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December 2019

December 23, 2019
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The Best Things to do at Night on Vacation

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For night owls on vacation daytime activities and sightseeing won’t be enough to tire us out! When in a foreign place, you can get stuck in the hotel room wondering what there is to do. Here are just a few awesome night activities in some of the best vacation spots.

1. Night Kayaking in a Bioluminescent Bay 

The inspo for this blog post comes from my upcoming trip to Puerto Rico. I don’t have any excursions planned other than night kayaking in the bioluminescent bay. There are a few bioluminescent bays (or glow in the dark water!!!) around the world, but the one I will be visiting is The Farjado Bio Bay. This is an activity only done at night and is a uniquely memorable experience.

2. River Cruise on the Seine 

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A river cruise on the Seine is a good activity for anytime a day, but in the city of lights, this is one of the best ways to experience Paris. This can also be a romantic outing with the cruise offering romantic dinners on board.

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3. Bar Crawl in Cancun 

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If you are a partier, there is no place like Cancun. I don’t have to tell you that there are hundreds of bars and clubs: the nightlife in Cancun is very alive and will surely keep you entertained. You and your friends can do a bar crawl or even just sit back and people watch, either will keep you entertained.

4. Visit the Sky Garden in London 

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The Sky Garden in London is a great option for night activities. Get there before sundown and have an amazing view of the city. The Sky Garden is open until 9 pm, but the bars inside are open until 1 am. The photo above is from their New Year’s Eve party, so if you can make it to one of their special events, it’s worth it.

5. ArtafterDark Museum Tour 

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This photo does not do the Honolulu museum justice, but it shows how fun ArtafterDark is. This event is held one Friday a month by volunteer local artists who love art and partying. The museum is home to over 50,000 pieces of art, and who doesn’t love looking at art drunk? This is a very popular event with lines sometimes wrapping around the building. This would be a great change of pace after relaxing on a beautiful beach all day.

No matter if you are a day or night owl, be sure to book your trip with a Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialist. We do all the work so you can focus on relaxing and not spending all of your time booking.

 

December 19, 2019
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Places to Travel in America 2020

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As the New Year rings in travel junkies are already planning their travel itinerary for 2020. We often talk about tropical destinations on this blog, but I thought it would be interesting to explore some cool American locations that are worth seeing this year.

1. Antelope Canyon, Arizona 

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Antelope Canyon is a pair of naturally stunning slot canyons. One of them is referred to as the corkscrew, and the other, horseshoe. The Canyon is so photographable, the aesthetic beauty brand Glossier has created a replica in their showroom in Malibu.

This is a photo of me and my friend at the faux Antelope Canyon.

You can take a trip to Phoenix Arizona and make the road trip to Antelope Canyon for a day trip. The Canyons are a guaranteed way to get amazing travel photos, with people taking photography tours.

2. Key West, Florida

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Key West is not an obscure travel choice, but I thought it was worth mentioning since it is a time-sensitive vacation: with the oceans rising, Key West will cease to exist in around 10 years. Of course, you can do the typical Key West activities, drinking, eating, and more drinking, but the Keys has made it onto my places to visit because of the home of Ernest Hemingway.

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If you are a literature buff, this is a great landmark to visit. I think it is an amazing piece of history and is allegedly a limited time availability.

3. Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming 

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This one speaks for itself. The Grand Prismatic Spring is a stunning natural rainbow wonder. It is a very large hot spring in Yellowstone National park. It is the 3rd largest hot spring in the world and is a sight to see.

4. Lake Tahoe, California 

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Lake Tahoe is in Northern California and its definitely a must-see. As you can see, the lake is crystal clear. I visited Lake Tahoe during Christmas last year, and there was sledding, skiing, and other snow activities that were very fun. I think Lake Tahoe would be great to see during the summer; the lake transforms with kayaks, blow-ups, and people swimming in the crystal Lake.

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5. Austin, Texas

Austin is often referred to as the only place worth visiting in Texas. I think the best time to visit Austin is during one of their renowned music festivals with SXSW (South by Southwest) in March, which is also a film festival, and Austin City Limits in October. This will ensure you have plenty to do, along with eating Barbeque and all of the other foodie restaurants that litter the city.

So these are just some ideas for you guys to explore this year. You don’t have to go outside of the country to experience some really beautiful places! No matter where your adventure takes you this year, be sure to book with a Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialist. Not only will they get you to your destination, but they will also tailor your trip to you so you get the MOST out of your vacation, at the same price as booking it yourself. Be sure to visit our links at the top of this page.

 

December 10, 2019
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How to be Sustainable on Vacation

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The topic of sustainability is coming up more and more. We are suddenly faced with the fact that our consumption turns into waste causing irrefutable damage. Although global warming is not new, it seems that everyone is playing their part in reversing its effects, whether that be switching to metal straws to save the turtles, or to the extreme of zero waste living.

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It is tricky to be sustainable while on vacation, but not impossible.

1. Eco Flying

This is a slight oxymoron since flying is not eco-friendly, but that is not to say that you shouldn’t fly. You can choose to go to closer destinations to lower your impact or fly on “Eco flights” which is a newer option cropping up that offer lower carbon emissions.

2. Transportation

Typically on vacation, you either rent a car or take Uber. A great way to minimize your footprint is to take an Uber or Lyft pool where you share a ride with someone going in a similar direction. Not only is it more eco-friendly, but it is also typically a fraction of the price of having your own Uber.

You can also use rented bikes to not only be sustainable but slow down and enjoy the scenery.

3. Choose Sustainable Resorts

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There are many sustainable options for lodging now. Here at Luxevo Vacations, we book a lot of Karisma Resort all-inclusive vacations. They strive to be eco-friendly. To learn more about their sustainability initiative click here.

They are extremely dedicated to being as sustainable as possible with water cleansing systems, glass bottles for water, and their greenhouse that creates nearly 14 tons of its vegetables every year.

There are many other options in any location. Our Luxevo Vacations Specialist will go out of their way to find sustainable lodging if that is something you are interested in.

4. Sustainable Sets

Traveling often requires quick stops in between excursions which can mean a lot of plastic silverware, cups, and napkins. An easy fix to this dilemma is bringing your own sustainable silverware. These can be purchased on Amazon and are very inexpensive.

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5. Get Outside

Finally, get outside! Going into nature is usually free, and sustainable. It’s a great way to see the place you are visiting and connect with the world around you. Be sure to be careful of native fauna as to not disturb the vegetation.

All of this being said, enjoy your vacation. It is good to be mindful of your effect on the world around you. Unlike many other internet sources, I will not scare you with statistics of the world ending, or ice caps melting, but I will implore you to keep it in mind ;-).

No matter what style of vacation you choose, a Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialist is a great choice. They will customize your getaway to your specifications, and are knowledgable in all things travel. Click the link at the top bar of our website to book your next trip.