To sum it up simply: The heritage, the people, and the food! Find out exactly what we mean as Jacqueline Sybrandy-Held of the Curaçao Tourism Board gives us the lowdown on how to amp up your island experience … and why it’s one everyone needs to experience. Plus, learn the lingo with a traveler’s intro to Papiamentu. Find a Travel Advisor expert at www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram @TravelBeatALGV Facebook @AskATravelAdvisorALGV TikTok...

Think you can either have an all-inclusive beach vacation OR go to Spain? Think again! Get both in one trip at the Inclusive Collection properties, part of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, in Spain. From Mallorca to Tenerife, Andrea Hilbert, BDM for the Mid-Atlantic, tells us where—and how—to experience Unlimited-Luxury® and Endless Privileges® with a Spanish flair. Find your local travel professional by searching www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com. Follow us on social media now! Instagram...

Michelle Bauer, Director of Sales for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, dishes on the latest renovations in Dominican Republic and Mexico—including where to find a new chef’s kitchen for kids. Plus, hear about the brand’s sustainability efforts that are making a Wave of Change, and find out how you can win a stay this April by following @TravelBeatALGV on Instagram. Find your local travel professional by searching www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com. Follow us on social media now! Instagram...

First, we took a look at what Oahu and Maui can offer. Now, we’re back with Marilyn Valenti-Tampoya of Live Laugh Love Travel to dive into four more Hawaiian Islands (Kauai, Lanai, Molokai & the Island of Hawaii) and the Pro tips to keep in mind as you start planning.  Find your local travel advisor at www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com and starting planning with a pro today! Follow us on social media: Facebook: @AskATravelAdvisorALGV TikTok: @AskATravelAdvisorALGV Instagram:...

Hawaii is a bucket list—and return list—destination for almost every American. But how do you pick the right island(s) for your dream vacation? Pro advisor Marilyn Valenti-Tampoya of Live Laugh Love Travel sits down with us to share her Hawaii expertise and insights into what type of travelers hit their stride in Oahu and Maui. Follow us now: Instagram @TravelBeatALGV  Tiktok & Facebook @AskATravelAdvisorALGV To find an expert travel advisor locally in your area please go to...

Your destination shouldn't be the only perfect fit when planning your trip. Casey Kiler of Blue Springs Travel tells us her three reasons why finding the right travel advisor is like finding a matchmaker for your dream vacation ... and how to find yours! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @TravelBeatALGV and on TikTok at @AskATravelAdvisorALGV!

Want a little (or a LOT) luxury with your romance? Matt Brightman, Regional Sales Manager for the Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, shares why the new, elevated Secrets® Impression brand rates, his firsthand experiences at Secrets® Impression Moxché, and what to expect at a new property coming soon. Need a Travel Advisor? Go to www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com to find an expert in your area!

From the culture to the cuisine, this Mexican Pacific hot spot has no shortage of immersive experiences—and we’re here to talk through the top ones! In this episode, Fernanda Orozco, Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the Riviera Nayarit Tourist Board, joins us to talk why places like Punta de Mita and Nuevo Nayarit belong on your vacation list this year. Visit www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com to find an experienced, qualified, local travel advisor in your...

Join us for our three favorite travel tips our advisor partners have shared throughout the year. From how to navigate flight delays to immersing yourself into conversation by a simple clothing choice, we're recapping 2022 from start to finish! www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com Follow us on Instagram @TravelBeatALGV Follow us on TikTok @AskATravelAdvisorALGV 

Traveling while pregnant can raise a lot of questions and concerns. We are sharing tips for making the journey more comfortable for the mama-to-be! From snacks to plane comfort, be sure to tune into part one of this episode. Share your advice with us via our Instagram channel @TravelBeatALGV and you may be featured in a future episode! Find your Travel Advisor at www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com

Get lost in Italy—the right way!  Travel advisor Kelli Bertram of Come & See Travel shares with us her top three tips for vacationing in Italy, including the sights to make you stop in your tracks and get caught up in the wonder of it all. #TravelBeatALGV @TravelBeatALGV #AskATravelAdvisor www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com

In this episode of The Travel Beat, we sit down with Tyler Stiscak of CS Elements to talk about why Jamaica and irie vacations just go together. Hear his top three ways to tap into the heartbeat of the island—and fall in love with everything it has to offer. Find out what to eat, what to do, and why Jamaican hospitality is world-famous, plus get expert travel insights from a pro.

Did you know destination weddings don’t have to be symbolic? In fact, you can even have a Catholic ceremony—and we know the resorts to make it happen! Alyssa Dial from LovinAway joins The Travel Beat once again, to discuss the steps needed to plan a beachfront Catholic wedding, plus her top three hotels for where to host it. Think beautiful chapels, gourmet cuisine, and stunning ocean views to start off your married life together. 

