Travel Stories

The votes are in, and we’re honored to announce that Stacey Cohen and Tara Koehler of Royal Travel & Tours have been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s annual list of Top Travel Specialists for 2021. As travel restrictions continue to loosen and travelers start to explore the world again, there will be new considerations for […]...

As COVID vaccinations roll out across the U.S., the option to travel is becoming a reality. The European Union recently announced its intentions to open its borders to Americans by summer, and a handful of European countries, including Croatia, Greece, and Iceland, have already given the green light to U.S. travelers. While not yet open […]...

Most of the Caribbean islands are opening up for travel for the forthcoming holiday season.  Each island has its own unique COVID-19 protocol and requirements for travelers wishing to visit. Royal Travel & Tours recently sent four of our trusted advisors to St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies to report back on the recently re-opened […]...

As noted in the 2020 Travel + Leisure A-List of top industry experts, working with a travel advisor comes with all sorts of benefits. Not only do these professionals eliminate the stress of planning by dealing with all of the details (visa requirements, bookings, etc.) but they also provide incredible insight and unparalleled access that […]...

Mexico is one of the few places open to American tourists looking for a socially distanced beach vacation, without a mandatory quarantine upon arrival home. So how exactly do you take a safe vacation to Mexico during a global pandemic? Royal Travel & Tours recently sent two of our most-trusted advisors to Cancun, Mexico to […]...

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and enjoy each other’s company.  Thanksgiving has also become a popular time for families to travel together somewhere warm and fun.  Here are Royal Travel’s top four favorite resorts for celebrating a perfect family Thanksgiving in a beautiful setting.   Florida The Cheeca Lodge and Spa […]...

HAWAII BECKONS YOU FOR YEAR ROUND FUN Known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful surf, and stunning beaches, the Hawaiian islands are always a top destination for sun seekers year round. With summer in full swing, many travelers perhaps don’t realize that the summer months are some of the best times to visit Hawaii. Royal Travel […]...

Royal Travel’s Kendra Thornton took an amazing trip to Kenya this past May and shares all of her spectacular adventures! Day 1 Nairobi, Kenya: Upon arrival, a Micato Safaris representative was waiting to welcome me in the airport Arrivals Hall. I was then transferred to The Norfolk Hotel, my home for a few nights in […]...

Trying to find a fun and new summer vacation that is perfect for you and your family? Royal Travel and Tours has many destination options for you to choose from! We have suggested some of our favorite east coast and west coast resorts that offer everything and anything you could ever want on summer vacation! […]...