What’s Trending Now: Feeling Grateful Can you feel it? That light, airy feeling? The uplifting effervescence that’s coursing through our veins? Even the most stoic among us are reveling in appreciation for things that maybe we took for granted (or perhaps even whined a little bit about) prior to 2020. We’ve gained a new perspective on simple, everyday privileges like dining out, gathering with family, meeting new people, and even breathing fresh, clean air. With all this time to think, we’ve refined our outlook on traveling, too. This year, as we venture out, we’re focused on quality instead of quantity. We’re digging deeper, paying better attention, and noticing things we may have missed before. We’re savoring our connections to other people and delighting in their cultural heritage. And we’re more mindful of the delicate ecosystems that teem and bloom all around us. We’re packing gratitude and sharing it generously wherever we go. In light of this trend toward being better travelers, we’re dedicating this section to the facets of travel that are worthy of our gratitude journals.
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8 things we’re deeply grateful for …
The Advice of an Expert Travel Advisor—Now More than Ever As Covid-19 slowly made its way around the world, many were in the middle of their annual vacation. There were two types of travelers --those who booked with a travel advisor and had someone on their side advocating on their behalf, and those who didn't. This new world of post-pandemic travel requires constant vigilance, something most travelers don't have time for but most advisors consider one of the most important parts of their jobs. Keeping up with ever-changing openings and shutdowns, new regulations, and testing requirements is a full-time job. It doesn't have to be yours.
5 Reasons to Cherish Travel Advisors 1. They're experts with insider knowledge because travel is their full-time job. 2. They power our dreams and turn them into reality. 3. They never make us navigate the unknown alone. 4. T hey know the right people in both good times and in bad. 5. They're here for us before, during and after our travels.
ENSEMBLE VAC ATIONS I SPRING 2021
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