by Ilisa Oman | 17 Apr | airport security, Clear, customs and immigration, Global Entry, international travel, Mobile Passport Control, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Travel Planning, TSA Pre-Check, vacation planning
One of the most stressful aspects of travel can be the long lines at security as well as the customs and immigration process. The good news is that there are several programs available in the United States that can help expedite this process and make it a breeze for...
by Ilisa Oman | 10 Apr | AMA Waterways, Bucket List, Christmas Markets, Cruise, Cruise Vacation, Danube, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Germany, Group Travel, Honeymoon, Luxury Family Travel, Rhine, River Cruise, The Netherlands, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Uncategorized
Think you know everything about river cruises? Whether your an experienced river cruiser, or just setting out for your first adventure, here are some fun facts about richer cruising. Test your knowledge, and soon enough you’ll be ready to reign supreme in a...
by Ilisa Oman | 28 Dec | Africa, Bucket List, Family Vacation, Kenya, safari, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Travel Planning
I consider my trip to Kenya to be comprised of two distinct parts – the city of Nairobi and the open spaces of Kenya’s national parks and the traditional safari that everyone thinks of when they consider visiting Africa. Kenya has 24 national parks. That’s in...
by Ilisa Oman | 14 Dec | Africa, Bucket List, Dream Trip, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Kenya, Luxury Family Travel, safari, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Travel Planning
A month after I left for my first trip to Africa, I am finally getting around to putting into words what Kenya was like. I got home the day before Thanksgiving and life just got in the way, so I’m sorry for this late email. Kenya – I am not sure how to adequately...
by Ilisa Oman | 10 Nov | Africa, Bucket List, Dream Trip, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Kenya, Luxury Family Travel, Luxury Travel, safari, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Travel Planning, Uncategorized
I am a carry-on convert. When traveling, I try to only bring carry-ons and avoid checking bags wherever possible, and my upcoming trip to Kenya is no exception. However, African safaris are unlike your average garden variety European trip, and packing for them pose...
by Ilisa Oman | 20 Oct | Adults Only, Caribbean Vacation, Cruise, Cruise Vacation, Family Travel, Family Vacation, Luxury Family Travel, Royal Caribbean, Summer Vacation, Travel Advisor, Travel Agent, Travel Planning, Uncategorized
Royal Caribbean has revealed its newest ship, and it is a game changer in the world of cruising. Meet the Icon of the Seas – the first Icon class ship and the largest, boldest, most innovative ship ever built. Sailing from Miami beginning January 28, 2024, it...
