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Great Fall Foliage Destinations
Great Fall Foliage Destinations Leaf-peeping season is upon us - and in this age of social distancing it is an activity that can still easily be enjoyed. Check out our guide for some of the best places across America to see the foliage change colors. Breckenridge, Colorado - With bright gold aspens juxtaposed against a bluebird blue cloudless sky, and set to a backdrop of snowcapped craggy mountains, the historic 19th-century silver mining turned ski town of Breckenridge is one of Colorado's first places to welcome the changing fall colors. The town, less than a two-hour drive west of Denver, [...]
Top 10 Classic American Road Trips
Top 10 Classic American Road Trips It’s never too late for a classic American road trip. From the beaches of Big Sur to the famous Route 66, TravelKatz has rounded up 10 classic road trip itineraries to share: Badlands National Park: A short 2-day trip through Badlands National Park to Mount Rushmore offers the chance to take in the rock formations of the Badlands Wall, the view from the Big Badlands Overlook, a hike along the scenic Notch Trail and the Badlands Loop Scenic Byway, said to be one of the most recognizable scenic byways in America. The Road to [...]
Museums Make a Comeback
Museums Make a Comeback After the widespread disruption of 2020, many of the country’s top museums now have blockbuster exhibitions scheduled to help bring visitors back. From Los Angeles to New York, here are five of the top upcoming exhibitions your group won’t want to miss. Photo compliments of: gilber franco on Unsplash At the Dallas Museum of Art - Van Gogh and the Olive Groves Open from: Oct. 17, 2021 thru Feb. 6, 2022 In 2021, the Dallas Museum will collaborate on the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Vincent van Gogh’s olive grove series, which he painted while at the [...]
TravelKatz New Year’s Resolutions
After everything we have been through these past several months, we have counted down to the New Year, 2021, meaning now is the time of year to start thinking about Travel New Year’s Resolutions. In that spirit, TravelKatz has named eight travel resolutions for 2021 – eight ways that travel can lead to a more meaningful life.
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.
5 Common Travel Insurance Questions Answered
It’s a good idea to consider circumstances that could require insurance from the outset of your planning.
5 Safety Tips for Every Group + 1 Extra
TravelKatz will either do or suggest completing the following safety tips for all our groups and their travel leaders as we prepare for your trip.
Taking Your Pet on Vacation
Taking your pet on a vacation - International or Domestic - isn’t as simple as you might think, but with the right preparation, it can result in an incredibly memorable holiday.
Your Ultimate Guide to a Stress-Free Road Trip
Sure, you can fly somewhere to explore and discover new places, but driving opens a whole new world of freedom, sights, and opportunities.
Finding the Fun in a Family Road Trip
The key is to plan ahead and know your limitations well enough to know how you will manage each. Being in the car for an extended period of time; then work around that to come up with a travel itinerary that maximizes fun and minimizes stress. Also, planning gets the kids involved in everything! They're invested in it because they made the decision.
When You Want Family Travel to Really Count
The latest trend: family vacation planning. The idea behind it is to encourage families to take the time and save the money so that they can meet all of their travel goals. Preplanning is about getting value and saving money; like you would for college. Some families struggle to save for their family vacation and this destination may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the family.
Can’t Miss Museum Exhibits
Summer is the best time to experience the nation's wonderful museums.
