Slaydon's Travel

07/03/2025

We'll be closed Friday for the July 4th holiday.

Enjoy the long Independence Day weekend! That's what we're planning to do, we will be back at our desks Monday, July 7th.

06/26/2025

The late singer and songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, was quoted as saying, "life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt rather than a surprise party."

06/19/2025

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

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...

06/12/2025

Happy Father's Day

Father's Day is this coming Sunday, June 15th. We want to send a special shout out to all the Dad's out there who take the family selfies, are the keepers of the passports, and indulge in every quest for the best gelato.

06/05/2025

What does a comfort zone mean when planning your next vacation?

We hear a lot in the travel industry about “getting out of your comfort zone” so what does that really mean? It certainly doesn’t mean to me that you should be uncomfortable when you travel. I think the answer is really two-fold, it’s a matter of opening up your horizons to new experiences, ...

05/29/2025

“Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” -Ibn Battuta

We venture out to see the World and come home with stories to tell anyone who will listen. It’s these memories and stories that help shape who we are and who we will become.

05/15/2025

This World we live in is truly an amazing place if you take the time to not only see it, but to slow down enough to appreciate it. By adding just one of the Vacation for Good elements you will not only be traveling responsibly, but also ensuring

This week I wanted to revisit our Vacation For Good program. It is central to all that we do at Slaydon's Travel in helping our clients travel responsibly.

05/08/2025

Travel can be life changing at any age. It's one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. It helps shape the way they see the world and gives them a greater appreciation of their own situations.

May is a busy month in our family between birthdays, Mother's Day, and anniversaries, throw in wedding season and graduations and it seems more like "gift season" than Spring!

05/01/2025

For those of you getting ready for your Summer vacation, now is a great time to double check those old suitcases in the attic. Nothing is worse than pulling a suitcase out to pack only to remember that on your last trip the wheels weren't working as well

For those of you getting ready for your Summer vacation, now is a great time to double check those old suitcases in the attic. Nothing is worse than pulling a suitcase out to pack only to remember that on your last trip the wheels weren't working as well as expected, or the zipper was sticking.

04/17/2025

Beginning May 7, 2025 your driver's license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID to fly within the United States for anyone 18 and over. REAL ID compliant identification is issued by your state's DMV.

Beginning May 7, 2025 your driver's license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID to fly within the United States for anyone 18 and over. REAL ID compliant identification is issued by your state's DMV.

03/20/2025

"Price is what you pay, value is what you get." ~ Warren Buffett

When looking at two trips, that on the surface look similar, it's extremely important to dig a little deeper and really make sure that you're comparing apples to apples.

When looking at two trips, that on the surface look similar, it's extremely important to dig a little deeper and really make sure that you're comparing apples to apples.

03/13/2025

While still a few days away, I've seen St. Patrick's Day celebrations already beginning in many locations! It's a day when everyone you meet seems to be Irish! Will you celebrate with a pint of Guinness? Perhaps it's time you learn to pour your own...

While still a few days away, I've seen St. Patrick's Day celebrations already beginning in many locations! It's a day when everyone you meet seems to be Irish! Will you celebrate with a pint of Guinness? Perhaps it's time you learn to pour your own perfect pint?