Cuba is a great travel destination and was to become one of the more popular destinations when it opened for American travel a few years ago. With the change in political climate over the last few years, it’s become much more confusing to go to Cuba so it’s not a surprise that Cuba travel is […]
My AirBnb Scam Experience
March 26, 2019 by 40 Comments
My AirBnb Scam Experience My two best friends and I recently went to Madrid for a long weekend (Thursday to Monday) where we went to watch El Clasico, a massive soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. It’s a big deal to go and we were super excited. We don’t get to all hang […]
I Travel Because
March 14, 2019 by 11 Comments
I Travel Because As you all know I am a proud global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance and my good friends are currently running a campaign called “I travel because”. I’ve been asked to write a post about why I travel. It sounds pretty simple but it’s actually very complicated. I travel because of so […]
My Top Four Warm Weather Destinations
February 11, 2019 by 9 Comments
Visit These Winter Vacation Destinations and Get Financial Rewards, Too As you probably know, New York City is one of my favorite places in the world and I’m lucky enough to call it home. Come this time of year, however, I dream about escaping the polar vortex. Depending on where you live, I’d imagine you […]
My Experience Using Travelpro® Luggage
December 22, 2018 by 4 Comments
Luggage is always an issue when you travel as much as I do. What’s the best luggage for me and my needs? Is it durable? Will it last? Does it have the proper pockets, storage and space? Is it sturdy? Will it jam? I’ve dealt with all these issues for the last 20 years and […]
Puerto Rico is Back and Holiday Travel Increases 15%
December 11, 2018 by 1 Comment
According to Allianz Global Assistance’s 2018 Top Holiday Destinations Report, American travel increased 15 percent this holiday season over last year. New York City and Cancun continue to reign as the most popular domestic and international destinations. Personally, I totally understand New York! After reviewing American plans to travel from December 19 to December 27, […]
Holiday Shopping & Travel: Treat Others Now, Treat Yourself Later
November 12, 2018 by 7 Comments
The holiday season is a time of giving, but that doesn’t only mean clothes, electronics or home goods. As you probably know, I love travel and I get all warm and fuzzy when I’m gifting those types of experiences to my friends and family during the holidays – whether it’s tickets to a sports event […]
Enter the 2018 ScholarTrips Contest to Win Money to Travel
October 5, 2018 by 3 Comments
Want to travel the world? Who doesn’t, right? Well when you’re a student the biggest issue is usually money so that’s why I’m excited about this new opportunity from Allianz Travel Insurance. It’s called ScholarTrips; a national written or video essay contest awarding six students with $2,500 scholarships, ten students with $1,000 scholarships and twenty-five […]
Half of Americans Haven’t Had a Week Long Vacation in Years
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Half (51%) of Americans haven’t had a vacation in more than a year, including four in ten (38%, up a point from last year) who say it’s been more than two years, according to the 10th annual Vacation Confidence Index released by Allianz Global Assistance. A vacation is defined as a leisure trip of at […]
What Illnesses are Covered by Travel Insurance
September 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Without question, canceling or cutting short a trip because of illness is a worst case scenario. You’ve been planning for months, the unforeseen happens and memories are dashed. Of course your health and wellness are the most important things but getting sick on the road can be costly and nobody likes to lose money. That’s […]
