JetBlue Airways recently announced daily flight service between Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL) and Quito, Ecuador (UIO). Service is scheduled to begin on February 25, 2016. Flights will depart FLL at 7:05 pm and arrive to UIO at 11:30 pm. The return flight from UIO departs at 12:59 am and arrives to FLL at 5:14 am. […]
Read PostOvernight, Colorado’s most famous plant bloomed. This marks the first time a corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), native to Sumatra, has bloomed in the Rocky Mountain region. The staff at Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) are proud parents. A live cam has tracked the bloom’s progression since August 14. At peak times, thousands of people have watched the […]
Read PostThe Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s top ecotourism destinations. There are several sanctuaries open to visitors across two Mexican states – Michoacán and Mexico. Piedra Herrada is the easiest monarch sanctuary to access from Mexico City and only a 2-hr drive from the Santa Fe district […]
Read PostWhen asked how I wanted to spend Saturday morning in Valle de Bravo, I said “Can we do something like this? Over this?” And that’s how I ended up paragliding from Reserva Estatal Monte Alto high above Valle de Bravo to the water’s edge of Lake Avándaro. This area is well known for being one […]
Read PostWho should I tip? How much should I tip? Does it matter what country I’m visiting? We’re asked questions about tipping more than any other topic during the travel planning stages for clients. It shouldn’t be so hard, but tipping tends to be one of the most difficult aspects of travel to navigate. The information […]
Read PostWe recently spent a couple weeks exploring Mexico and while there, the Oscars were on. While watching this annual tribute to movies (in Spanish), thoughts turned to movies that inspired bouts of wanderlust in us. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty gave Iceland its first leading role in a Hollywood blockbuster. Nebraska had us looking […]
Read PostNobody likes to get sick while traveling, but travel enough, and it’s sure to happen. The following is a list of 11 items that should be on everyone’s pack list according to Dr. Richard Wenzel (article originally published in Budget Travel Magazine). 1. Antacids for heartburn and indigestion. 2 and 3. Adhesive bandages and triple […]
Read PostThe months spanning June through November correspond to the rainy season in Costa Rica. However, unlike the four season we have here in the US, Costa Rica only has two seasons (1: Dry Season from December to May and 2: Rainy or “Green” Season). If given the choice between the two, we recommend traveling during […]
Read PostOne of the top questions we receive from clients relates to what should be worn during a particular trip. We’ve found that it’s easier to focus on what not to wear. A huge part of staying safe while traveling involves the art of blending in, not standing out. When packing for your next adventure abroad, […]
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