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

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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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Travel Etiquette: Are You a Bad (Airplane) Neighbor?

In quarters as tight as airplanes, everyone’s nerves are more easily frazzled. How best to keep the peace? By never, ever being guilty of these bad neighbor behaviors. When you…

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Family Travel Tips: How to Avoid the Dreaded “Are We There Yet?” with Kids

“Are we there yet?” might just be one of the four most cringe-inducing words in travel today. Uttered innocently by babes in the backseat, car seat, or plane seat, its…

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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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How to Sustain Your Love of Travel

Vacations give us so much. Isn’t it time we gave something back? Travel is a very personal thing. Everyone has their own story behind why they travel, and a unique…

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If You Love Issues, You’ll Really Love Booking with an Online Travel Agency

When things go wrong, at least you have yourself to rely on! Everyone knows if you need an answer, you search online. So if you’re looking to plan your next…

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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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The 10 Questions You Should Always Ask Your Travel Advisor

A world map in the background behind a desk with travel sundries.

Travel advisors are prepared for any travel situation. But do you know the right questions to ask to make the most out of your vacation planning? Just like with any…

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Ways to Stress Less This Peak Booking Season

Stress less? I know, that sounds crazy, what with peak season peaking amid Omicron cases hidden among the regular colds of the season. Oh, and kids in and out of…

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A Change in “Value” … and the Island That Will Get You More of It

Think about what you value most in a vacation. That’s what you get in Aruba, One Happy Island that will help you redefine—and expect more!—of what a “value vacation” means.…

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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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Your Small Business Saturday 2021 Resource Round-up

November 27 is right around the corner. Have you caught up on all of TravelBlogue’s advisor business resources yet? Just like that, we’re gearing up for the holidays … and…

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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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Something to Taco ‘Bout

Last month, we gave you #SomethingToBlogueAbout. But this month, as we discussed tacos a few short weeks ago on #NationalTacoDay, over our virtual water coolers, we found that we had…

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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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The Countdown Begins: How to Keep Passport Delays from Affecting Your Travel Plans

You’re six months out … is it too soon to think about prepping for departure? With recent passport delays, the answer is, it’s not soon enough. Very often, people don’t…

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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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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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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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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 Traveling, Mask On or Mask Off?

We’re at a pivotal moment and thisclose to normalcy. But is it too early to unmask when traveling? To mask or not to mask? That has been the million-dollar question,…

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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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Becoming a Thought Leader for Responsible Travel

Responsible travel is a tourism buzzword that’s gaining steam. ALG Vacations™ shows you how travel advisors can lead the way. Travel advisors are stewards for the world. You map routes,…

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What It Means to Be a Socially Responsible Traveler

Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. In our first of this mini-series on what it means to…

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What It Means to Be an Environmentally Responsible Traveler

Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. “Responsible travel” has become a buzzword in the tourism industry. But…

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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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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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