As much as we look forward to our vacation, long flights can be physically and mentally demanding. Planes are usually full, and especially if you’re in the economy section, 8-10 hours in the air can seem daunting. This week we offer some tips to combat some of the...
Travel Health
Travel for mind, body, and spirit: Health benefits of taking a vacation
For some, travel is considered an occasional luxury, something that inevitably gets placed on the backburner of life. Pair this with our American work ethic and the next thing you know vacation days are left unused and the chance to form lifelong memories is delayed...
Best ways to stay healthy while traveling
Traveling is the ultimate way to escape from your ordinary routine. But it also comes with being exposed to many people from all over the world, including on your flight, at the hotel, restaurants, and during tours. The last thing you want is to be sick during your...
Boosting the brain, body, and bonding: The health benefits of taking a vacation
Beach Hammock under palm trees American culture places heavy importance on work ethic, which has been particularly evident during the last 18 months. For many this has meant juggling childcare, remote learning, and endless Zoom meetings. We just aren’t wired to be...
Travel rejuvenates mind, body, and spirit: Here’s your go-to guide
As 2020 comes to a close with all its twists and turns, we’ve seen how important physical and emotional well-being are, with travel providing the golden opportunity to refresh and unwind. Bringing an intentional element of wellness into your getaway can be a primary...
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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...