Business conferences and meetings have continued a steady return to San Antonio, but rosy expectations for the fall have been dampened by the delta variant of the coronavirus and by corporations’ growing comfort with Zoom meetings. Though eclipsed by the vast crowds of vacationing tourists, business conventions bring throngs of high-rolling spenders that help tide the travel … [More]
Drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff – There So Much Along the Way
Attracting more than 5.5 million visitors per year, Grand Canyon National Park is Arizona’s most popular attraction. To reach the South Rim of the canyon, where 90% of those visitors go, you must travel through Flagstaff. Travelers who fly into Phoenix and rent a car to drive to the Grand Canyon, will want to overnight in Flagstaff (or Williams), and head to the canyon the … [More]
Traveling to New York City? Here are Some Safe Things to Do in 2022
NYC is over 70% vaccinated and most everything is open. We still have some distancing guidelines and reservations required, but, thankfully, things are slowly moving more towards how they were before. There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five … [More]
Your ‘Arizonan’s’ 2021 List of New Year’s Eve Parties Around Washington, D.C.
Goodbye, 2021….now here’s a round up of parties and celebrations to ring in 2022. What a year it has been and Arizonans can enjoy a (masked) flight across the country to enjoy a New Year's Eve to close out 2021. There has perhaps been no other year that we would like to forget more. Our series on what to do for COVID relief (not the illness, but the Pandemic effects) will … [More]
Colorado Springs Summer 2021 Tourism Is Back!
This summer turned out to be a success for tourism in Colorado Springs, even meeting or exceeding several key 2019 figures. 2019 was a record year for the region, and 2020 was primed to be even better until the pandemic hit. While expectations were hopeful for what 2021 recovery would bring, the industry rose above. Notable successes included the traffic at the Colorado … [More]
An Analysis of COVID Travel as Chicago Opens Safety Protocols
The COVID-19 pandemic had and still has an unprecedented impact all over the world. While struggling to get people vaccinated, national governments and individual organizations prepared different strategies to fight this coronavirus, preserve jobs, and enable the safe restart of economies. For instance, complete or partial lockdown, home quarantine, and online working … [More]
San Diego Summer of 2021 – Things to do to Enjoy (Post COVID and All)
With San Diego turning 250 in 2019, the city and its surrounds have been shaping up a massive year of openings, new attractions and familiar favourites that ensure the coastal Southern Californian destination remains at the top of everyone’s vacation lists, as we head into Summer 2021. Here’s a guide to what you need to be doing this Summer in San Diego. Have a Mezcal … [More]
2021 Halloween – Tricks and Treats for Family to Enjoy in Disneyland Resort!
BOO! Through October 31, 2021, it’s HALLOWEEN TIME in Disneyland Resort! And Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure are serving up all sorts of SNACKS to go along with all the SPOOKS! Mickey Pumpkins in Disneyland! You can check out all of the festive fall fun happening around Disneyland Resort for the season by clicking here. But THIS page is dedicated to all … [More]
Visiting Maui During COVID: What You Need to Know
Planning a Maui trip during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s what to expect if you’ll be visiting Maui during the COVID era. This story has been updated. Is Maui Open to Visitors? YES! Maui’s tourism industry closed in late March 2020 when the Hawaiian islands went into lockdown to curb the virus. At that time, the state of Hawaii asked visitors not to come to the islands … [More]
How to Incorporate the Hawaiian Islands into Your Next Meeting
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is debuting live music, along with new cocktails and refreshments, during the Beyond Van Gogh immersive art exhibit, which has been extended through Sept. 26, 2021. On Fridays and Saturdays, starting July 16, 2021, musician Kai Adarna and special guests will perform Hawaiian and jazz music near the 1801 Café from 6-9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a … [More]
