With a reputation for being one of the most stunning places in the world, Greece has recently been named one of the Safest Destinations in the World for travelers in 2019.
The Greek Archipelago includes over 6,000 islands, of which only 227 are inhabited, each offering a different experience. People visit Mykonos for the beach resorts, Athens for the ancient history and other islands for the wonderful Mediterranean cuisine, iconic whitewashed buildings and waterfront views. According to Rolf Freitag, the CEO of IPK International, a company that provides travel data and studies travel trends, “Thirty-eight percent of international travelers currently claim that political instability and terror threats will have an influence on their travel planning for 2019.” As it turns out, when traveling, safety and one’s perception of safety is the most influential factor for those looking to travel internationally. A study conducted by CNN found that safety is the number one factor for 67% of travelers, followed by 60% for the price, and 58% for the reputation of the destination.
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Mardi Gras World is one of the most famous attractions in New Orleans and makes every day feel like it is Mardi Gras! Opened in 1984, Mardi Gras World, is a widely popular tourist attraction that aims to show people behind the scenes to the floats and float building. At Mardi Gras World, you can visit and see the floats being built year-round, try on costumes and taste traditional King Cake. Mardi Gras World is the working studio of Kern Studios which got its start in 1932 when the first float was pulled by a mule on the back of a garbage wagon. After numerous requests from people to see the famous floats up close during the building, Kern Studios decided to open up to the public. We highly recommend this location for groups of art lovers or art students as they focus on various creative outlets and sculpture-making. Mardi Gras World not only builds intricate floats for Mardi Gras, but creates works for other businesses and is responsible for building the giant cows for Chick-Fil-A's billboards. Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week* for visitors to come and take a tour of the 300,000 square feet space and learn the science behind the floats as well as see how the artists reuse and recycle the decorations. *Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day It is no secret that vacation helps to decrease stress levels and improve your mood. In fact, traveling is known to have positive effects on people's health, making people who take more vacations happier and healthier. After just four days, spent on long weekend vacation participants in a study experienced the benefits like lowered stress levels, reducing burnout and improved sleep quality to up to 45 days afterward. Unfortunately, not everyone is taking advantage of these health benefits. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Travel Association, 52 percent of Americans had unused travel days at the end of 2017. The participants in the study had used on average 8 of their 17.2 vacation days. Some common reasons why people do not take more vacations are a dedication to work, fear of being seen as replaceable and the belief that no one else can do their job. But the most common reason is a fear of returning to a giant pile of work. All of this stems from the popular complex in the American workforce of being a work martyr where busyness is worn as a badge of pride. With so many health benefits and plenty of unused vacation days, traveling is a great way for Americans to reduce their stress levels and get out of the office. What will you do with your unused 9 vacation days this year and how can Guardian Music and Group Travel help you get there? Thanks for stopping by our new blog. We hope to share content relevant to both your group travel and personal needs. Our growing Guardian staff is focused on provide great service and information for all of your needs. Currently, we are planning travel for next year's clients, scouting travel locations and preparing for the next busy sales season. Email us at info@gmgtravel.com if you have any needs that Guardian can help with! One of our employees had the difficult task of scouting around the Caribbean. :) |
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