Liz Gluck, who works in Operations Support at Covington Travel’s headquarters, shares her personal impressions of the Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana. My 24 year old daughter and I recently enjoyed a perfect three-night mother/daughter getaway at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this November. At first arrival, we were […]
What to Expect When Winter Storms Affect Travel
And so it begins again… The first winter storms of the 2015-16 season have already dumped feet of snow from California’s Sierra Nevada into the Rockies and the Midwest to the Great Lakes. Whether you love it or hate it, winter weather invariably impacts thousands of travelers every year. Knowing how to react during a […]
Tips for Holiday Air Travel
If your holiday travel plans include an airline flight this year, you’ll be joining an estimated 25.3 million passengers flying on U.S. airlines over the 12-day Thanksgiving period, and up to 45 million fliers over the two and a half week Christmas period.* That means you should expect long ticket counter lines, very busy security […]
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Nothing can ruin a trip faster than a medical malady, whether it’s a mild case of Montezuma’s Revenge or a major health scare that requires hospitalization. Here are steps to take to preempt, prepare and protect yourself to stay healthy while traveling. Preempt Medical Issues Before travel, possibly even in the trip planning stages, do […]
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Travel in an Age of Terrorism
On November 13, 2015, yet another act of terrorism took innocent lives – this time through a coordinated attack in Paris. This tragedy follows attacks in Boston (April 2013), Mumbai (November 2008), London (July 2005), Madrid (March 2004), Bali (October 2002), not to mention New York (September 2001) and many other cities over the past […]
Raise Your Vacation Bar to “Luxury” in the Caribbean
The islands of the Caribbean are relatively close to home for many U.S. travelers, yet offer a change of pace that relaxes and rejuvenates. Travel to the Caribbean is a great value, compared to the cost of vacationing in Tahiti, Seychelles or other tropical beach destinations. In addition, the Caribbean offers a number of exclusive […]
