Like many American citizens who have never been to Cuba, Dwayne arrived with very little background about Cuba and no idea of the amazing experiences he would have. Here he tells you in his own words:
January, 2016 Zoom Vacations e-newsletter
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Michelin Changes it up a Bit
In March, Michelin debuted their South America guide. Surprisingly, this is Michelin’s first venture into the Southern Hemisphere! Brazil was the only country on the list, with 16 restaurants featured. Alex Atala’s Sao Paolo based D.O.M. received two stars (equivalent to “excellent cuisine, worth a detour”) and was the highest rank awarded. Rio de Janeiro featured six restaurants; all receiving one star (equivalent to “A very good restaurant in its category”). The restaurants are Lasai, Mee, Olympe, Oro, Le Pré Catelan and Roberta Sudbrack. You can be sure that we will be visiting them on our upcoming tour of Rio...
10 phrases to eliminate from your vocabulary in 2016
The following are 10 phrases to wipe out of your vocabulary every day, and especially when you are traveling.
Featured Traveler, Barry from Dallas
Barry has joined Zoom Vacations in China, southern Africa, and now Cuba, so he is very familiar with what we do at Zoom and we’re very familiar with Barry and his award-winning smile and zest for life. Zoom: Why did you decide to join Zoom Vacations in Cuba? Barry: I have had a life-long interest in diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba. I grew up during the Cold War and have always been fascinated at how a small country only ninety miles from the border could have such a significant impact on US history. As we all know, America’s...
December, 2015 Zoom Vacations e-newsletter
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Featured Travelers, Randy and Michael from Houston, Texas
Michael and Randy joined Zoom Vacations in Peru a few years ago, and we were delighted to welcome them back on another South American adventure, this time to Argentina.
How to be a Good Group Traveler
really good people can at times behave quite unconsciously, and on the flip-side, great travelers can prove to be truly wonderful ambassadors. The following is a list of FIFTEEN TIPS to help you to be an excellent group traveler.
November, 2015 Zoom Vacations e-newsletter
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Zoom Essentials for your Travel Health
Traveling on long international flights can expose you to various negative physical conditions. These can be easily mitigated by preparing your body, before, during and after a flight to stay healthy throughout the trip.