The Women’s World Cup begins on June 6th in the host country of Canada. Twenty-four of the finest women’s soccer teams from all over the world will congregate in six of Canada’s most beautiful cities to compete for this year’s World Cup. And yes, the USA team is one of the 24 teams competing for... Read More
We’ve written a lot about how well the Wireless Traveler pocket WiFi hotspot works overseas. But did you know it also works really well in the U.S.? Whether you are working or on vacation, you’ll find the pocket WiFi hotspot invaluable. GREAT FOR COMMUTERS Ian, our president, always carries a hotspot in his briefcase. Located... Read More
Traveling overseas? What is your best option — Satellite, SIM or Skype? We are asked this every day by Travel Advisors and clients. SATELLITE PHONES Rule of thumb – if you can see the sky you can make a call with a satellite phone. They are perfect for cruises, safaris and any type of remote... Read More
Imagine a vacation that includes visits to Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, the Austrian Lake District, medieval fortresses, Baroque monasteries, and wineries. Imagine having an intimate experience with the places you visit – discovering cultural tradition and customs you might not otherwise have a chance to discover. Imagine witnessing some of the most gorgeous scenery in... Read More
Luxury train travel is like stepping back in time to a romantic age. When the journey itself was as anticipated as the destination. Handsomely crafted compartments. Elegant dining cars and gourmet meals. Comfortable lounge cars where you can savor a nightcap with fellow travelers. Today, luxury train travel evokes the gracious hospitality of those bygone times.... Read More
A study abroad is an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their horizon – gaining invaluable experience and knowledge along the way. Whether you plan to study abroad in England, France, Italy or Spain or anywhere in Europe this summer, we have some great tips for you! According to Nina Truong, who did a study... Read More
Holland is not just all windmills and wooden shoes. It is also flowers. Tulips in particular. And in the spring time, Holland becomes one of the most colorful regions in the world. The famous flower season begins with crocuses in late March, followed by daffodils and hyacinths, until the tulips burst onto the scene from... Read More
London and Paris are two of Europe’s most famed tourist destinations. And the perfect time to visit both is in May, when these two cities come to life. With the high-speed Eurostar train service through the underwater Channel Tunnel – affectionately known as the “chunnel” – a day visit to either city is very doable.... Read More
Hong Kong, one of the world’s premier travel destinations, will host the 2015 Virtuoso® Symposium. The event, held by leading luxury travel agency network Virtuoso®, will bring together some of the world’s leading luxury travel companies and influential individuals. Recently, Virtuoso and its travel agency members recognized Hong Kong as one of the top 10... Read More
The next time you travel abroad, you can stay safely and reliably connected with a pocket WiFi hotspot. For those travelers not familiar with WiFi hotspots, they are small in size and allow you to connect up to 5 devices to the Internet at one time (e.g., smart phone, iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.). You can... Read More
Late August and early September can be an ideal time of year to travel to Ireland. The throngs of tourists that crowd the island from mid-June through mid-August have generally thinned out, but the weather still remains mild. Daytime brings high temperatures in the 60s and low 70s, with overnight low temperatures in the 50s.... Read More
