Travel Stories

Kendra Thornton, president and owner of Royal Travel & Tours, just returned from India where she shares what she experienced in this amazing country.  Day 1: On our arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, we were met by VIP airport representatives and Greaves Tours, who escorted us through customs and transported us to our wonderful […]...

For a trip that has it all; sun, sand, sailing, culture, art, and an incredibly deep history, look no further than the majestic country of Egypt. The first time I was in Egypt I was 20 years old and it was the mid 1990’s.  It was a place that took my breath away and made […]...

The Canadian Rockies are known to many as a must-do vacation thanks to the awe-inspiring vistas that showcase nature’s most beautiful aspects of sparkling lakes, snowy mountains, and local wildlife at every turn. In the heart of winter many Winnetka residents trek west to experience these vistas from their favorite ski slope. But what about […]...

When the holidays are over and the full force of winter arrives we tend to stare out the window daydreaming of a warm getaway. Thanks to Royal Travel & Tours this “Get me out of the cold” fantasy can easily become a reality. So instead of being a dreamer, be a doer, and read on to discover […]...

The Cyber Monday craze is all the rage in the travel industry. Here’s a round up of some of our favorite travel partners offering additional savings on Cyber Monday and beyond.  Royal Travel also shared these deals and more with WGN-TV Chicago so watch the segment here – https://wgntv.com/2018/11/26/kendra-thorntons-cyber-monday-travel-deals/ Apple Vacations  Apple Vacations is offering […]...

Madeira, also known as the Jewel of the Atlantic, is a perfect mix of European charm and a classic upscale island destination (Hawaii mixed with a European village) and is almost completely unknown to most Americans. American’s are flocking to Portugal, but Madeira’s vacationers still come primarily from the UK and Germany. YOY increase in […]...

South Africa is a beautifully rich, diverse and engaging country that offers so much more beyond the quintessential safari experience. And with a 24-hour travel time to get there, it would be a shame to miss out on South Africa’s lesser known must-see highlights. This past March, Royal Travel’s Melissa Lee traveled to South Africa […]...

Peru is one of those unique countries that you can enjoy in a variety of ways – as part of girls or guys group trip, an active yet amorous getaway or as a solo adventurer… for me I came to visit this country as part of a girls trip and it was one our group […]...

The holidays are all about peace, love and joy, right?   That is until you get to the airport. Whether you’re flying to see grandma in Florida or to the beaches of Hawaii, you and tens of millions of other air flyers this holiday season are hoping no delays or cancellations throw a serious wrench in […]...