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Key Findings on Vacation Habits of Americans 2019

Krayton Travel Posted on July 22, 2019 by webstoresJuly 22, 2019

› American’s 2019 summer vacation spending will hit a record $101.7 billion, with average vacation spend exceeding $2,000 for the first time in a decade.

› More than half (57%) of Americans did not take a leisure trip longer than four nights in the past year, a trend led by Millennials.

› Six out of 10 Americans say it’s important to take an annual week-long vacation**, but only four out of 10 are confident they’ll take a summer vacation this year, the lowest percentage since 2013.

› Nearly two-thirds of those who aren’t confident they’ll take a vacation this year cite financial reasons. They either don’t have the money to spend (44%) or do not want to spend their money on a vacation (19%).

If you want it, you should go. We can show you how.

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Fly Healthy

Krayton Travel Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mitch KraytonJune 9, 2017

water

In your carry-on, always take an empty glass, stainless or plastic water bottle. The key is to have it empty before you get into the security line. The moment you pass through security, you can fill it at any drinking fountain or visit a restaurant and ask them to fill it for you with water at no charge. You will want to stay hydrated. Air conditioning and in-flight air filtration provide very dry air. With your own water bottle, you can stay refreshed without breaking the bank.

Be sure your carry-on bag is also filled with nourishing snack foods to keep you satiated during travel.

Airport food is expensive and not very tasty. In-flight food, when offered is even less appealing.

food

Murphy’s Law dictates that, even though you show up 90 minutes before your flight so you can grab a bite, by the time you get through the mile-long security line and make your way to the gate, they’re calling you to board. Anything and everything can happen, so be prepared! Here are a few items you can easily pack:

  • A cup of organic oats, a banana, and a snack bag of walnuts. Ask the flight attendant for boiling water and you’ll have a hearty breakfast on the go.
  • Homemade trail mix with various nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, dried fruit, and dark chocolate
  • Snack bars with five or fewer whole-food ingredients
  • Green-tea bags to enjoy with the cup of hot water you order on the plane
  • Almond-butter packets with a piece of fruit
  • Crudités and hummus
  • A bag of organic, homemade popcorn (avoid microwave popcorn options)

Traveling is fun once you arrive at your intended destination. You can take these measure to make flights a bit more nourishing as well. You want to eat, drink and rest well while traveling.

Mitch Krayton, Travel Expert

www.KraytonTravel.com.

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The Unexpected Will Likely Happen On Your Journeys

Krayton Travel Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mitch KraytonJune 9, 2017

paris-freeimages-ernani-oliviera-380x285Here is a recent news story:

“A planned 36-hour strike by French air traffic controllers has prompted the cancellation of 20 percent of flights from Paris Orly airport and a third of flights from Marseilles, The Guardian reports. Paris Charles De Gaulle airport was not expected to be affected.

The Eiffel Tower is set to be closed all day due to a lack of staff. Rail company SNCF has also warned of disruptions to national and regional service, although international service to London and Brussels is not expected to be affected.”

These pop-up events happen all over the world. When you are traveling they can be a bit unnerving as well as make your journey challenging.

I was in Paris a few years back visiting the Louvre. I was in line to enter when suddenly there was a big commotion in the main hall. Dozens of women lined the corkscrew staircase with placards. They began shouting to protest for woman’s rights. Everything came to a halt. After 15 minutes the protestors dispersed and everything went back to normal.

I could have been annoyed, angry and disappointed that my time at this great museum was being cut short. They could have closed the museum altogether. That didn’t happen.

Instead of being upset, I accepted this as a once in a lifetime experience to see how other cultures handle life. In this case civil disobedience, free speech and public access. I was fascinated by the swift but orchestrated way they organized, presented their message and then left. There were no sirens, no police disruptions.

When traveling just expect to find delays and stoppages. Expect that some things you had your heart on seeing will not be available to see. Instead of disappointment, look at this as an opportunity to be a part of how real people function in the countries that you visit.

1-380x285For example, on the same trip to the Louvre, there was a private cocktail reception in the hall with the the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, a 2nd-century BC marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory). Since 1884, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre and is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. It was on my bucket list, but it was not to be.

It did free up some time which I used to visit some other halls of the vast museum (you cannot see everything in one visit). I was not disappointed, and now I have this story to share with you.

If you are on an escorted tour or working with a travel advisor like Krayton Travel, alternatives to these things can be found for you. If you are safe, just relax and let this surprise moment be one of your many memorable stories to share.Facebooktwitterpinterestlinkedinrssyoutube

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Get To Know Your Penguins

Krayton Travel Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mitch KraytonJune 9, 2017

 

penguins_headerIf you only know about the Emperor, Adélie, and Rockhopper penguins thanks to popular movies and what’s often found in your local zoo, you can’t be blamed. But a voyage through the Chilean fjords, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica will certainly broaden your penguin knowledge. Here’s a little primer before you go.

Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) also termed Peruvian Penguin, or Patranca, swimming in the clear water.

Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) also termed Peruvian Penguin, or Patranca, swimming in the clear water.

Magellanic Penguin

Look for these guys around the southern tip of South America or on the Falkland Islands.

Rockhopper penguin Falkland Island, travel to Antarctica

Rockhopper penguin Falkland Island, travel to Antarctica

Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhoppers are smaller than other crested penguins, weighing in at around 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg).

A happy chinstrap penguin in Antarctica.

Chinstrap Penguin

Like many of their penguin cousins, the Chinstrap feeds predominantly on krill.

Portrait of a Royal Penguin.

Portrait of a Royal Penguin.

Macaroni/Royal Penguin

Macaroni and Royal penguins are often considered distinct species, though DNA suggests Royals may be a variation of Macaronis.

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) feeding chick. Falkland Islands.

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) feeding chick. Falkland Islands.

King Penguin

Dense colonies of these large King penguins can be found up to 3/4 of a mile (1 km) inland on the Falkland Islands.

Emperor Penguin with chick Snow Hill, Antarctica 2010 on the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov

