there’s no reason why you can’t celebrate a home-style holiday in luxurious vacation style. Especially in light of the restrictions of the…

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Live a Little … Or a Lot at Live Aqua Beach Resort

A private swim-up pool on the terrace of a Fuego Suite.

We go on vacation to be present. To feel, in every sense of the word, and get back in touch with what it even means to feel. The landscapes always…

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The Top 5 Most Unique, Sumptuous, Gourmet All-Inclusive Resort Dining Experiences

Think all-inclusive fare is just buffets and beachside grills? No way! These over-the-top, once-in-a-lifetime high-end experiences are worth traveling for, even without the posh digs and exemplary service. Some people…

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Room(s) for Everyone! Best Bets for Guaranteed Connecting Suites

Figuring out who sleeps where and how much privacy or access parents grown-ups and kids want can be a challenge. Guaranteed adjoining rooms and special family suites take the guesswork…

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What’s More Natural Than Family?

For many of us, our first and most basic instinct is to protect, be with, and enjoy time with our families. Because really, what’s more natural than family? No matter…

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Perk Up! Here’s Where to Get the Best On-Resort Coffees in the World

Flat white at Secrets Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Every day is a coffee day, but only today is International Coffee Day. Here’s where to get the best cuppa while on vacay so you never miss a bean. Every…

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Will (RI)U Marry Me? Your Guide to the New Wedding Collections by RIU

Planning a wedding can be STRESSFUL! Take the pressure off the bride with ready-to-customize, “save the (big) day” solutions. Find out which one is THE One with this exclusive interview…

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Can a Collection Forge Connections?

Breaking down the different components of the new AMR™ Collection In one of the biggest headlines of last month, the new AMR™ Collection was debuted by the brands formerly known…

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The Arts in Every Form: The Focal Point of Hotel Xcaret Arte

First there was Xcaret, the most popular eco-park in all of Mexico, showcasing Mexican pride in all its creatures, culture, and landscape. Then a series of other parks followed, with…

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Can’t Go to Europe? Count on Curaçao Instead

Europe may be a bit of a stretch for many these days. But ready to step in? Caribbean Curaçao, an island with a lot of Continental flair. For every traveler…

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Screen/Sharing in the Bahamas

Here’s how a virtual People-to-People series closed the gap between visitors, residents, and tour guides across The Bahamas. As a travel advisor, you know there’s more to every destination than…

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Six On-Site Water Parks for Hassle-Free Fun

Why pay water park admission fees, lug your things around, and spend extra on food when slides, sprinklers, and more can be steps away and all included? At the height…

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Far from “Wasting Away” in This Margaritaville

In fact, this new all-inclusive resort will fill you to the gills! The song may go that Jimmy Buffett is “wastin’ away in Margaritaville,” but when Margaritaville is Island Reserve…

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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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ID That YOLO! Tours & Excursions Straight from the Screen

Why should you have to take your best guess at what tours and excursions you’re marketing to customers when we can just tell you? How many times have you shown…

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Hear It From Travel Advisors: Helping Travelers Through the Pandemic

No one knows better what a good travel advisor will do for their clients than ALGV’s TOP travel advisors. Travel advisors are more here and now than ever before. Many…

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Pride on the Beach: The 9 Best Beach Destinations in the U.S. for LGBTQ Travelers

Of the many reasons to love the U.S. of A., a big one is love. At ALG Vacations™, we believe that #LoveIsLove. We believe in standing behind every color of…

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Hear It from Travel Advisors: Why ALGV?

In an all-new video interview series, we share unfiltered feedback directly from travel advisors, because #YOTTA2021 is all about YOU. It’s easy for our team at ALG Vacations™ to rattle…

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Hear It from Travel Advisors: Why Should I Use a Travel Advisor?

With typically no cost and all benefit, the question is why wouldn’t you? This question seems like a softball question. The answer’s easy, right? For most people, it’s to save…

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Pride on the Beach: Top 14 International LGBTQ Beach Destinations to Travel To

Where in the world should out-and-proud travelers jet to for the beach vacation of their dreams? Keep reading for answers. There are a few truths that are universal, and speak…

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Hear It from Travel Advisors: What Inspires Travel Advisors?

In an all-new video interview series for #YOTTA2021, we share unfiltered feedback directly from the travel advisors we serve. The beautiful thing about travel is that it’s such a personal…

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When Caring is in a Resort’s Culture, Kids Benefit Now and in the Future

Family travel isn’t an afterthought at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. Experiences for kids are right there at center stage. It’s easy to cut corners. It’s easy to set up a…

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American PRIDE – 9 of the Best LGBTQ Destinations in the USA

In the land of the free, take Pride in these top-billed domestic vacation destinations, where #LoveWins year-round. As a progressive country, there are a ton of destinations from sea to…

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Release … the Turtles! At These Environmentally Responsible Resorts

Sea turtles are adorable and beloved, but also endangered. Here are resorts doing their part to change their status, and how you can participate, too. One of the cutest residents…

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Greener Pastures: Environmentally Responsible Resorts to Support

Being environmentally responsible isn’t just on the traveler—it’s on the hospitality and travel industry, too. Here are some of the brands and properties working on making a difference. Responsible tourism…

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Flagship Phenom: Honoring a Sense of Place with Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort’s $80 Million Renovation

The Outrigger brand’s flagship property was already a stunner, but now it has more reasons than ever to be your Hawaii home away from home. The Outrigger brand is a…

