Seems like there are a lot of weddings coming up in the next year or so. . .probably a result of so many marriages being postponed over the last 18 months. We’ve talked to several travel experts about the ideal honeymoon in a post-Covid world. Our friend and colleague, Andrew Taylor, and his team at …
A European Honeymoon Itinerary, courtesy of The Luxury Wanderer Read More »
One of the highlights of our recent trip to Italy was meeting up with the Ridolfi family in Corchiano, a small village in the Lazio region about 40 miles north of Rome. The Ridolfis trace their ancestral roots back to Florence during the Renaissance, when they were allied with the Medici family in politics, business …
The final leg of our trip led us to the Eternal City, Rome. It’s a city of many contradictions: it’s large and sprawling, but the many neighborhoods have a very local, small-town feel. Beautiful art and architecture, right next to impassive and massive post-WWII structures. New vs. Old vs. Ancient. Loud public areas situated ten …
When we told people we were visiting Ischia on our trip, we got two sets of responses. Italians and other Europeans would applaud our choice and tell us how much we would enjoy it. Most Americans, however, would give us a blank look and ask “Where is Ischia?” Ischia is the largest island in the …
Where is Ischia? And other questions answered. . .A Trip Report Read More »
Asking a favor and reciprocating as well. . .It dawned on us that our subscribers are a seasoned group of travelers that could be a big help to us. Please give us some ideas, tips and great advice for our next trip! Mrs. E and I have been working on the ground portion of our …
Strap yourself in for a very quick trip around the travel world on this beautiful summer weekend. The Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus is impacting people all over the world, and we think travel is about to get more difficult. . .again. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, look for mask requirements to reappear here …
The Delta Blues: This Week in Travel, July 25, 2021 Read More »
Welcome aboard for a quick spin around the travel news globe. Here are this week’s highlights, starting with several Covid-19 related stories. Spain, France and Denmark began welcoming tourists this week, joining a handful of European countries that are now open for international travel. Keep in mind that most of these countries do require a …
A messy journey around the travel world this weekend. . .starting with a cautionary tale from Kauai. If your near-term travel plans include a rental car, make sure you have a backup plan to your backup plan. One of our fellow ET’s just returned with this report: The car rental situation is a TOTAL mess. We …
Europe continues to inch toward welcoming US travelers. . .many US destinations are fully booked as domestic travel surges. . .Asia continues to struggle to control a dangerous Covid-19 wave. Those are the main headlines this week in travel. Italy has reopened, with Delta and, now, American offering Covid-tested flights. Here’s what to expect, from …
It’s been another eventful week in the world of travel, with a steady supply of positive and negative news. Here we go again. . .fasten your seat belts! Europe continues to open up, both internally and to international visitors. But it’s a patchwork quilt, with some countries open, others remaining closed, some with heavy restrictions, …
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