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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Gas Is Up. Are People Still Traveling?
Fuel prices have skyrocketed, impacting road and air travel costs. But is it affecting summer travel plans and booking sales? Here are the stats on summer 2022 travel you need…
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Beyond Just June: Pride Festivals Around the World for the Rest of the Year
It’s July already (how?!) and you didn’t celebrate Pride with travel this year. But don’t worry—you haven’t missed the boat! Just because Americans have designated June as Pride month doesn’t…
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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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Earthly Pleasures Meet Heavenly Wellness in Los Cabos
In our normal everyday, we are not close to nature anymore. We are compressed, the weight of our obligations, responsibilities, our schedules weighing us down, pushing us smaller and into…
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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe – Canary Islands, Spain
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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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe — Mallorca, Spain
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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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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Four Ways to Soothe Travel Jitters
These days, it might have been some time since you or someone you know has traveled. With guidelines and policies changing often even experienced travelers may feel like newbies and…
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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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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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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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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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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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10 Things You Can Only Do in Mexico
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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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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Is It Safe to Dine Indoors Again?
As restaurants at home and in-resort dining outlets open up their indoor seating again, we find out from culinary experts: is it safe? Everyone’s been doing it. Joyously, with big…
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My Big, Fat Gay Wedding … And Where to Have It
Destination weddings are unforgettable, joyous, and colorful experiences. These resorts make them even more so by holding up that rainbow flag for LGBTQ+ couples as they celebrate their next chapter.…
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Hotels to Take Pride In
ALG Vacations™ is proud to offer a wide selection of hotels and resorts that are LGBTQ-friendly. But there are some that go the extra mile, and we take even more…
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An Oasis of Entertainment: Five Features Not to Miss
In much the same way Las Vegas is an oasis in a desert, Grand Oasis Cancun & The Pyramid at Grand Oasis are oases of entertainment in Cancun. Vegas or…
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Bug Off! How to Keep Summer Bites at Bay
We love the great outdoors. But we don’t love some of the little critters that live there! Here are some natural solutions and products that can help you take the…
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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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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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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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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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