River flowing through European City

Customer Reviews: European Vista

Hi – just wanted to let you know that the trip was fantastic & “Ellie Teasdale” was a very knowledgeable & helpful tour guide.  Everything was so easy & smooth going for us.  The tour itself was well planned to showcase Ireland at its best and the additional optional outings were also well chosen.  From […]
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How to travel light on your next trip

Travel Smart, Travel Light

By: Nicolas Roussakis

I cannot overemphasize how important it is not to over-pack when traveling especially when traveling by air. For those of us old enough to remember the so called “golden days” of travel, preparing for a trip was a very tedious and time consuming procedure; when it came to packing more was better. The rule was […]
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Why travel insurance is important when traveling

Travel Insurance – Luxury or Necessity?

By: Nicolas Roussakis

As we approach the peak travel season I need to remind all travelers to include the purchase of travel insurance when budgeting for their trip. Don’t let the extra cost deter you from purchasing travel insurance — the peace of mind it buys is worth every penny. A small accident or illness in a foreign […]
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3 Reasons NOT to use a Travel Agent

After posting a video on why you SHOULD use a travel agent, this time Nolan Burris turns it all around. Here are three great reasons NOT to use one!
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Travel Alert! - Don't be victim to travel fraud

Travel Scam Alert!

By: Nicolas Roussakis

Consumer fraud by unscrupulous online travel providers is on the rise. There is not a day going by that you don’t hear of another scam at the expense of the unsuspecting traveler who’s looking for the best deal. It seems there is an open season on the bargain hunter who, in the name of “savings”, […]
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Vietnam, Cambodia & riches of the Mekong

Customer Reviews: Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong

A wondrous adventure a great way to capture the essence of Vietnam and Cambodia. Special thanks to Rashida at Grand Escapades for her guidance and professionalism. I can say our trip was everything we expected and more. Uniworld tours are 5-star company with a superior staff that cater to every need. A pleasure to travel […]
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Grand Bahia Principe - Bouganville, Dominican Republic

Customer Reviews: Grand Bahia Principe Bouganville

Hi Maggie Just wanted to let you know we had an outstanding vacation The complex was extraordinary in every way, food was fantastic and there was tons of variety, our room was beautiful and the services were outstanding in all locations of the site. We spoke with many others and did not hear one complaint, […]
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Travel agents can help you more than you think!

The Travel Agent is dead – Long live the Travel Consultant

By: Nicolas Roussakis

Technology is moving at the speed of light these days and is replacing the human factor in many industries, creating new opportunities for some and major socioeconomic problems for others. The travel industry has been at the forefront of the technological revolution and has undergone an extreme transformation with many of the pundits and so […]
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Airport Wifi Signal

Top 10 fastest WiFi enabled airports in the world

By: Nicolas Roussakis

There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to use the decrepit airport WiFi during long layovers, or trying to pull up your flight info while scrambling in-between flights and the connection crawls to a halt, or drops every couple of seconds. Luckily for all travelers, free high speed wifi is becoming more of a common sight among the worlds […]
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Forbidden City - China

Trip Review: China Land & Riverboat Tour

CHINA LAND & RIVERBOAT TOUR TRAVELER REVIEW Hello, We are back – safe and sound… Overall opinion: Amazing country – worth seeing – growing fast ( not sure how long they will sustain that growth before running out of money) – lots of traffic – lots of people (especially at the tourist locations) …   […]
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