Category: Armchair Explorer

Travel as we know it is on hold right now, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t explore the world altogether.

This week’s destinations are Tokyo, Machu Picchu, and Rio de Janeiro.

Some of our best travel memories are linked to the new foods we try when we’re away. From desserts at a Parisian al fresco cafe to favorite appetizers on a cruise, exceptional recipes like these will take you back to that special moment… or whet your appetite for the trip you just can’t wait to…

We are all staying close to home right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning your next adventure! Below are some of our favorite travel vlogs. These video adventures are great fun to watch and full of travel tips and ideas. As you are watching, update your travel bucket list and start packing!…

You may not be traveling right now (but you will soon).
Join us on these virtual trips to some amazing bucket list destinations. They’ll get you thinking about your next adventure!

Castles fill our imagination with days of old and tales of the bold. Let’s take a virtual tour of 6 incredible castles from around the world that should be on your bucket list.

Traveling to Paris may not be an option right now – we hope it will be soon – but that doesn’t mean all the excitement has to stop. For now, join us as we explore some of Paris’ top attractions. S’amuser! (Have fun!)

Taking a break from the hum-drum of home life is a big part of vacation, and that includes exciting dishes you normally wouldn’t prepare. In these videos, some of the best chefs from top cruise lines give you the opportunity to follow along as they prepare their favorite culinary specialties, just for you!

Ready to explore the wilds of Africa?
Join us on a virtual journey as we make our way across this exotic continent, exploring iconic sites, exceptional wildlife, and fabulous flora and fauna. The adventure of a lifetime awaits, experienced right from your living room!

If you’re bored of lockdown strolls in the local park, try these online hikes to the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, and a jaw-dropping evening adventure with the northern lights.

Do you love the ocean?
There is something about ​this mysterious place and its inhabitants that captures our imagination. Check out these live feeds below, and start planning your next vacation!

Do you consider yourself well-traveled?
How much do you know about the places you’ve been or want to go?​
With a little travel trivia, it won’t take long to find out.​

Bread is comfort food all over the world, but since most of us are still not able to travel abroad, why not bake up that comfort in your own kitchen?
Here are a few recipes to get you started.

For many, an African safari is high up on our bucket lists.
Although nothing will replace the African savanna, with some of the world’s most captivating animals​, here are four places where you can safari without leaving the U.S.

Ready for a European vacation? We are too!
But since that isn’t possible right now, we have a list of places in the US that will give you that same “old-world” charm.​

You may not realize it, but traveling outside the US is very possible right now. If you are ready for that vacation you have been talking about, here are 5 locations that you can visit as soon as you can pack your bags!

Ready for a trip to the islands?​​​​
Here are a few American islands you may not have heard of that are definitely worth checking out. And if you’re thinking Caribbean, many of the islands are open for travel, so contact your travel agent today to plan your getaway.

Do you consider yourself well-traveled?
How much do you know about the places you’ve been or want to go?​
With a little travel trivia, it won’t take long to find out.​

New culinary experiences are a key element in vacation success, and certainly, some destinations are known far and wide for producing meals that astound. Others, however, are more obscure but equally deserving of praise. Below are just a handful of intriguing options, but your travel agent is sure to know many more that cater to your tastes!

For more than 300 years, lighthouses in America have safely brought sailors home to ports along its coasts. With such a long-standing role in our nation’s history, these structures draw a vibrant trail of culture and intrigue for Americans to trace and, in doing so, create the outline of a great vacation.

Is a picture enough?
Can you recognize these famous (and sometimes not-so-famous sites) from a photo? How about if you had a hint to help?
Test yourself with the images below!