By: Debi Franke I’ve always wanted to see the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera and the Monaco Grand Prix is a prime event for the area, so this year I decided to join the “beautiful people” on the Riviera to watch one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. I found […]
9 Ways to Save on Money Exchange Overseas
The U.S. dollar is the most widely used currency in the world. Many countries accept it, in addition to their own national currency. A few others, such as Ecuador and the British Virgin Islands, have even adopted the U.S. dollar as their own, but travel to most countries requires exchanging U.S. dollars into the local […]
How to Manage Safe Travels in the Face of Travel Warnings
U.S. citizens travel to the far corners of the globe every day. There are millions of reasons to travel and just as many places to go. On any given day, a communications consultant might meet with his client in Argentina, a family vacations in Tuscany, and newlyweds honeymoon in the Seychelles. The one thing we […]
14 Unique Things to Do on Florida’s Paradise Coast
Did you ever wonder what paradise looks like? Well, on the Paradise Coast of southwest Florida, it means pristine beaches, untamed nature, luxury boutiques, refined dining, and enough outdoor pursuits to keep the even most active vacationers busy. Florida’s Paradise Coast includes the charming city of Naples, Marco Island and the Gulf Coast portion of […]
Is Booking Hotels Direct Really in Your Best Interest?
Over the last couple months, major hotel chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG have launched independent marketing campaigns to woo travelers into booking hotels direct – but is booking direct really in the best interest of the business traveler? Obviously, as a Travel Management Company who books corporate hotel reservations, Covington Travel has […]
How to Take a Pet Friendly Vacation
Memorial Day weekend brings the unofficial launch of the summer travel season – sun and fun at the beach, family sojourns to visit relatives, or maybe university scouting with your older teen. If you wouldn’t think of leaving your pet at home when you go on vacation, you’re in good company. About 20 percent of […]