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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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Swap Your Stale Suburbia for UNICO 20˚87˚’s Spectacular Superbia

Offer extra value to customers going to UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya by inviting them to this limited-time special event taking place July 12, 2021 – August 22, 2021 In…

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Seven YOLO Experiences That Are More Accessible Than You Think

For over a year now, we’ve all been staying close to home. And for over a year now, we’ve been saving money in incremental ways, following the classic budgeter guidelines…

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Balance Your PH for Wellness

No, we’re not talking about your pH, your potential of hydrogen—we’re talking about Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts! You know what’s better than alkaline water to get your pH straight? A…

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You Gotta Shop #YOTTA2021

Merch Madness is over, but in our eyes, everyone’s a winner … which is why we opened up a store full of swag. Merch Madness was … insane. ICYMI (since…

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If You Haven’t Yet Heard of Lopesan … You Will Soon

Here’s the scoop on this Grand Canary Island-based brand’s latest entrant to Dominican Republic’s Costa Bavaro Although they’re the leading tourism company on the Canary Islands, with more than 20…

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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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It’s Only Natura(l) to “Dream” of an Escape Right Now

If you tuned in to our most recent FAM, you probably have a lot of questions about where we held it. Here are the highlights. During the ALG Vacations™ superfam…

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Staff Faves: Best Exclusive Perks of 2021

Earlier this year, ALG Vacations™ announced that all of our … well, exclusive perks will now be part of one grand collection. Here are the ones that got our staff…

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Family without the Fuss at RIU

Thought you needed LESS family time? Guess again, because it’s quality, not quantity, that matters most. For families that have been cooped up together for upwards of a year, the…

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Need a Break? Join ALGV On Our Newest Virtual FAM Series!

Do you remember when our scenery every few months (or more frequently if we could manage it!) was palm trees, blue skies, wide seas, and sunshine? Us, too. And we’re…

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What You Can Do to Shape the “New Normal”

During ALG Vacations’™ Year of the Travel Advisor (#YOTTA2021), agents get a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design what the future of travel looks like. ALG Vacations™ has officially made 2021…

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When Content is King, YOTTA’s Gotcha

#YOTTA2021 isn’t just a catchy hashtag—there’s plenty of content behind it that travel advisors can use to boost their business during the Year of the Travel Advisor and beyond. You…

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Who Needs the Final Four? Merch Madness is Here NOW

Even sweeter than watching the Final Four, ALGV is tipping off four weeks of giveaways. This time last year, the state of our industry could be summed up in one…

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Why is 2021 the Year of the Travel Advisor?

As big proponents of travel advisor growth and support, ALG Vacations™ has taken it upon themselves to singlehandedly manifest the Year of the Travel Advisor. But why? How? And what…

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Worried About Potential On-Resort Quarantine? Don’t Be—It Might Be Free!

If you have to isolate before re-entry to the U.S., these posh resorts offering free 14-day quarantine stays have got you covered. Editor’s Note: ALG Vacations™ takes COVID-19 incredibly seriously…

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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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Below the Radar, Above the Standard

Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the Playa del Carmen area in Riviera Maya—these are the top-of-mind destinations for a beach getaway in Quintana Roo, and the most popular in the region (for…

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Q&A with Palladium on Protocols & Procedures

Asking the tough questions on safety, sanitation, and other COVID-19 travel concerns for your customers. As people find themselves itching to get out of their home bubbles, the question becomes…

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The (Blue) Diamond Standard

The phrase “the gold standard” is a classic one … but now, there’s a Blue Diamond one and it goes as above and beyond as you would think, and then…

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This Thanksgiving, a Long List to Be Thankful For

Thanksgiving ruminations and gratitudes with leadership at ALG Vacations™ After the year we’ve had, it may sound strange to hear us say we have a lot to be grateful for…

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Small Business Saturday Checklist

Ready for this Saturday? Double-check to see! We made it! The week of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and—as important to American culture as the lead-in national holiday itself—Small Business…

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“Special Communications” for Small Business Saturday 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, face-to-face in-person meetings are challenging, and closing on-the-fence travelers equally so. Here’s how we can help. Great communication has always been the cornerstone of…

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I-SOLO-ation Vacation

One is far from the loneliest number when social distancing is in play. Take an iso-cation to recharge. If there’s anything this pandemic has shown us, it’s that there’s nothing…

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300+ Ways Iberostar Cares

Three hundred. Three hundred is the number of new measures Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has taken since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of…

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Making Small Business Saturday Work for You

This November 28, make sure that your customers know that when they come to an expert like you for their travel plans, they’re also supporting a small business in their…

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Staff-Picked Favorite Tours: Cancun

Cancun and the Riviera Maya is a destination that continues to grow in popularity as well as in size and range. Hoteliers have not slowed down in their development of…

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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 AMR™ Collection

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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Puerto Vallarta – Find Safe Harbor in a Stunning Port

Setting the spotlight on Puerto Vallarta, a perfect road-less-travelled but well-beloved destination for beach-goers. Once upon a time, when it came to travel, top-of-mind makes a destination a top choice.…

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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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Top Five Reasons We GO with Amstar

There are a lot of destination management, tour, and transfer companies out there. But how do you choose which one to trust? It’s not an insignificant decision to have to…

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How to Choose the Right Transfer

Transfers are not exactly headliners when it comes to a vacation itinerary … but that’s not to say they’re not critically important. Getting to the resort and back to the…

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