Category Archives: Destination Updates

Top 5 Can’t-miss Works of Art at the Louvre

The Louvre is perhaps the most famous art museum in the world - and that means big crowds. Not only are the halls typically swarmed with tourists, but the Louvre is a sprawling museum, with 35,000 objects spread over nearly 700,000 square feet! If you've snagged some cheap business-class tickets to Paris but only have a…

How to Plan a Trip to Brazil for Carnival

The Brazilian Carnival has its roots in an old Catholic tradition which precedes the time before Lent. During Lent, many Catholics give up eating meat for 40 days. The word "carnival" comes from the Old Italian "carnelevare," which means to remove meat. In other words, the Carnival is a time to let loose and celebrate…

Affordable island getaways you can take this winter

It seems there are two types of people in the world: There are those who, every January or February, escape the harsh winter by fleeing to a tropical paradise, and there are those who look on enviously at these snowbirds, wishing they could enjoy a bit of the tropics themselves. Fortunately, this distinction is shrinking…

New Year’s Resolution: See More of the World

If you're looking for a New Year's resolution that will improve your mind, body and mood, consider the benefits of traveling abroad. Unlike traditional resolutions like pledging to exercise more frequently, traveling has immediate benefits - plus it's way more fun. According to USA Today, travel can bestow several educational advantages. It not only gives you a broader understanding of…