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One of the best-kept secrets in transatlantic trav One of the best-kept secrets in transatlantic travel: Icelandair's stopover program lets you break your flight in Reykjavík for anywhere from 1 to 7 days with no additional airfare. You're just paying for the hotel and rental car for the time you're there.

Flying New York to Paris? Do 3 nights in Iceland on the way. See the geysers, the black sand beaches, the Blue Lagoon (a 20-minute drive from the airport). Then continue to Paris on the same ticket.

The catch: it has to be booked as one itinerary from the start. You can't add it after the fact. Which is exactly the kind of thing an advisor sets up for you without you having to ask.
🌍 If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, 🌍 If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning, where would it be?

Tell us your dream destination in the comments—whether it's a tropical beach, a charming European village, or somewhere completely off the beaten path. ✈️💙

Who knows? You might inspire someone else's next adventure!
Sometimes the best part of a vacation isn't the de Sometimes the best part of a vacation isn't the destination—it's everything that happens along the way. 🚗🌍

In our latest article, @jasonhedrick_travelexpert shares why choosing the scenic route can create the most unforgettable travel experiences.

What's one journey you'll never forget? Tell us in the comments! 👇

#CIAzumanoTravel #TravelInspiration #SlowTravel #RoadTrip
$100 in Porto gets you a full night at a hand-tile $100 in Porto gets you a full night at a hand-tiled boutique hotel in the Ribeira, a bottle of port on the dresser, and a balcony overlooking the river. $100 in London gets you about half a night at a Travelodge.

Travel value is geography. Some of Europe's most beautiful cities are also some of the most affordable, and Portugal is at the top of the list right now — though that window is closing fast as more travelers figure it out.

🇵🇹 $100 in Porto = a boutique hotel night
🇮🇹 $100 in Bologna = a 4-course dinner for two with wine
🇬🇷 $100 in Athens = a private 3-hour tour of the Acropolis with a licensed archaeologist
🇲🇽 $100 in Mexico City = round-trip taxi anywhere all weekend, plus all the tacos

Want to plan a trip where your money goes somewhere? That's us.
No tips today. Just Kyoto. When you're ready, we'l No tips today. Just Kyoto.
When you're ready, we'll help you go.
It’s not just the beach. It’s the towns. The food. It’s not just the beach.
It’s the towns. The food. The feeling.
The best coastal trips go beyond the shoreline.

Our travel expert, @kandi_travelexpert, believes the most memorable coastal getaways combine breathtaking scenery, local culture, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences that connect you to the destination.

Ready to rethink your next beach vacation? Read the full article through the link in our bio and connect with one of our travel experts to start planning your perfect coastal escape.

#TravelExpert #BeachVacation #CoastalTravel #LuxuryTravel #Portugal
Most Rome itineraries try to fit the Colosseum, th Most Rome itineraries try to fit the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, and a "real food experience" into a single day. You'll spend half of it in line and the other half walking past things you didn't realize you wanted to see.

A better day looks like this: one major thing in the morning (booked weeks ago), one neighborhood lunch, a nap, and a long aperitivo into a longer dinner. That's the Roman pace. 

That's how you actually fall in love with the city.

The Colosseum will still be there tomorrow. You'll be there too — we'll just have you back well-rested. This is how we plan trips. DM us.
Everyone says "pack essentials in your carry-on." Everyone says "pack essentials in your carry-on." But "essentials" is vague enough that most people interpret it as a toothbrush, phone charger, and maybe a clean shirt.

The real rule: pack one complete outfit. Shirt, pants, underwear, socks. Maybe a second top. If your bag gets lost — and roughly 1 in 150 checked bags does, every year — you can walk out of the airport like a normal person, attend a meeting, eat dinner, and sleep without spending three hours buying replacement clothes in a city you don't know.
This is especially critical for:

— Cruise embarkations (if your bag's late, the ship leaves without it, not you)

— Connecting flights through major hubs (where most lost luggage happens)

— Any trip where day one matters (weddings, business, time-sensitive itineraries)

It takes 10 extra minutes to pack. It can save your trip. We build this into every itinerary we plan, without you having to ask.
From Zagreb and Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, every deta From Zagreb and Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, every detail of this journey came together seamlessly, allowing our travelers to fully enjoy the adventure and discover even more along the way.

A special thank you to @maureenwoodward_travelexpert for helping create a smooth and memorable travel experience.
America's story began with a journey. This Indepe America's story began with a journey.

This Independence Day, we celebrate 250 years of courage, possibility, and the enduring spirit of exploration that helped shape our nation.

Here's to the journeys that brought us here and the adventures still ahead.

Happy Independence Day from CI Azumano Travel.
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John & Ardis recently enjoyed an incredible getawa John & Ardis recently enjoyed an incredible getaway to beautiful Honolulu, where every part of their trip exceeded expectations — from their stay at the iconic Moana Surfrider Hotel to wonderful experiences, amazing local dining, and smooth flights with Alaska Airlines.

