Sometimes you want something different. Sure, the cruises, escorted tours and all-inclusive packages are great. They provide some wonderful experiences. But there are times when
Ever wondered how some people score discounts, upgrades and free items anywhere they go? Chances are they’re part of an inner circle, eligible for a
Here at Acendas Travel, we believe that every day should be “National Plan a Vacation Day!” Is there anyone in the world that doesn’t let their
Whether a relaxing Caribbean cruise, lounging on a beachside hammock, taking an adventurous hike to an ancient citadel, a casual stroll through a riverside village
The numbers are staggering. According to GfK Market Research, in 2015, more than half of American workers (55 percent) left a combined 658 million vacation
As a tourist, I now had the power to go online and create a travel experience that I wanted. I could google to my heart’s
Why does it seem like our New Year’s resolutions are mostly punitive? Lose weight. Paint the house. Clean my closets. Save more money. Landscape the
There are Disney fanatics, then there is Cheryl Waag. Waag is a vacation consultant for Acendas Travel, specializing in Disney properties. In early December, she
Acendas Travel’s Kim Shannon has been selected by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine as a “Travel Trendsetter” for 2016 as published in its December edition. The
There is nothing that compares to the spirit lifting value of a well-planned and well-loved getaway. This holiday season, or at any time of year, giving
Acendas Travel, with headquarters co-located in Minneapolis and Kansas City, has expanded with the acquisition of Edina Travel. The move continues a expanding presence of
Join Acendas Travel for a delightful evening of music, food, wine and River Cruising information.
Summer is beyond the halfway point. But you still haven’t taken a vacation. Or, perhaps the luster has worn off the spring break trip. You
Americans are gluttons for punishment — and we have only ourselves to blame. Recently, CBS News reported that workers skipped 169 million days of paid
Have you ever stopped to think about those people in “service” positions and how they make our lives better? Chart your day from the moment
There isn’t an industry that hasn’t faced the challenge of working towards being sustainable. In fact, the challenge often starts because there is little understanding
Swinging from trees, spelunking in caves, making baskets with local grandmothers….these are just a few of the fun activities to be had on an eco-tour.
You can cancel (for free) up to the day of departure. Sailing a fleet of 59 river ships in places like Paris, Prague, and Vienna
There’s nothing better than a romantic getaway! We’re not talking about a huge trip, of course we love planning those too, but we’re focusing on the importance of getting away just for a bit. It’s about sneaking out with the one you love for some rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. We all need to escape the daily grind from time to time. In fact, research agrees. Check out this clip from the Today show.
Now that we’ve established the need to getaway it’s time to get inspired!
This is the first of three entirely different weekend getaways in what we call our Romantic Getaway Series. We’ve planned everything – all you have to do is pick your dates, choose the destination that pulls at your heartstrings and pack your bags!
The first itinerary takes us to the beach!
In the age of online booking, many people wonder how a travel agency can continue to be as successful as Acendas Travel. The secret lies with the combined years of experience our travel advisors bring to their clients.
