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Grandview Travel Serving Columbus since 1989, Grandview Travel is one of central Ohio's leading travel agencies. Contact us today and get packing! Give us a call!

Exotic tropical island vacations, luxury and adventure cruises, European travel, romantic getaways, honeymoon packages, safaris, global itineraries, destination weddings and customized vacation packages are a but a few of the services Grandview Travel provides. You've worked hard all these years, why not reward yourself for a job well done, take time to enjoy yourself. Browse or search through our

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We walked through old town Sanremo today, and had a lovely tour learning about the history of the town and tasting wine,...
03/21/2025

We walked through old town Sanremo today, and had a lovely tour learning about the history of the town and tasting wine, cheese, and chocolates.

Many of the buildings in old town Sanremo date back to the middle ages. The town is prone to earthquakes, so you'll find arches everywhere connecting the buildings to provide further stability (peep the last picture).

Sanremo is a great spot to include in your itinerary if you're looking for something a little more off the beaten path and authentic. And this town really comes alive in the summer when it's beach weather!

The first stop on the Europe trip is the fabulous Villefranche Sur Mer! Villefranche is probably our favorite town in th...
03/19/2025

The first stop on the Europe trip is the fabulous Villefranche Sur Mer! Villefranche is probably our favorite town in the French Riviera.

Just a few minutes train from Nice, it's very easily accesible. Cliffside, colorful buildings are everywhere against the bright blue waters. There's not a lot to do in this small town other than walk and take in the views, making it a perfect relaxing stop on your Southern France trip.

Stayed tuned for where you need to stay when visiting Villefranche, as well as more charming coastal and lakefront towns that we'll be visiting all week!

Have you ever wanted to take a trip alongside your own travel advisor?Join Natalie from Grandview Travel this October fo...
03/19/2025

Have you ever wanted to take a trip alongside your own travel advisor?

Join Natalie from Grandview Travel this October for a magical tour of mainland GREECE, from the most ancient sites of mythic Olympia and the Oracle at Delphi, to the last stand of the Byzantine empire at the mystical jeweled monasteries of Mystras on our custom-designed tour "Spirits & Splendors: A Journey through the Mythic Past of Greece": October 4-15, 2025.

All pricing and inclusions in the images below. Please contact [email protected] if you'd like more information or the full itinerary. It is limited to only 15 guests, so don't hesitate!!

🚨 Important Travel Update 🚨Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID will be required for all domestic air travel in the United St...
03/13/2025

🚨 Important Travel Update 🚨

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID will be required for all domestic air travel in the United States! REAL ID is required for your upcoming travel to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and anywhere else in the mainland U.S.

Don’t get caught at the airport—make sure your ID meets the new federal requirements! Your current driver’s license may not be enough. Here’s what you need to know:

✅ What is REAL ID? It’s a driver’s license or ID card that meets federal security standards, marked with a star in the top right corner.

✅ How do I get one? Visit your local DMV with the necessary documents: proof of identity, U.S. citizenship or legal presence, and residency.

✅ Don’t wait! The lines will get longer as the deadline approaches.

February is the perfect time of year to visit Cabo! Temperatures are in the mid 70s with cooler evenings, perfect for st...
02/28/2025

February is the perfect time of year to visit Cabo! Temperatures are in the mid 70s with cooler evenings, perfect for staying outside all day. Cabo is also known for having some of the best sunsets, as you can see 😍

Rob has spent the past week at the Marquis, our favorite resort in Cabo!

Ephesus is one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world!Located on the western coast of Turkey, this UNESCO W...
02/24/2025

Ephesus is one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world!

Located on the western coast of Turkey, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is full of history and culture, offering a glimpse into life during the Roman Empire.

You can take a walk through the ruins including the Library of Celsus, The Great Theatre, Temple of Artemis, and the Ancient Agora.

Ephesus is often visited on a cruise through the Greek isles, or be sure to make a stop during your land trip through Turkey.

There's no place on Earth quite like Cappadocia...whether you're watching the sunrise over the fairy chimneys from a hot...
02/21/2025

There's no place on Earth quite like Cappadocia...whether you're watching the sunrise over the fairy chimneys from a hot air balloon, or wandering through ancient cave dwellings carved into the rock, landscapes here are otherworldly.

