by Chris Appleby | Oct 15, 2022 | What a Travel Agent Can DO for you
Like many during the pandemic, we were grounded entirely for longer than we liked. When my husband and I contacted Denise to help us plan a much needed vacation, we said we wanted an All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic and September worked best for our schedules....
by Chris Appleby | Oct 2, 2022 | Before You Go Advice, Group Travel, Insider Advice, What a Travel Agent Can DO for you
In recent years, companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo have grown exponentially across the world. Travelers looking for something other than a hotel room are understandably attracted to these options, which appear to offer a larger space and more authentic experience. But...
by Chris Appleby | Sep 18, 2022 | Insider Advice, Tips, Tips During Travel
On 9/1/2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a new dashboard that explains the services each airline provides to passengers in the event of a controllable cancellation or delay. This provides one location where travelers can quickly and easily...
by Chris Appleby | Aug 7, 2022 | Cruises, Group Travel
In February 2023 near the end of South America’s summer season, Sunset Vacations & Travel Planning will be hosting a group cruise to the end of the world: Santiago, Chile around the southern tip of the continent to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This will take place on...
by Chris Appleby | Jul 21, 2022 | Insider Advice, Tips During Travel
It’s a tough reality of travel that your luggage doesn’t always get to the same destination that you do. With the surge of folks getting back out there paired with employee shortages, lost luggage is becoming unfortunately more frequent. While still pretty unlikely,...