Deb Matson - Travel Consultant

23/12/2021

Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a bright, healthy and happy 2022!

05/02/2021

Coming soon!

In the near future, travel may require digital documentation showing that passengers have been vaccinated or tested for the coronavirus. Answers to your questions.

30/12/2020

Sending wishes for a peaceful and safe end of year for all of my friends, family, and clients, and sending hope, and positive energy into 2021.

This is THE ULTIMATE list of travel quotes. Let wordsmiths like Stephen King & Mark Twain transport you around the world with the best travel quotes.

26/07/2020

I felt this was a really excellent article, and hope it brings ideas and perspective.

Travel is a privilege. Here are some ways to cope without it for a while.

19/07/2020

From digital ankle bracelets to forced isolation, the fight against the coronavirus might mean travelers might have to give up their privacy.

01/07/2020

A new study suggests that exploring your own neighborhood could be just as much of a mood booster as discovering a new faraway place.

23/06/2020

Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.

17/06/2020

As airlines resume operations in the Covid-19 era, many major carriers, including Virgin Atlantic, KLM and American Airlines, are suspending alcohol service on some or all flights

22/05/2020

Here are the latest TSA rules, if you are planning on flying.

The changes to security procedures are meant to reduce the amount of contact between passengers and TSA agents.

18/04/2020

For the latest on airline COVID change/cancellation policies.

Policies vary by carrier, so it’s always best to visit your airline’s COVID-19 resource pages directly for the most up-to-date information and guidance.

29/02/2020

Information is being updated frequently, but here is the latest on the Coronavirus, from a travelers perspective.

Here are the facts about the coronavirus, including travel insurance implications, State Department travel warnings, reactions from cruise lines and airlines, and more.

16/02/2020

Glacier Bay is spectacular - I would love to help you experience it with an Uncruise adventure!

UnCruise swiped right on Glacier Bay, a match made in heaven. This is UnCruise. Small ship adventure cruises sail in Alaska, Mexico's Sea of Cortes, Hawaii, ...

07/02/2020

Our government at work, making things harder for thousands of people... Like flying was not hard enough on people!

According to the DHS, New Yorkers are no longer eligible to enroll in Trusted Traveler Programs because of DHS’ disagreement over a new “Green Light Law” that the state adopted late last year. 

31/01/2020

I am thrilled to announced that I have been certified as an Adventurist Travel Consultant working with UnCruise Adventures. Their small ships carry 22-90 guests on voyages in Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Columbia & Snake Rivers, coastal Washington, Costa Rica & Panamá, and the Galápagos Islands, and they are dedicated to the highest standards and to giving back to the places visited.

UnCruise Adventures offers an alternative to traditional cruising by taking travelers into areas that are not accessible to larger ships and on activities that focus on the wilderness, wildlife and culture in each destination. Nine adventure vessels offer opportunities for outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, skiff explorations, and stand-up paddle boarding. Everything is all-inclusive, so there are no added costs for shore excursions. And the Food is fabulous!!

There are still spots left for this Spring and Summer! Please contact me for more information!

26/01/2020

The Department of Transportation is proposing new rules that would make it harder to fly with an emotional support animal.

04/01/2020

Traveling can be stressful enough without your favorite small creature.

29/12/2019

We are the passenger of the same boat that’s heading towards a common destination. May the hopes of New Year guide us in the right direction! Have a beautiful NYE eve and year ahead!

22/12/2019

Holiday Holidays to all of my clients and friends! Thanks for making 2019 a wonderful year for me. I am wishing for light and prosperity for all of us in 2020!

While Germany’s Christmas markets are a favorite among travelers, a little-known market in Transylvania has added sparkle to an ancient city with a German-speaking community.

13/12/2019

With just a few stops left on a yearlong trip, the 52 Places Traveler reveled in the sunny days in Perth and the Northern Rivers region, but there were ominous signs as well.

07/12/2019

Singapore really does have the most amazing airport!

On an overnight stay, our writer wandered from the Shiseido Forest Valley to the Canopy Park, eating prawn dumplings, salted-egg potato chips and chrysanthemum gelato under a glass sky.

30/11/2019

To get nitty-gritty, budget-saving tips, we turned to ski-town locals and winter fanatics for advice.

16/11/2019

More compelling reasons to work with a travel agent!

With the OTAs, travelers are typically left to fend for themselves when travel plans don’t go as expected or when fraud has been perpetrated.

15/11/2019

Only in SF!

Pigs might not fly, but LiLou the therapy pig wants to make air travel less stre...

09/11/2019

Once a staple of Native Hawaiian cuisine, taro is no longer as easily accessible, but a new wave of chefs is rediscovering its power.

01/11/2019

On this dance team at a Queens community center, being a grandma is a plus.

26/10/2019

In this week’s Tripped Up column, Sarah Firshein investigates that pesky recommendation that travelers have passports with expiration dates at least six months past their proposed travel.

19/10/2019

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15/10/2019

Millions of Americans are unprepared for the launch of the REAL ID program, which could prevent them from flying, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

15/10/2019

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/SFO-to-spend-more-than-1-billion-to-hold-back-14520605.php

As government officials around the world look for ways to protect their coastlines against the effects of climate change in the decades to come, planners at San Francisco International are moving ahead with a proposal to build a 10-mile-long seawall around the facility to protect it from the rising....

14/10/2019

When you stay in a hotel, do you like to take home those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel from the bathroom? Better get them while you can, because they're going to become real collector's items - especially in California. This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans...