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8 Myths about Travel Advisors debunked !!

(Image cred: Getty Images - Virtuoso) We’re here to set the record straight. 2020 brought it's fair share of travel nightmare stories and most of them were from folks who planned trips on their own. If you worked with a Travel Advisor in 2020, then you know the lengths we went through for our clients - canceling bookings, securing refunds and travel credits, changing itineraries and making sure that everyone got home safe and sound. I think that people really [...]

By celtichearts|2021-08-15T11:32:29-04:00August 22nd, 2021|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, Europe, Insurance, Paradise, Travel, Travel restrictions, vacation|0 Comments

The Travel World – the good, the bad & the ugly

Well, folks - the World is opening up and our industry is going through an immense surge in bookings and travel inquiries. As predicted, airfares & property rentals/ hotel prices are going up, availability is tight especially for summer travel - there's a huge shortage of rental cars. 2021 1.We're seeing lack of trained staff in all sectors of the travel supply chain (remember the industry completely shut down during the pandemic and instead of waking up slowly - we've [...]

By celtichearts|2021-08-15T14:13:24-04:00August 15th, 2021|Actionable Advice, Europe, Insurance, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation, Virtuoso|0 Comments

Now is not the time for a DIY vacation – you need US.

As the World slowly opens up again with lower Covid numbers and mass vaccination, people are desperate to get out and travel again. So many things have changed since Covid and it's necessary to be prepared. There are so many questions and moving protocols and rules - let us do the work for you ! We've been working behind the scenes to educate ourselves, keeping up with all the latest in our industry, and getting ready for the upcoming travel [...]

By celtichearts|2021-03-01T10:53:26-05:00March 1st, 2021|Actionable Advice, Cruise, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, United States, vacation|0 Comments

2021 – NEW YEAR – NEW RULES

It's been a while since we have updated our blog posts. 2020 was such a crazy year, what with postponing and canceling clients' trips, dealing with travel insurance claims, holding online for hours on end and so much more Covid dealt us. We had to bob and weave and flex our patience muscles to get through it, but we survived and we are still here. Some positives of 2020 besides our personal lives included: Updating all our policies and [...]

By celtichearts|2021-01-29T10:27:48-05:00January 26th, 2021|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Something closer to home perhaps?…….

Being stuck at home is making us all stir crazy and while it's not safe to travel far afield right now - we can certainly look at our travel bucket list and make some revisions. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, have an adventurous soul, are culinary curious, love the big cities, want to rekindle the romance, have the ultimate family vacation, or just want a girlfriend/guys getaway, here are some of the top destinations closer t home to add to [...]

By celtichearts|2020-08-16T10:48:19-04:00August 19th, 2020|Bucket list destination, flowers, Food, Food Tours, Gardening, general interest, Georgia, Golf, Heritage, History, Lakes, Love, Mountains, Spa, Special Interest, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, United States, vacation, vineyards, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Shhh – It’s a secret- C’est un secret

Do crowds of people appeal to you ?? Some of the top tourist destinations have become so crowded and busy especially during the high season, that it's not an enjoyable relaxing experience and people are looking for more off the beaten track destinations to travel to and want to enjoy the "essence" of a country. I don't know about you, but if someone says "it's a secret" I want to know more. Isn't there something really appealing about having "insider" info ?? [...]

By celtichearts|2020-03-25T16:16:09-04:00March 25th, 2020|Bucket list destination, Castles, Europe, European River Cruise, flowers, Food, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, History, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Mountains, Normandy, Northern Lights, Paradise, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Global Entry & TSA Precheck for “Free” ??

With Global Entry or TSA Precheck, not only will you have a shorter line at the airport but also the security screening is less complicated. Access to these programs isn't too pricey, but you can get them for free as a benefit on certain credit cards. Here's what you need to know about TSA Precheck and Global Entry and how to get your application fee covered by your credit card. Eligible Travel Credit Cards While the two programs are relatively [...]

By celtichearts|2019-07-17T20:32:38-04:00July 17th, 2019|Actionable Advice, credit cards, currency, Europe, general interest, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Lets avoid the “Scammers”

The majority of our clients travel to Europe ( it's our specialty) and we send them lots of information prior to departure about being prepared for their upcoming trip, travel tips, currency, passports, etc. European cities have a reputation for some petty crime like pickpockets, scammers, etc. It's always best to use your common sense and certainly don't flaunt your money or valuables. Besides personal security, there are some other local travel scams to watch [...]

By celtichearts|2019-06-21T10:45:25-04:00June 21st, 2019|Actionable Advice, currency, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, Security, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Is there really an “Ultimate” travel packing list ??

Is there really such a thing as an "Ultimate" packing list ?? Everyone's different right? and everyone's an expert too :) It's difficult to come up with a one size fits all list but we think this one is a pretty comprehensive list with choices for different types of travelers and certainly some best practices. We do a weekly Tuesday Travel Tip video spot over on our Facebook Page Celtic Hearts Travel and highlight something useful [...]

By celtichearts|2019-05-26T16:28:30-04:00May 26th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, currency, Europe, general interest, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Beannachtai na Feile Padraig (Happy St. Patricks Day)

St .Patrick’s day is known all over the world and celebrated on March 17th in observance of the death of St. Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland and died in the Fifth Century. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. Here's some expressions in Gaelic St. Patrick’s Day: La Fheile Padraig / law [...]