Shouldn’t travel be just “as you like it”? Hear from Hugo Aguilera de Alba, Sales Director of RIU Hotels & Resorts, an expert in the all-inclusive space, and our own Sarah Rau as we dig into how RIU does just that—and the new ways to get everything you want. Get to know their two brand-new resorts, Riu Latina and Riu Palace Kukulkan, and hear all about why the first-ever Elite Club deserves a spot on your holiday wish list. Exciting new vacation opportunities are here … and this episode...

As Jamaica celebrates 60 years of independence, there’s no time like the present to pay homage to the nation that made it easy to “feel the love.” And best of all, there’s no shortage of ways to do so. Join Sarah Rau and Christopher Dobson, the Jamaica Tourist Board District Sales Manager, as they discuss 5 ways to #FeelAlright in Jamaica for your next vacation! Instagram @TravelBeatALGV TikTok @AskATravelAdvisorALGV #AskATravelAdvisor www.TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com 

Resort casual. Resort elegance. If a sandal is “dressy” or poolside-only. Cracking the dress code for your trip can be as puzzling as that last row in Wordle. That’s why we’ve called in all-inclusive vacation expert Donna Alkarmi of Lonestar Travel to give you the guidelines for what to wear, where to wear it, and, because we know you were wondering, how much to tip. #TravelBeatALGV Instagram: @TravelBeatALGV  TikTok: @AskATravelAdvisorALGV

It's the small things that make a big difference in your vacation. From a complimentary beach bag to a private check-in, AMR™ Collection offers a variety of extra-special touches for club level room categories that, well, take your getaway to the next level! Get the details on all the perks, plus hear about their newest luxury brand, Secrets Impressions. Listen now! #TravelBeatALGV

Red-carpet experiences, STAR Class Suites, and Jurassic Splash Parks—not to mention entertainment fit for a star—await at the Planet Hollywood Resorts in Cancun and Costa Rica. Join Sarah Rau and Todd Kirlik, Sr. Director of Trade Management with parent company Blue Diamond Resorts, as they discuss the truly remarkable all-inclusive experiences that bring Hollywood to the...

This week on the Travel Beat, we sync up with one of the hottest new hotels in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen: La Casa de la Playa. Hoteles Xcaret’s latest offering, discover how this new adults-only boutique resort is leaving its mark on the Riviera Maya. From inclusions that take added value to the limits—like access to NINE parks and tours—to an on-site chocolateria, sales manager Rocio Lopez walks us through the...

Stressing over how to get to your hotel or how to set up sightseeing last-minute is the fastest way to sour your vacation. But with Amstar and your travel advisor, you can pre-plan everything from your ride from the airport—like a private car complete with Champagne—to snorkeling, adventure, and cultural tours led by local experts. Tune in to find out what destinations you can explore, where to go when you land, and how Amstar makes any place feel like home. Tag us in your travel stories on...

The last thing you want to happen when you’re sitting on the plane is realizing you should’ve brought xyz, but didn’t. Don’t regret your carry-on choices. Follow this pro-packing checklist from travel designer and destination wedding manager Dana Prichard of Cary Travel Express. You just might be surprised by an item or two … and make a mental note to pack it next time! Want to share your packing hacks? Follow us on Instagram at @TravelbeatALGV or on Facebook at @AskATravelAdvisor, and begin...

Why should you Ask a Travel Advisor to plan your vacation? We sit down with stylist, TV personality, and world traveler Carson Kressley to talk about the reasons he always uses a professional advisor, plus his best packing tips (don’t forget the moisturizer!) and where he finds his travel inspiration. #TravelBeatALGV #ALGVacations #AppleVacations #FunjetVacatins #TravelImpressions #UnitedVacations #BlueSkyTours #SouthwestVacations #AskATravelAdvisor #TravelTuesday

Trying to figure out what parts of your vacation are worth the splurge can be a challenge, especially if you’re visiting a new destination or hotel. Travel advisor Casey Kiler, owner of Blue Springs Travel and bringing 25 years of experience to the table, shares her tips with The Travel Beat on how to know when an upgrade—flight class, room category, excursion—is right for you and your...

Serving up as many delectable all-inclusive brands as a starred restaurant does courses, Karisma Hotels & Resorts really does have an option for every flavor of travel. Tune in as we chat with their VP of Global Sales, Marilyn Cairo, about El Dorado Spa Resorts, Azul Beach Resorts, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, and the new Margaritaville Island Reserves, and who won’t want to miss out on a seat—or a swim-up suite!—there. Have specific questions you'd like answered? Email them to us...

Love is in the air this week on The Travel Beat! Romance travel specialist Alyssa Dial of LovinAway joins us to share how to make one of life’s most memorable milestones—a proposal—into a true wow moment. Four resorts. Four proposal plans. Four styles of romance. Find out her top picks, plus ways to customize your proposal to you and your significant other. Have specific questions you'd like answered? Email them to us at [email protected], and we'll answer them in a future...