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Now is not the time for a DIY vacation – you need US.

As the World slowly opens up again with lower Covid numbers and mass vaccination, people are desperate to get out and travel again. So many things have changed since Covid and it's necessary to be prepared. There are so many questions and moving protocols and rules - let us do the work for you ! We've been working behind the scenes to educate ourselves, keeping up with all the latest in our industry, and getting ready for the upcoming travel [...]

By celtichearts|2021-03-01T10:53:26-05:00March 1st, 2021|Actionable Advice, Cruise, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, United States, vacation|0 Comments

2021 – NEW YEAR – NEW RULES

It's been a while since we have updated our blog posts. 2020 was such a crazy year, what with postponing and canceling clients' trips, dealing with travel insurance claims, holding online for hours on end and so much more Covid dealt us. We had to bob and weave and flex our patience muscles to get through it, but we survived and we are still here. Some positives of 2020 besides our personal lives included: Updating all our policies and [...]

By celtichearts|2021-01-29T10:27:48-05:00January 26th, 2021|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Lets avoid the “Scammers”

The majority of our clients travel to Europe ( it's our specialty) and we send them lots of information prior to departure about being prepared for their upcoming trip, travel tips, currency, passports, etc. European cities have a reputation for some petty crime like pickpockets, scammers, etc. It's always best to use your common sense and certainly don't flaunt your money or valuables. Besides personal security, there are some other local travel scams to watch [...]

By celtichearts|2019-06-21T10:45:25-04:00June 21st, 2019|Actionable Advice, currency, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, Security, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Is there really an “Ultimate” travel packing list ??

Is there really such a thing as an "Ultimate" packing list ?? Everyone's different right? and everyone's an expert too :) It's difficult to come up with a one size fits all list but we think this one is a pretty comprehensive list with choices for different types of travelers and certainly some best practices. We do a weekly Tuesday Travel Tip video spot over on our Facebook Page Celtic Hearts Travel and highlight something useful [...]

By celtichearts|2019-05-26T16:28:30-04:00May 26th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, currency, Europe, general interest, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Happy Travel Agent’s Day

Last Wednesday was National Travel Agents Day !!! We feel privileged and blessed to be Travel Entrepreneurs. In today's busy World, we get to design custom travel experiences for our clients. We can take the frustration and fear out of planning a trip of a lifetime. We were drawn to this industry for a reason. We really enjoy the process of uncovering peoples wishes and we go out of our way to make it happen for them. Lets face it, [...]

By celtichearts|2018-05-07T22:49:20-04:00May 8th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Europe, European River Cruise, Food, Food Tours, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, Heritage, Holland, Iceland, Insurance, Ireland, Italy, Lessons Learned, London, Northern Island, Northern Lights, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Reykjavik, Rome, Scotland, Special Interest, Theme Parks, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, wineries|0 Comments

Useful travel hacks

There's always so much to think about when you're going on a long trip - we second guess ourselves the whole time - should I bring this ? leave that ? what's the most hassle free way to get everything together ? We have some great travel hacks for your below: Some of the top travel hacks include: LOSE THE WHEELS A duffel is much more flexible when it comes to onboard storage and you can often fit [...]

By celtichearts|2018-04-13T13:52:22-04:00April 13th, 2018|Actionable Advice, currency, Europe, general interest, Laptop, Lessons Learned, Security, Special Interest, technology, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Where in the World…… are you from ?

These days there are so many resources to trace back your family tree and nail down exactly where your roots are. Some of the best stories have been of people who thought they were from one place only to find out that they came from another place completely. Someone commented that they always had an affinity for Scotland even though their family history came from Italy, only to research and find links to Scotland !!! Tracing you family's roots can [...]

By celtichearts|2018-03-06T13:25:36-05:00March 4th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Europe, genealogy, general interest, Heritage, Ireland, Lessons Learned, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

2018 – The Year of the Travel “Expert”

"Travel Agents have been replaced by Travel "Experts". So many times we get asked "Do Travel Agents still exist??" What !!!! Yes they do and they are better than ever. The era of cookie cutter vacations is well past. Online booking engines are not as popular now as people have become frustrated and disappointed. These days, the new breed of Travel professionals are "Specialists" in their niche. If you are planning a trip of a lifetime, you want to [...]

By celtichearts|2018-01-31T15:53:41-05:00February 1st, 2018|Actionable Advice, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, France, Game of Thrones, general interest, Greece, Harry Potter, Heritage, Iceland, Insurance, Ireland, Italy, Lessons Learned, London, Northern Island, Northern Lights, Paradise, Paris, Reykjavik, Rome, Scotland, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Don’t leave home without these 2 things !!!

Two times in the last 2 months, we have witnessed international destination situations where the traveler was unprepared and these two simple resources would have made the world of difference. #1 - portable phone charger (link) #2 Google Translate (link) (or similar translation app) In both instances, travelers were "stuck" somewhere with only limited battery power left on their phone and no access to a phone charger. We always recommend that everyone has [...]

By celtichearts|2017-11-16T20:47:25-05:00November 19th, 2017|Actionable Advice, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, technology, Tips & Advice, translater, Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments

The power of the “Hot Toddy”

We noticed a little chill in the air this week when we were sitting outside during Halloween - I guess it's finally time for our weather in Georgia to cool down. I also notice a lot of people with allergies and colds as the temps fluctuate, and word on the street is that (again), this year's flu vaccine is not effective :( When you have cold and flu symptoms and feel miserable, you'll try anything to feel better. [...]

By celtichearts|2017-11-15T21:48:05-05:00November 17th, 2017|Actionable Advice, general interest, Ireland, Lessons Learned, Tips & Advice, Uncategorized|0 Comments

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