One of the most iconic things to do is take a hot air balloon ride. Get up early in time for sunrise, and you'lll get to witness hundreds of other balloons floating over the rocks and the colorful sky. A bucket list moment!

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The airlines are getting ready for European summer with new non-stop routes! Some lesser visited destinations are gainin...
02/17/2025

The airlines are getting ready for European summer with new non-stop routes! Some lesser visited destinations are gaining service from the U.S. for the first time ever, and popular European destinations will be seeing increased lift with new routes. Which location do you want to visit first??

-Boston to Catania (seasonal on Delta)

-Newark to Palermo (United)

-Newark to Faro (United)

-Newark to Madeira (United)

-Newark to Nuuk, Greenland (twice-weekly on United)

-Chicago to Barcelona (American)

-New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (Delta)

-Miami to Lisbon (British Air)

-Toronto to Amsterdam (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)


If you're looking for somewhere a little bit different to travel to to escape the crowds, we have ideas:-Mauritius: a vo...
01/27/2025

If you're looking for somewhere a little bit different to travel to to escape the crowds, we have ideas:

-Mauritius: a volcanic island in the Idean Ocean with unique plants and birds

-Bhutan: a country known for incredible mountains and trekking, as well as traditional heritage with Buddhist monasteries, and lots of unique endangered species such as elephants, tigers, and pandas

-Ecuador: full of adventure travel, visit the Andes mountains, explore the Amazon rainforest, and see the turtles and seals of the Galapagos islands

And we have even more ideas...

Some pictures to brighten your feed on this 10 degree, icy Monday. It's the perfect time of year for an escape. Give us ...
01/20/2025

Some pictures to brighten your feed on this 10 degree, icy Monday. It's the perfect time of year for an escape. Give us a call and we can get you here in just a few clicks.


Some shots of the more modern side of Tokyo. Tokyo is such a unique city that's a fusion of modern and traditional cultu...
01/15/2025

Some shots of the more modern side of Tokyo. Tokyo is such a unique city that's a fusion of modern and traditional culture. Being the largest city in the world, you can spend an entire day exploring each of the different neighborhoods.

Spend a day in the bustling area of Shibuya and the evening in Shinjuku, known for its nightlife. Be sure to spend time in the upscale Ginza shopping district, Akihabara electronic district, Asakusa downtown district with temples, and trendy Shimokitazawa with thrift shopping.

Effective now, an ETA (digital travel permit) is required for U.S. citizens traveling to the UK. This ETA is required ev...
01/13/2025

Effective now, an ETA (digital travel permit) is required for U.S. citizens traveling to the UK. This ETA is required even for travelers who have a layover in the U.K.

Applying for a UK ETA is entirely online and paperless. American applicants can complete the application online in less than 20 minutes. It generally takes three days to process an ETA application and costs ÂŁ10 each.

The European Union countries are working on their own ETA that that should roll out sometime in 2025, stay tuned for more details.

Some of the unique food known to Japan! Japan is of course famous for ramen and sushi, as well as other noodles such as ...
01/08/2025

Some of the unique food known to Japan! Japan is of course famous for ramen and sushi, as well as other noodles such as udon, all different types of street food, yakitori skewered meat, wagyu beef, and convenience stores such as 7-11 with high quality food options so unlike what we have in the U.S.


We are open today!!Snow day got you dreaming of destinations like this? Give us a call and let us plan your warm weather...
01/06/2025

We are open today!!

Snow day got you dreaming of destinations like this? Give us a call and let us plan your warm weather trip.

Happy New Year from Japan!! New years is the biggest holiday of the year in Japan, making it a unique time to visit.On N...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Japan!! New years is the biggest holiday of the year in Japan, making it a unique time to visit.

On New Years Eve, people visit the temple for the first temple visit of the new year, called Hatsumode. Long lines form at temples and shrines for the first visit of the year on January 1st. There are lots of celebrations with vendors selling street food, and you can buy good luck charms and fortune-telling paper strips – called omikuji.

People also head out to see the first sunrise of the new year, known as Hatsuhinode, symbolizing a new start.

Most stores and restaurants are closed for the holiday on January 1st, making it a good day to get out and see some temples.

