When the winter doldrums set in, many people start looking for the escape hatch. It’s time to get away, recharge the batteries, and gear up to get through the rest of the winter. But winter travel doesn’t have to consist solely of sunny beaches or snowy slopes. Winter is the perfect time to visit countries…
Because it’s part of the United Kingdom, and not the European Union, COVID-19 travel restrictions to Scotland have been different than they were for most of continental Europe. This sometimes led to confusion for travelers, but the bottom line is now this: Scotland is currently open to American tourists. While only roughly the size of…
The arrival of spring has special meaning when you live in a place as far north as Iceland. In the winter months, daylight in the capital of Reykjavik lasts as little as four hours. But by the time the spring equinox hits, those hours start to rapidly increase, on their way to a nearly endless…
Almost everyone can picture it: people dressed in traditional red and white attire, running through narrow streets of an old Spanish town. A herd of bulls race after them. Chaos ensues. It’s the “running of the bulls,” a mainstay of one of the world’s most famous annual festivals. The running has a rich tradition, and…
Italy is not a place for a rushed, weekend visit. Or a quick stopover on the way to somewhere else. It’s a place to slow down from your normal hectic life – a place for good food and wine, incredible art, and plenty of relaxation. You could spend a lifetime exploring Italy’s delights, but if…
The pandemic has turned many vacationers on to the benefits of long-term travel. In other words, traveling to a destination with the intent of staying for a month or more, vs. a quick weekend visit or one or two-week stay. Some, whose jobs have suddenly gone 100% remote, are looking to escape their usual work…
Now that Canada has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated American tourists, you might be thinking about booking a journey up north. And, yes, the winter season is right around the corner, but if you’re looking to embrace that time of year, Christmas in Quebec is a premier option. Quebec is the largest of Canada’s…
The small Central American country of Costa Rica packs an oversized nature punch. Two coastlines, vast swaths of pristine jungle, national parks, volcanoes, unique wildlife, coral reefs – for outdoor enthusiasts it’s a must-visit. Lugos Travel has designed two custom Costa Rica tours that put the country’s natural beauty front and center: Volcanic Paradise and…
You already know that the Netherlands are famous for their blossoming springtime tulips. Those endless colorful fields (and associated activities and events) have drawn American tourists for decades. But these same tourists have often mistakenly overlooked neighboring Belgium, which boasts its own flower-centric festivities – most notably, Floralia Brussels. The blooms in Brussels are lesser…
What do you think of when someone says, “I’m going to Cabo?” Rowdy crowds of drinkers on spring break-packed beaches? Tired, cookie cutter resort experiences? An outdated destination losing ground to trendier sites like Tulum? Think again. Located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (yes, there…
It’s not too early to start planning your spring getaway – in fact, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot. With pent-up demand for travel, peak seasons for popular destinations will book up quickly. Take Costa Rica, for example. December – April is their dry season, and the perfect time to visit this…
Outer space truly is the next travel frontier, and some adventurous types are already booking their seats. So much so that Space Perspective, a company that promises to give travelers a bird’s eye view of Earth from a balloon, is already sold out through 2024. But if space travel isn’t in your near future, why…
Clients tell us that one of the best parts about working with Lugos Travel is the moment their personalized vacation itinerary arrives. This extensive document contains everything they need for their trip – detailed instructions, walking maps, all tickets and passes, local tips and tricks, and anything else they requested or need. Opening the itinerary…
Maybe you’ve gotten used to booking your own travel. It’s easy, right? Sign on to an Internet flight/hotel/rental car site, see the best “deals,” book. But have you ever thought about what you’re giving up in that process? Turns out, you’re giving up a lot. The instant-book culture of travel planning has turned what should…
After a long wait, vaccinated Americans can once again travel to European Union countries. Countless other top destinations – Maldives, Iceland, Mexico – have also re-opened to tourism. Even cruises are back on the vacation menu. There’s no doubt about it: travelers have more options in 2021 than they did in 2020. But we can’t…
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