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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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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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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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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Travel Advisor Appreciation Month 2021
Famously sung by ‘N Sync … “it’s gonna be MAY” and we can’t be more excited for it as ALG Vacations™ kicks off the most special month of a very…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leading the Recovery of the Caribbean Travel Industry
A special commentary by Alejandro Reynal, CEO of Apple Leisure Group, as seen on TravelPulse Excerpted from Leading the Recovery of the Caribbean Travel Industry on TravelPulse.com. “What a difference…
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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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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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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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