A Successful Plan to Beat Jet Lag

by Denise Koranek | Aug 21, 2023 | Before You Go Advice, Insider Advice, Tips, Tips During Travel

As someone who loves to travel, I’ve experienced my fair share of jet lag. The fatigue, insomnia, and general feeling of being out of sync can really put a damper on a trip. So when my son and I planned a trip from Toronto to Perth, involving three different flights,...

Experiencing the Northern Lights in Alaska and Beyond

by Denise Koranek | Jul 9, 2023 | Alaska, Europe

When asked how people feel when seeing the aurora borealis (known as the “Northern Lights”) words such as amazing, breathtaking, hypnotizing, and extraordinary emerge. There simply aren’t enough superlatives to describe the feeling seeing them for the first time. The...

Unwritten rules for flying: Travel etiquette to make everyone’s experience better (Part 2)

by Denise Koranek | May 14, 2023 | Insider Advice, Tips During Travel

With summer travel just around the corner and air travel demand expected to come back in a big way, a few small steps can make the experience better for everyone. We’ve all heard of folks making some really bad decisions while flying which can result in jail time and...

Skip the security and immigration lines with these 5 strategies

by Denise Koranek | Jun 12, 2022 | Insider Advice

Effective immediately, the CDC no longer requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test for inbound travelers entering the United States. This removes another hurdle that prevented some folks from making the plunge into travel again. With this change, expect to see an...

Alaska is re-opening. Here are our top picks for land-based adventure.

by Denise Koranek | Mar 6, 2022 | Alaska

  There is good news when it comes to Alaska travel! Recently the state has lessened travel restrictions by allowing for land vacations without a mandatory quarantine. Instead, you can visit and travel by presenting proof of a negative Covid test upon arrival...