@themoanasurfrider
@alaskaair

A special thank you to @maureenwoodward_travelexpert for helping create a seamless and memorable Hawaiian escape.
No tips today. Just Marrakech. When you're ready, No tips today. Just Marrakech.
When you're ready, we'll help you go.
The cheapest room in a hotel is cheap for a reason The cheapest room in a hotel is cheap for a reason. It's the one facing the alley, next to the ice machine, two doors down from the elevator, or with the window that doesn't open.

The second-cheapest is almost always where the value lives. Slightly bigger, slightly quieter, slightly better view — for usually $20-40 more a night. That's the bracket the hotel actually wants you in, which is why it's almost always the best deal.

Same logic on cruise cabins, business-class fares, restaurant tasting menus, and rental cars. The cheapest option exists to make the second-cheapest look like a steal. Take the steal.

Knowing which trade-offs are worth it — that's what we do.
Third in the series: cities whose names aren't wha Third in the series: cities whose names aren't what you think.

Casablanca — "white house" — was named by Portuguese sailors who saw the whitewashed buildings from sea. The Spanish later renamed it. The film made it famous. Bogart never went.

Today it's Morocco's largest city — bigger and more cosmopolitan than Marrakech, with the country's most impressive mosque sitting on the Atlantic. Most travelers fly in and immediately leave for Fez or the desert. Worth at least one full day.
We’re always grateful when travelers share experie We’re always grateful when travelers share experiences like this. After planning an incredible journey through France and Italy, Niaomi shared kind words about working with Jason and the personalized experience he helped create based on exactly what they were looking for.

Thank you, @jasonhedrick_travelexpert , for continuing to create journeys that are thoughtfully planned and uniquely tailored to each traveler. 🌍
There is nothing better than hearing from happy tr There is nothing better than hearing from happy travelers after an unforgettable journey. ✨

@heatherhanssen_travelexpert recently helped Carmen celebrate a very special 30th anniversary trip to Portugal. 

A special thank you to Heather Hanssen for creating memorable experiences, as well as our trusted partners Classic Vacations and Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel , for helping make this incredible journey possible.
Sketch in London is two restaurants stacked in one Sketch in London is two restaurants stacked in one Mayfair townhouse. Most people only know the pink one — The Gallery, with the millennial-pink banquettes and the egg-pod bathrooms that broke Instagram in 2015.

The serious meal is upstairs. The Lecture Room and Library — 3 Michelin stars, helmed remotely by Pierre Gagnaire, one of France's most acclaimed living chefs. The tasting menu is £230 (~$295), eight or so courses of intricate French haute cuisine.

Worth it? Yes — but only if you came for the food.

If you came for the pink room, eat in the pink room. The Gallery does a beautiful (and far cheaper) afternoon tea, and the bathrooms are still the bathrooms. You'll get the experience that actually went viral, at a fraction of the price.

Sketch is one of those rare places where the Instagram-famous version and the food-famous version are completely different restaurants. Most travelers don't realize there's a choice to make.

Knowing which experience is the one you actually want — that's what we're here for.
Great travel experiences start with great planning Great travel experiences start with great planning, and @jasonhedrick_travelexpert helped make this one unforgettable. 👏 

After an incredible journey through Kenya, Bill and Mary shared how every part of their family adventure exceeded expectations

Thoughtful planning, expert guidance, and personalized service make all the difference.
$20 in Hanoi will buy you breakfast, lunch, and di $20 in Hanoi will buy you breakfast, lunch, and dinner — pho in the morning, banh mi at noon, bun cha at night — plus a strong Vietnamese coffee or two. From actual restaurants. Not gas stations.

$20 in Manhattan will buy you a sandwich.

Travel value isn't about deals. It's about geography. Some of the best food cities on Earth are also some of the most affordable, and the gap is wider than most Americans realize until they go.

🇻🇳 $20 in Hanoi = three meals + coffee
🇲🇽 $40 in Oaxaca = a tasting menu at a top mezcaleria
🇵🇹 $60 in Porto = three-course dinner for two with wine
🇮🇩 $15 in Bali = a full Balinese spa treatment

When you're ready to plan a trip where your money goes somewhere, that's what we do.
The Eiffel Tower was built to be torn down. It wa The Eiffel Tower was built to be torn down.

It was a temporary exhibit for the 1889 World's Fair — Gustave Eiffel had a 20-year permit, after which Paris planned to dismantle it. Parisians hated it. A famous 1887 protest letter called it a "useless and monstrous" iron eyesore.

The only reason it survived: the French military realized it made an excellent radio antenna and kept it for the wireless transmitters. Radio saved the tower.
What's another famous landmark that almost didn't exist?
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