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Best Places Around the World to Catch a Sunset

Is there anything more peaceful than watching the late afternoon sun dip below the horizon as Mother Nature paints the sky with brilliant colors? While we don’t often make time for catching a sunset during the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be one of the most memorably magical travel experiences. Here are a few destinations around the world that have sunset seekers oohing and ahhing. Barcelona, Spain Catch the sunset and twinkling lights of the city below from one of Barcelona’s best perches high above the streets. The Bunkers of Carmel, a fortification from the Spanish…
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ABCs of the Caribbean Islands

The long, gloomy gray days of winter are here, so it’s time to do some Caribbean dreamin’! Here are some fun facts to acquaint you with the islands, all the way from A to Z: A is for Antigua and Barbuda B is for Blue Mountain Coffee C is for Carnival D is for Dunn’s River Falls E is for Eleuthera F is for Fungee & Pepperpot G is for guava H is for hurricane season I is for island-hopping J is for “Jump Up” Street Parties in St. Lucia K is for Kokomo, as performed by The Beach Boys…
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Travel Trends and What’s Coming in 2025

Don’t you just love the energy and excitement that comes with the start of a new year? Thinking about our plans for 2025 brings us so much joy, and there truly is so much to look forward to in the coming months. As you sit down with your calendar and consider the year ahead, why not start thinking about your vacation plans? Here’s a look at what will be new and hot in 2025, along with some anticipated travel trends. New resorts we are keeping an eye on: Secrets Baby Beach Aruba photos courtesy of Hyatt Inclusive Collection The warm,…
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Trip Talk: ETW Advisor Nichola Enjoys a Disney Vacation

In October, Encompass the World advisor Nichola, her husband, and four-year-old daughter traveled to Walt Disney World for a three-night stay before embarking on the Disney Wish for a four-night cruise. Walt Disney World Nichola’s family stayed at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, a Value Resort located near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A larger-than-life tribute to baseball, basketball, football, surfing, and tennis, the theme of the property is prominent in the outdoor spaces of the resort, the End Zone Food Court, and the Grand Slam pool. Room décor is much more subtle, with simple sporty artwork and an otherwise neutral palette. Because…
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Set-Jetting: Traveling to the Locations of Your Favorite TV Shows

Step into the settings of your favorite television shows by taking a trip inspired by the ones you love to watch. With so many series based in scenic and interesting settings, your next trip can take you from your living room couch to the destinations where your favorite shows are filmed. set-jet-ting verb – the act of traveling to destinations that have been featured in movies, TV shows, or other forms of media – similar: film tourism, location-based tourism Here are a few trendy tv shows and their notable destinations: The White Lotus: Season 1 Four Seasons Resort Maui at…
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