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Shared with Hispaniola and Haiti, the Dominican Republic sees over 6 million visitors a year. While the DR is known for its exceptional all-inclusive resorts and over 50 miles of pristine white sand beaches, this Caribbean destination has a lot more to offer visitors than one might think. For a change of scenery, step outside…

Have you ever wondered why your company is requiring you to contact a single travel management company (TMC) or utilize a specific online booking tool?  While it could be because they want to control every aspect of your traveling life (not likely) it’s probably because they see several big picture benefits to consolidating and streamlining…

What do you do if you don’t have your own personal or corporate card and you’re booking a hotel? If you’re traveling with a co-worker or manager and they are going to provide their credit card to the hotel at time of check-in, no problem.  However, if your hotel reservation is being guaranteed with another…

In this edition, we will spotlight the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In 2017 the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was one of the busiest airports in the world with over 100 million passengers each year.  In fact, it’s been granted that designation for 20 consecutive years.  Since many of our clients traverse this airport, we thought…

The airline industry has gone through many changes over the last 20 years causing consumers to continually adjust their expectations of comfort, service and cost when it comes to flying commercially. One of the newest twists in the airfare offerings by the remaining big three carriers; United, American and Delta, is the onset of Basic Economy…

There are so many factors to consider when traveling that sometimes we forget about the basic premise of keeping ourselves safe. Some travelers only think about their safety when traveling abroad or traveling alone, however, complications can happen anywhere and being prepared can help you immensely. Manage Your Documents & Information Before leaving home, make sure you…

Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited Acquires Meacham Travel Service

July 9, 2020 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited today announced the acquisition of Meacham Travel Service, located in Iowa City. The transaction is scheduled to close in late July. Elaine Shalla, owner of Meacham Travel for the past 33 years plans to retire on July 31st. “I am excited for…

BLOG: Stranded at the Airport?

Whether it’s mother nature or an equipment glitch, being delayed or stranded at the airport is never enjoyable.  Unfortunately, with the amount of travelers on flights every day and planes flying at capacity, it’s likely you will experience an unforeseen issue at some point. So what should you do?  Obviously, the first step is the…

With full capacity on airline flights you might be noticing longer security lines at your favorite airports and wonder if you should enroll in the TSA PreCheck program. Back in 2011 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) instituted TSA PreCheck which allowed select travelers in select airline membership programs and others to receive expedited screening. Since its…