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For the Foodies in the Group – All 50 States Ranked by Food
All 50 States, Ranked by Their Food If you could only eat in one state for the rest of your life, what state would it be? It's a complicated question informed by numerous factors -- cities with quality restaurant scenes, singular state specialties, variety of fresh seafood and produce -- and obviously the answer will vary tremendously from person to person. After all, one person's Maine lobster binge is another person's shellfish allergy-induced emergency room visit. Nonetheless, our intrepid panel (which is unbiased at least in the sense of being completely omnivorous) put its best taste buds forward and devised [...]
All New Cruise Options with Images
All-New Cruise Options Cruising is returning and some of the industry's biggest names are planning to welcome guests back to the world's oceans and rivers with all-new vessels ranging from intimate to enormous. Here are some of the most highly anticipated ships and TravelKatz’ favorites set to launch later this year and beyond. Rendering of the Seabourn Venture. (Image via Seabourn) Seabourn's ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will pay tribute to the remote destinations visited by the brand's highly successful expedition and Ventures by Seabourn [...]
10 Questions to Answer When Planning a Cruise
10 Questions to Answer When Planning a Cruise Planning a cruise vacation can be a challenge for those who either haven't traveled much or who haven't taken an organized tour or vacation. How do you plan that first cruise? Family and friends often get together to discuss where they want to travel or vacation next. You might have heard cruise tales and seen cruise vacation pictures of your family and friends or read in magazines and online about how much fun (and economical) cruising can be. If you want to "take the plunge" and go on your first cruise, where do [...]
Holiday Travel Really Does a Number On Your Body
Holiday Travel Really Does a Number to Your Body Crowded airports, overpacked luggage, cramped airplane seats — and maybe even a stomach-tightening, nail-biting anxiety brought on by the annual visit to your in-laws — are all very real perils of holiday travel. Add on the weeks of pre-holiday office treats and big holiday meals, and you've got a recipe for disaster. To help combat all the tolls that holiday travel takes on your body, we talked to a few people asking what they do to guide them through the many menaces of holiday travel and to share their advice. Dry [...]
We Specalize in Family Travel
We Specialize in Group Travel Which Also Means Family Travel Life is full of surprises… Professionally speaking, we have had our share in the last several years. We have been astonished at all the amazing products and services the travel industry offers families that go beyond what we call the Big Three: Cruises, Theme Parks and All-Inclusives. We were stunned when we read in a travel publication that 40% of U.S. travel agents specialize in family travel, surpassing niches like luxury (22%), adventure, (10%), and even weddings (11%). At the same time, we scratched our head at how relatively little [...]
Travel Insurance – How Cancel For Any Reason Works, COVID, Political/Security Evacuation
Insurance - How Cancel for Any Reason Coverage Works Some are unsure if they are traveling to certain destinations, how travel insurance can help in these situations. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance can provide coverage for a number of events that may not be covered under standard Trip Cancellation insurance. There are several instances that may impact travelers and how CFAR works could be valuable. What is Cancel for Any Reason Coverage: CFAR coverage is an optional upgrade that can provide up to 75% reimbursement of your trip cost if you have to cancel for any reason at all [...]
Establishing Yourself as a Group Leader
Establishing Yourself as a Group Leader Instead of searching far and wide for a group leader, look in the mirror and meet the best in the business – you! Whether or not your new to group travel, establishing yourself as a group leader is a powerful way in which to build integrity, skill sets, experience, followers, and profits. Don’t you love to travel? Don’t you love helping people? Is that what you signed up for? Since you tell us the answers are yes…we must assume these are the top reasons why you picked this responsibility in the first place. People trust [...]
Taking Children on a Cruise
Imagine a vacation where someone not only cleans your room twice a day but picks up after the kids. Imagine they can order whatever they like to eat -- and as much as they like -- at no extra charge. Imagine guaranteed-to-please activities, whether the kids are 4 or 14.
Top 10 Reasons Why People Love Cruising
Promoting cruise vacations to our clients is easy! Most all love to cruise…
The 5 Best Cruises for Post-Holiday
These are TravelKatz picks for sailings that are bound to jump-start your new wellness resolutions.
What TravelKatz is telling clients about traveling now
Sure, you can fly somewhere to explore and discover new places, but using a Travel Advisor opens a whole new world of freedom, sights, cultures, opportunities and adventures.
Why Use A Travel Advisor
Sure, you can fly somewhere to explore and discover new places, but using a Travel Advisor opens a whole new world of freedom, sights, cultures, opportunities and adventures.