Day 1 in Japan...lots of temples and shrines. Shrines follow the shinto religion, where temples are buddhist. Shinto is ...
12/30/2024

Day 1 in Japan...lots of temples and shrines. Shrines follow the shinto religion, where temples are buddhist. Shinto is considered Japan's indigenous religion, and during the Meji restoration, Shinto was divided from Buddhism.

You can tell them apart because the shrines have shrine gates called Torii at the entrance, which are usually red-colored. Temple gates are a lot more complicated structures than shrine’s Torii.

Have a Merry Christmas, see you on the 26th!
12/23/2024

Have a Merry Christmas, see you on the 26th!

In 2024, travel to Europe remained strong as always, and Asia boomed. We saw increased travel for events, as well as inc...
12/11/2024

In 2024, travel to Europe remained strong as always, and Asia boomed. We saw increased travel for events, as well as increased travel spending overall. Swipe to see our predictions for where and how people will travel in 2025:

1. Travelers are looking for more personalized, high-end experiences. Instead of being on a large ship with over 2,000 fellow travelers, consider a smaller vessel that will be a more intimate experience. Travel around the world with only unpacking once, and visit more destinations that are not accessible by large cruise ships.

2. We predict all-inclusive resorts will boom next year as bigger hotel chains open new all-inclusive resorts for the first time. All-inclusive resorts are becoming more luxurious and high-end.

3. S.K.I., or "spending kids' inheritance," a term coined by booking.com to describe baby boomers' increased travel spending. Post pandemic, travelers are not putting off taking their bucket list trips.

4. Travelers aren’t necessarily going for destination “dupes” and skipping the popular destinations altogether, but are instead adding on a more off the beaten path destination after visiting a major city. After Paris, travel to Reims for a few days. After Tokyo, visit Fukuoka.

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The headlines don't lie...Japan is one of, if not the, most popular travel destinations right now. In 2024, Japan saw a 47% increase in tourism from the previous year, with even more growth expected in 2025. With a weak Yen and overcrowding in major European cities, travelers are turning towards Japan. Top locations for a first time visit include modern Tokyo, traditional Kyoto, and the foodie city of Osaka. There's so much more to see, though, including Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, Okinawa, and skiing up north in Hokkaido. Japan is so popular because there's so much to see...you have to come back time and time again to experience it all. #grandviewtravel #travelagency #japantravel #japantrip #travelguide

So much to do in Japan and Tokyo alone...you could spend an infinite amount of time in Tokyo and still not see everything. #grandviewtravel #travelagency #japantrip #tokyojapan #tokyotrip #asiatravel

So many great reasons to visit Japan in the off season! The weather in Tokyo is a lot milder than in the midwest, with average highs around 50 degrees in December. On average, Mt. Fuji is only visible for visitors 20%-30% of the year. December is actually the best time of year to see Mt. Fuji, with a 68% likelihood of the entire mountain being visible. The mountain also has its iconic snow cap during this time. No matter what time of year you go, early morning is best for visibility as clouds tend to roll in in the afternoon.

Interlaken area is often called the adventure sports capital of Europe, and for good reason! There is so much to do here other than just hiking. You can go paragliding, biking, canyon swinging, cliff walking, and climb a via ferrata. The Murren-Gimmelwald via ferrata starts in Murren and takes around 2.5-3 hrs as you make your way across the iron rungs towards Gimmelwald. It’s accessible for beginners due to the iron rungs and ladders attached to the rock gface. Then when you’re done, take a 5 minute gondola ride back up to Murren. Definitely one of the most unique and fun activities with great views. #grandviewTravel #switzerland #switzerlandtravel #murrenswitzerland #jungfrauregion #jungfrau #europedestinations #europetravel #europetrip

We've got a lot of clients heading out now on end of summer trips. Right now, we have clients in the Swiss Alps, northern Italy, Hawaii, Germany, Alaska, and more. Where did you travel this summer? #grandviewTravel #travelagency #europetravel #eurosummer #hawaiitravel #alaskatravel #italiansummer

This month, we celebrated 35 years of planning trips all over the world. That’s a lot of travel! We love creating unique itineraries and building dream trips for our clients. Thanks for being with us for the past 35 years, looking forward to more travel to come! #grandviewTravel #eurosummer #europetravel #traveltips #italytravel #travelagency #allinclusive

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