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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 [...]
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.
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.
5 Common Travel Insurance Questions Answered
It’s a good idea to consider circumstances that could require insurance from the outset of your planning.
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.
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.
6 Simple Tips for Smooth Travel with a Disability
Traveling with a disability does not mean you are limited to where you can go - anymore.
5 Ways to Stay Healthy Ashore
5 WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY ASHORE BEFORE YOU GO Make sure your immunizations are up to date for the destinations you're visiting and have a flu jab if you're flying anywhere. Ask your doctor or local travel clinic for advice. Travel insurance with good medical cover is essential. PACK FACE MASKS, WIPES, AND HAND SANITIZER: These are useful when soap and water aren't available. Keeping your hands clean helps prevent the spread of germs and bacteria – and it should go without saying that you wash or clean your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Most destinations will [...]
Become a Tipping Expert
Travel tipping guide - Who gets what? Become a tipping expert by learning exactly who you should tip and by how much. To tip or not to tip, and if yes, when and how much for what services? For many travelers, the rules are murky. How much to tip often depends on the circumstance, and there’s a wide variety of opinions on the matter. Keep in mind that these “tips” are only for domestic U.S. travel; tipping customs vary overseas. What is surprising is that many travelers don’t realize that tipping is even appropriate or expected in certain circumstances. From [...]
