Slaydon's Travel

11/14/2024

Every life changing vacation is made up of a series of puzzle pieces that when put together correctly leave you with a memory that will stay with you forever. It's my job to help you identify those pieces and help you put the puzzle together.

Every life changing vacation is made up of a series of puzzle pieces that when put together correctly leave you with a memory that will stay with you forever. It's my job to help you identify those pieces and help you put the puzzle together. Just one missing piece can turn the vacation of your drea...

11/07/2024

When you reach out for guidance on your next vacation please make sure we have your service record in your traveler profile. This insures that you receive all of the benefits you have earned through your service as you plan your upcoming vacation.

As we observe Veterans Day this coming Monday, we wanted to thank those who have served and are serving. When you reach out for guidance on your next vacation please make sure we have your service record in your traveler profile. This insures that you receive all of the benefits you have earned thro...

10/31/2024

China exceeded my expectations, the architecture, culture and history were like nothing I had experienced in my nearly 40 countries visited. The combination of being on a guided luxury cruise with Viking Cruises along with the small group of clients that

I'm returning to my daily routine after a fantastic trip to China! The experience was fantastic and worth every minute of the jet lag that hit hard after returning home with a 30+ travel day(s).

10/03/2024

Tips for making long flights more bearable.

I'm excited to be traveling to Asia next week. I'm not excited about the 13+ hour flight! That said, this week seemed like a good opportunity to share these tips for making long flights more bearable:

09/26/2024

New electronic travel authorizations are coming for Europe and the UK in 2025.

This is a subject I first addressed back in 2019. Much like the delays in the States with the implementation of Real ID, the ETIAS travel authorization has been in the works for years.

09/12/2024

What is slow travel?

While I would love for the temperatures to start dropping, this is my favorite time of year to take a walk on the beach or generally be out on the water anywhere. Things seem to move along at the pace of the wind or the waves, the crowds are gone and you've got time to reconnect with your family, or...

09/05/2024

What motivates you to get off your sofa and see the World?

Here are some of the most common answers I get to that question, some might surprise you!

#1 - I've always wanted to see (insert any destination) in person - This is by far the most common response. Whether you read about a destination in your favorite book, studied it in school or can trace your family tree back most travelers want to experience the destination themselves and bring that...

09/03/2024

https://www.cnn.com/travel/fall-destinations-where-to-go-2024/index.html

Lower prices, fewer people and nice weather make fall an excellent time to travel. Here are some ideas for this year’s autumn adventures.

08/29/2024

The Every Kid Outdoors (formerly Every Kid in a Park) program has been near and dear to my heart since the inception in 2015. Through this program 4th graders throughout the US can obtain a National Parks pass for free

The Every Kid Outdoors (formerly Every Kid in a Park) program has been near and dear to my heart since the inception in 2015. Through this program 4th graders throughout the US can obtain a National Parks pass for free that will cover entry fees for themselves and up to three accompanying adults for...

08/22/2024

Jennifer's Travel Photography Tips, Part 2

Thank you for the feedback and questions from last week's article on travel photography. Based on the conversations I've had this past week, many of you are looking for more tips to improve your vacation photos.

08/15/2024

Jennifer's top 5 travel photography tips

Every day is a celebration or commemoration of some sort, this coming Monday is no exception, it is World Photography Day. According to the website "Every year on August 19th, World Photography Day (also known as World Photo Day) celebrates the art, craft, science and history of photography. The day...

08/08/2024

Summer is quickly winding down, but that doesn't mean that your travel opportunities slipping away. Quite the opposite. Fall is a fabulous time for that vacation you've been putting off.

Summer is quickly winding down, but that doesn't mean that your travel opportunities slipping away. Quite the opposite. Fall is a fabulous time for that vacation you've been putting off. With crowds waning you can not only stretch your travel budget but you can also enjoy smaller crowds, shorter lin...

08/06/2024

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/women-prioritize-travel-at-nearly-twice-the-rate-as-men?fbclid=IwY2xjawEe_UtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXXEr0SgfcyRkCD5XEIIxXIn6eSdNra_o-QKG1aay-9AQoqOcj5iithWPA_aem_t5pjFYQLIb2MnnwJT_1_Cw

A new Global Rescue survey found that travel is more valuable than possessions to most women.

08/01/2024

When it's time to pull the suitcase out of the closet, do you look forward to pulling outfits together, or do you panic?

Seems to me that those are the two most common emotions.

Seems to me that those are the two most common emotions. Those who look forward to pulling together a few versatile pieces that will come together as several outfits and those who haphazardly pack their suitcase with everything that comes to mind. Or, to put it differently, those who pack for the be...

07/18/2024

School calendars are all online already, so there's no excuse to wait until the first day of school to add all of those days off to your planner. With several local school districts starting earlier this coming school year that means we get an earlier

There is barely a month remaining of Summer break for most families. Even less for those with teens going off to college. Whether you are enjoying every last drop of these lazy days of Summer, or looking for a break from the action packed days of Summer, there's one thing we can all agree on, it's n...

07/16/2024

Amazon's Prime Day is a great time to stock up on travel essentials. Don't wait until it's time to start packing to make last minute purchases on things like packing cubes, electric adapters, luggage scales, luggage trackers, and bluetooth adapters for your ear buds or headphones to watch those inflight movies. The list is nearly endless, but then again, so is Amazon's inventory!

07/11/2024

There have been several news stories and even more social media posts about the number of visitors to Europe this year. Most recently was news of anti-tourist protests this past weekend in Barcelona. You may be wondering just what is this "overtourism" t

There have been several news stories and even more social media posts about the number of visitors to Europe this year. Most recently was news of anti-tourist protests this past weekend in Barcelona. You may be wondering just what is this "overtourism" that has become the new talking point for trave...

07/04/2024

Our office will be closed until Monday, July 8th in observance of Independence Day

Enjoy the long Independence Day weekend! That's what we're planning to do, we will be back in the office Monday, July 8th.