Tis the Season to Plan for Visiting European Christmas Markets
The Christmas spirit is still embraced in many cities, towns and villages throughout Europe, where many Christmas Markets can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Their streets are lined with lights, décor, and all sorts of local, unique, seasonal items. Let these cities transport you to a Christmas wonderland! Three Christmas Markets to Consider […]
Is River Cruising Right For You?
Over the last couple of years, river cruising has become one of the fastest growing travel trends around. It a vacation option I recommend to many of my well-traveled clients looking for a different type of experience for their next vacation. If you’ve been curious about river cruising, here are a few things you ought […]
What Does Luxury Travel Really Mean
Here at Ingenious Travel, we’ve always defined our “niche” as luxury travel, but I’ve found that this means different things to different people. There are some people to whom “luxury” means gilded walls, gold chandeliers, velvet covered furniture… and of course a hefty price tag. That’s not how we define luxury, and it’s not what […]
Travel Insurance – Yay or Nay?
Think about the last time you rented a car. Did you take the optional insurance? Do you see that insurance as a good investment or a waste of money? It seems like a good percentage of travelers say no to this optional upgrade for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons are that they […]
Collect Experiences – Not Things
As a travel professional, I value great experiences. The moments spent in awe of a beautiful view, a priceless piece of art or the wonder and pure joy on the face of a child as they experience something new and exciting are worth far more than the price of admission. We all have a limited […]
Dear Baby Boomer – It’s Time to Travel
There’s no better time than the present to start crossing those dream destinations off your list. Whether you’ve traveled to dozens of places and just need another vacation, or have worked and waited your whole life for this – you deserve to see the world if you want to. Baby boomer travel is more than […]
What is a Christmas Market?
Starting around July, travel vendors, and city tourism boards begin promotions for upcoming Christmas Markets, in hopes of enticing travelers to come to their cities to visit and shop. But, what exactly is a Christmas Market, where do they happen, and which ones are the best ones to visit? We’ll answer these questions and more […]
All Aboard the Scenic Eclipse – Next Level Luxury Cruising
Many people dream of a luxury vacation experience, but few people indulge in them. I’m not talking a first class vacation either. I mean beyond first class. Think celebrity status – white glove service, the kind of experience that makes you feel like the VIP you truly are. Enter the Scenic Eclipse yacht cruise vacation. […]
The Oberammergau Passion Play
If you are like most travelers, you are often looking for something unique to do when you’re visiting new places. Should Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, or the surrounding areas, be on your list of destinations, the Oberammergau Passion Play is one experience you may want to add to your itinerary. You may be wondering what is […]
Cruising the River Seine with Adventures by Disney
River cruises have grown significantly in popularity in recent years. One big reason is because they are more intimate than large cruise lines can offer. Another is that the ships are smaller so they can visit ports the bigger ships can’t quite dock at. If you have been considering trying a river cruise, perhaps the […]