When traveling by air, it’s always a good idea to bring a carry on, regardless of whether or not you’re checking a bag. Most airlines allow you to bring 2 carry on bags—a larger bag and a small personal item, like a backpack or a purse—included in the cost of your ticket (although this is…
The world is a big place, and odds are, you’ve seen very little of it. That means there are so many places and sights out there still left for you to see! Here are some cool places you should try to see this June: Sydney, Australia Sydney is really hitting its stride lately. The culinary…
There’s a whole big world out there for you to explore! We think everyone should commit to seeing 1 new city every month, even if it’s just a short drive from where you live. Life is short, and you should drink in as much of this world as you can! Here are 5 places you…
One of the worst things about traveling is having to deal with the stress that comes with airports. After paying an arm and a leg to check a bag, being frisked by TSA, and searching in futility to find an available outlet to charge your cell phone, you just want to be able to relax…
For many years, there was a stigma against working from home, as employers thought it was a sign of inefficiency or even laziness. However, with technology advances in recent years, working from home has gotten easier than ever. Recent studies have also shown that working from home can be just as much of an advantage…
No matter what kind of job you have, you’re certain to have some days that are more productive than others. We took a look at our most productive employees and asked them for their best tips for accomplishing more during the day. Here are tips for being more productive, whether you’re working at an office…
There’s been a lot of discussion recently about whether travel agents are still relevant today compared to do-it-yourself websites that abound online. The short answer: yes, travel agents have more expertise and connections that those DIY sites lack. We read a lot of things about travel agents, some true and some not so much. So…
After having been in business for over 15 years now, we’ve experienced pretty much everything there is to experience—both good and bad—when it comes to traveling the world. Whether you’re a first time traveler or a seasoned explorer, follow these tips to have a positive travel experience: The Early Bird Catches the Worm We get…
Working as an independent travel agent can be a rewarding and profitable experience, if you do it right. One of the biggest questions we hear from our agents is “how do we market ourselves?” This is a very important question, and there’s not a one-size-fits all answer. But for those of you just getting started,…
Working from home is a great luxury of the Internet age. As many as 1 in 5 Americans work from a home office at least once a week and that number continues to grow year after year. Benefits of working from home include increased productivity and efficiency, lower stress, and decreases costs. Working from home…
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