THIS BLACK WOMAN HOTEL ENTREPRENEUR WANTS YOU TO STAY AT A BLACK-OWNED HOTEL THIS SUMMER. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — “Once you go Black, you never go back!” Black hotel owner and commercial real estate investor Davonne Reaves hopes the popular cheeky catchphrase rings true for those who stay at one of thousands of Black-owned hotels and...
We’re excited about our conversation with Peta Gay Tobias. Peta is a Travel Consultant, Founder of Sasha World Travel 876. Check out our conversation with Peta Gay Tobias. How did I get started? Sasha World Travel 876 was founded in 2019 by Peta Gay Tobias, affectionately called Sasha! With a dream of seeing the world,...
As of early May, there have been over 33 million unemployment claims filed in the US. The state of Georgia accounts for over 1.6 million of those initial claims and is considered one of the hardest-hit states by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s hotel industry is feeling the worst of it with occupancy levels plummeting...
Airlines have embraced blue lighting to upgrade the flying experience. The travel journalist Paula Froelich remembers walking onto her first Virgin America flight and thinking, “What is this, a club?” When the airline launched in the US in 2007, industrial designer Adam Wells decided to avoid the sickly “yellow-green fluorescent lighting” standard on planes in...
Can money truly buy happiness? Most people might be inclined to say no, based on moral principles. But some researchers beg to differ, suggesting that money can indeed contribute to happiness — but only up to a certain dollar amount. According to their findings, life satisfaction, one of the two main components of happiness, increases...
The Caribbean islands are a great vacation option for most Americans. Due to their proximity, vacations to these destinations are close, convenient and remarkably affordable. Many people think of the Caribbean as strictly beach, sun and fun. While all islands can provide this experience, there’s so much more available. While many islands may have some...
When an International Threat Affects Travel Plans Unless you’ve unplugged from television or social media over the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely heard of the Zika virus spreading throughout South, Central, and North America. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Zika virus is a disease spread to people primarily through the...
By Leslie Richardson, MCC, CTA | Vacation Concierge Heads up to anyone looking to travel internationally. If you need to apply for a new passport or are planning to renew your passport this year, you’ll need to do it ASAP, especially if you have international travel plans in your future. Almost 10 years ago, a valid passport...