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Tips for Traveling Abroad With Kids

Planning a trip abroad can be stressful – especially when you’re traveling with your children. Between the planning, the packing and the worrying they could get lost, it’s easy to stress out about making sure everything is covered. Take a deep breath and read through these handy tips to help you prepare, pack and plan… Read more »

Explore the Sights of Belgium

Blue Horizon Travel & Yacht Charters is currently planning a summer trip to Belgium in 2016. The intriguing 12-day journey will take travelers through the lowlands of Flanders to the hills of the Ardennes in Wallonia. The Exploring Belgium trip offers something for everyone to love – art, architecture, food and drinks, cafes, markets, attractions… Read more »

Christmas Without the Tree Aboard a Chartered Yacht

As you crawl around your attic once again digging out your cherished Christmas decorations, your phone rings. It’s the in-laws, and they would like to spend more time with you this season; they’re thinking the whole month of December sounds like a plan. Before you can protest, the line goes dead and you’re left standing… Read more »

Tips for Travel on a Budget

Everyone wants to travel and see the world, but how can you do so when you’re on a budget? Luckily, there are some tried and true ways to travel well and stick to a budget, and some travel gurus say it’s the best way to really experience a new country or city. One of the… Read more »

See the Sights of Africa With a Trip to Kenya

For anyone who has always wanted to visit Africa, Kenya should be your first stop. Kenya’s unique location offers all of the climates and environments – both urban and rural – as well as the unique cultures and activities that are distinctly African in one convenient location. It’s a perfect destination for travelers who have… Read more »

Summer in Winter – Five Destinations in South America

Starting to feel the chill? If you’re like us, that means it’s just about time to plan your winter vacation to somewhere warm, and this season, we’re excited about destinations in South America, where it’s just turning over to summer at this time of year. Here are a few of our top sunny, warm weather… Read more »

Check Out These Top 10 Fall Travel Destinations

Summer vacation has come and gone, but for some, traveling in the hottest season is not ideal, and so we’ve compiled for you a list of the top 10 fall getaway spots! Consider these destinations for your autumn away time, and envision yourself enjoying the escape when the thermometer dips out of the red and… Read more »

Explore the States: Southeast

Moving back across the country, we head to the Southeast in this week’s look at the great destinations around the United States. This area of the country shines with warm weather, tropical climates and a rich history – not to mention the unbeatable recipes found in Southern cuisine. From music and culture to entertainment and sports, there’s no… Read more »

Plan Your Next Getaway During Back to School Season

As the kids head back to class, it’s time to do a little homework of your own and start planning your family vacations for the coming school year. With all the hustle and bustle of getting the kids out the door, helping with book reports, and shuttling their friends back and forth from extracurricular activities,… Read more »

Explore the States: Northwest

From the Northeast we head to the Northwest, which offers stunning sights of the northern Rockies, the Pacific Coast and unique frontiers that still remain in America. With such a great culture and climate, it’s no surprise this is one of the most traveled-to regions of the country. Check out these top five picks for… Read more »

Hurricane Season: A Reason to Invest in Trip Insurance

Kate, Larry, Sam and Grace. No, they’re not two couples planning a vacation, they’re just four of the names that are in the 2015 list of Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. Each year the National Weather Service uses a list of names for all major storms that form in order in each of the Atlantic… Read more »

Explore the States: Northeast

The Northeast offers plenty of opportunities to explore some of the nation’s history and see some of the most notable sights of America. Home to many of the original 13 colonies, the Northeast is a destination of choice for many travelers. Take a look at these five top picks and pack your bags for a vacation… Read more »