No matter where you travel this year, chances are you’ll bring your devices and stay at least somewhat connected while away. Technology is useful and essential, from presenting your boarding pass to discovering nearby attractions, but it’s important to protect your...
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Our Sunset Group is sailing the Western Mediterranean in 2026! Get inspired with these all-inclusive excursions (Part 1)
If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the Western Mediterranean in six-star, all-inclusive luxury, now is your chance! You are cordially invited to join me and Tom on our 2026 Sunset Group journey, sailing from Lisbon, Portugal to Barcelona, Spain, September 13-23, 2026...
Dreading your Long-Haul Flight? Stay Comfortable and Healthy with These Tips
As much as we look forward to our vacation, long flights take a mental and physical toll. Planes are usually full, and especially if you’re in the economy section, 8-10 hours in the air is daunting. This week we offer some tips to combat some of the side effects of a...
Visiting Ireland for the first time? Here are 10 tips
Ireland is filled with lush green landscapes, castles, bustling pubs, coastlines, quaint villages, and more. Visitors to the “Emerald Isle” comment on its mysterious draw that awakens the senses and sticks with you long after you return home. With some of the...
New entry/exit requirements to visit Europe are coming. Here’s what to know.
Starting this fall, visitors to Europe will need to register with an automated entry/exit system (EES). This applies to U.S. citizens for short term stays, defined as 90 days within a 180-day period. This is not a visa, but there are some steps to be aware of...
Are Travel Consultants Needed Anymore? A Fresh Perspective
If you’ve ever sat down behind the computer to plan a vacation, you’ve probably experienced that moment of fear as you make your final purchase. Did I get the best possible value out of every decision? Did I do it right? With artificial intelligence and ever-more...
Covering pre-existing health conditions with travel insurance: Q&A with Denise
Travel is an investment in yourself, including your finances, so it’s important to protect it with a travel insurance policy. It may be tempting to forego this “optional” purchase, but we believe it should just be factored into any vacation budget to provide...
Leaving for a long vacation? Take these steps to prepare your home
Any vacation is a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, but few experiences are as rejuvenating as an extended getaway. How you define a “long” vacation depends on your frame of reference, but for us it might be two weeks or more. While the world keeps...
Announcing our next Sunset Group journey! Come celebrate Denise’s 70th Birthday! Explore the Western Med aboard an all-inclusive, ultra-luxurious yacht
For more information, contact Denise at 817-703-6510 or Denise@SunsetVacationsTravel.com If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the Western Mediterranean, now is your chance! You are cordially invited to join Denise and Tom on our next Sunset Group journey in September...
Is Flying Still a Safe Choice? The Experts Weigh In
There have been several news stories recently about air travel incidents, from a radar disruption in Newark, the overturned landing at Toronto, and the midair collision near Washington, DC. These events are disturbing and scary, and they might have you wondering if...
Questions about airport security rules? Now you can text the TSA
Preparing for your flight takes careful planning, and it’s easy to be caught off guard with all the rules on what you can and cannot bring on the flight, or what type of ID is accepted. Fortunately, TSA recently implemented a way to text your questions before you fly....
Traveling with Young Children: A Joy or a Chore?
You may be tempted to put vacations on hold when you have a baby or a toddler, thinking it’s more effort than it’s worth. From personal experience, we’re here to say a vacation with young kiddos can be relaxing, rewarding, and fun with the right planning. Young...
REAL ID required for airport screenings beginning in May: What you need to know
The REAL ID Act has been around for nearly 20 years, with the goal of standardizing driver’s licenses and ID cards across all U.S. states. If you recall seeing REAL ID signs near TSA checkpoints a few years ago, it’s because full enforcement was previously scheduled...
How to have an enjoyable river cruise: A first timer’s guide
River cruises offer a boutique way to immerse yourself in a variety of countries and experiences. Unlike ocean cruises, the smaller ships allow you to disembark close to walkable, inland city centers, giving you more time to take an excursion or explore on your own....
Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort: Our Top Tips
If you’re looking for a stress-free getaway that your whole group will enjoy, an all-inclusive resort may be a perfect fit. With beautifully manicured properties and a set rate for meals, drinks, and activities, you can relinquish the worry of planning to truly relax...
About Denise
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Keeping your data safe when traveling: Cybersecurity tips for 2026
No matter where you travel this year, chances are you’ll bring your devices and stay at least somewhat connected while away. Technology is useful and essential, from presenting your boarding pass to discovering nearby attractions, but it’s important to protect your...
Our Sunset Group is sailing the Western Mediterranean in 2026! Get inspired with these all-inclusive excursions (Part 1)
If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the Western Mediterranean in six-star, all-inclusive luxury, now is your chance! You are cordially invited to join me and Tom on our 2026 Sunset Group journey, sailing from Lisbon, Portugal to Barcelona, Spain, September 13-23, 2026...
Dreading your Long-Haul Flight? Stay Comfortable and Healthy with These Tips
As much as we look forward to our vacation, long flights take a mental and physical toll. Planes are usually full, and especially if you’re in the economy section, 8-10 hours in the air is daunting. This week we offer some tips to combat some of the side effects of a...
Visiting Ireland for the first time? Here are 10 tips
Ireland is filled with lush green landscapes, castles, bustling pubs, coastlines, quaint villages, and more. Visitors to the “Emerald Isle” comment on its mysterious draw that awakens the senses and sticks with you long after you return home. With some of the...
New entry/exit requirements to visit Europe are coming. Here’s what to know.
Starting this fall, visitors to Europe will need to register with an automated entry/exit system (EES). This applies to U.S. citizens for short term stays, defined as 90 days within a 180-day period. This is not a visa, but there are some steps to be aware of...