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“Good things come in small packages.”
At Acendas Vacations, we believe that travel can come in many shapes and sizes. And while we love the grandiose resorts, we understand that certain
April 20, 2022
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Best Tips for a Great Alaskan Experience
We all have a unique and diverse bucket list when it comes to travel. But one place seems to be on just about everyone’s
March 11, 2022
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Our Travel Advisors Share Their Favorite Destinations
What’s your favorite vacation destination? For some people, that’s an easy question. Others may need time to reflect, compare the pros and cons, and narrow
February 8, 2022
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The Pocket Travel App – Boosting Happiness One Download at a Time!
When does your vacation begin? Once you’ve passed security, settled into your seat, and the aircraft doors have closed? Or is it when you check
January 6, 2022
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The Value of a Travel Advisor: Knowledge is Power
We’ve all been there – you wake up to a small, seemingly minor health ailment. Against your better judgment, you find yourself on WebMD.com, investigating
December 16, 2021
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All-inclusive Resorts: How to Pick the Right One for You
It’s a question that gets asked often: What is an all-inclusive resort, exactly? On the surface, the answer is simple. All-inclusive resorts are properties in
November 18, 2021
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Exploring the Sea with Tiny Shipmates
One of the greatest lies ever told is to travel before having kids – as you won’t be able to enjoy it once
October 19, 2021
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A World of Difference: European River Cruising vs. Ocean Cruising
European cruising is something that many travelers love to do. But finding the perfect cruise depends on many things, including your budget, travel
September 17, 2021
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Italy: Ready and Waiting for You!
There is no longer a need to sit on the sidelines. Italy is open and ready to serve travelers longing to visit one of the
June 21, 2021
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Appreciating the Sound of Joy
We won’t deny it. Acendas Travel vacation advisors are enjoying their telephone conversations much more now than they did this same time last year. While
May 5, 2021
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Passing the Test
John and Julie Chapman were stepping out of their comfort zone just a bit. In previous years, they would load up their three sons
February 10, 2021
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“She’s an Absolute Rock Star”
The plans were all set — a group had scheduled a girls trip to Mexico last May to celebrate a 40th birthday. But then the
February 2, 2021
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Fun was a slam dunk for this winter getaway
The National Basketball Association this past summer successfully demonstrated that necessity is indeed the mother of invention. With its season halfway complete when the COVID-19
January 5, 2021
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Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Lee and Maggie Valenta had their hearts set on the perfect 40th anniversary trip to St. Lucia. Then the pandemic hit and new travel rules
December 13, 2020
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Historic Charleston Does Not Disappoint
By Jeff Bollig: Call it a little research mixed in with some R&R. Acendas Travel President Brent Blake has been travelling periodically since the onset
October 27, 2020
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The Acendas Approach
Acendas Vacations service plans are based on trip requirements and/or trip length. Our comprehensive service plan structure ranges from $25-$100 per traveler* and will include
October 22, 2020
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Hawaii is Open for Business
By Jeff Bollig — You can now get two (or more) tickets to paradise as government officials have opened the islands for tourists with some
October 22, 2020
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Calling on an Old Friend
By Jeff Bollig – Kristen Hosek-Walker loves her job. As a travel agent in the Sioux Falls office for Acendas Travel, she specializes in putting
October 18, 2020
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The Calm after the Storm: Re-Imagining Travel
Ellie Noyes: Vice President, Vacation Division, Acendas Travel: When I have the opportunity to speak with Acendas Travel clients, I tell them that I am
October 14, 2020
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The Phone is Ringing and the Emails are Coming in
By Jeff Bollig — It should come as no surprise that “pent up travel demand” as measured by an Association of Travel Advisors survey is
October 1, 2020
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