TRAVEL TALK

Have you ever wondered why a healthy traveler with no pre-existing conditions would need to have travel insurance? Please keep reading because this story will give you some insight that might change the way you look at your own trips from now on. Last month, just a few days into our Scenic Eclipse cruise to Iceland and Greenland, a guest started feeling pain in his side after a hike. Must be a pulled muscle, right? Our cruise continued on, and within a couple of days, we reac

As New Destinations Travel advisors, it's no secret that we travel A LOT. We are often asked for the details on particular items that we use ourselves during travel. We've finally compiled a list of some of those favorites to share with you all. You might notice that the list leans more heavily into cold-weather items. That's primarily because that is harder to pack for, and where we can provide the most value in our suggestions. We're also currently preparing for our Iceland

Updated April 26, 2026 - Given the ever-changing environment of air travel these days, it's more important than ever to minimize issues that can arise. I've updated this article from 2024 with some additional tips to help lessen packing struggles and luggage problems. ______________________________________________ Most of the people who know me know that I despise checking bags and travel carry-on whenever possible. Over the last several years, I’ve adopted some practices tha