Category: Travel Tips
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Introducing the Golden Guides
Explore the new Golden Guides from Golden Ginkgo Signature Travel—a free library of legacy-building travel resources created to help you plan more meaningful, memorable trips with ease, heart, and intention.
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Her Golden Moments
How to Revisit Every Mom’s Favorite Childhood Escape—with Her Own Kids Somewhere between camp drop-off and managing the family calendar, there’s a memory playing quietly in the back of your mind. Maybe yours is like mine, summers driving through the endless Sonoran Desert to visit the cousins, practicing my Spanish while the cousins practiced their…
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Luxury Custom Travel Planning for Rest
Why Travel Planning feels like another job And what to do about it Does the thought of travel planning a getaway fill you with more dread than delight? You know the drill. You’ve finally carved out the PTO. You’ve coordinated schedules. You’ve rallied your partner, your parents, your group chat, maybe even your kids’ school…
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The Best European City Breaks for an Unforgettable Getaway
When people think of summer vacation their mind often goes to Europe first. Sometimes, all you need is a great escape—a chance to immerse yourself in a new culture, savor incredible cuisine, and experience breathtaking sights without taking weeks off from your busy schedule. A European city break is the perfect solution, offering a whirlwind…
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Emerging Travel Trend: The Rise of Noctourism
Embracing the Night As travelers seek fresh ways to experience the world, a new trend is emerging—Noctourism. This concept is all about embracing destinations after dark, stepping beyond the traditional sightseeing hours to explore cities, landscapes, and cultural experiences in a whole new light—moonlight, that is. Whether it’s stargazing in remote locations, enjoying night markets…
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Emerging Travel Trends: Detour Destinations
A New Take on the “Dupe” Trend Last year I wrote about the Dupe Destination trend where travelers sought out “dupe” destinations—alternative locations that offer similar vibes to popular hotspots but with fewer crowds. In some cases the dupe was a suggestion to help travelers get more bang for their buck. Let’s be real, shall…
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Emerging Travel Trends: Set-Jetting
Set-Jetting: Travel Inspired by Film and TV Set-jetting, the trend of visiting real-world locations featured in beloved films and television series, continues to rise as travelers seek immersive experiences tied to their favorite on-screen moments. Here are some top destinations for set-jetters, along with specific hotel and tour recommendations: 1. Paris, France – ‘Emily in…
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Why Travel Insurance Is Essential for Every Trip: A Lesson from Tahiti
Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys, but even the most meticulously planned trips can face unexpected hurdles. Imagine this: you’ve booked a dream 10-day cruise in Tahiti, complete with picturesque overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoons, and luxury on the high seas. Then, at the last minute, an ear or sinus infection forces you to cancel.…
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Travel Golden: Top Group Travel Trends to Watch for in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, the world of travel is shifting towards more meaningful, sustainable, and personalized experiences. Group travel is no longer about ticking off bucket-list landmarks with a crowd—it’s about connecting deeply with destinations, embracing innovation, and traveling responsibly. At Golden Ginkgo Signature Travel, we call this approach Travel Golden: creating thoughtful,…
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Top 10 Bucket List Destinations for 2025 and How to Visit Them
It’s absolutely crazy to think we are in the last three weeks of 2024, yet here we are – December 10. Some of us are wrapped up as securely as holiday gifts in the December festivities. I, for one, have a massive pile of boxes and bags next to my bed that I call Santa’s…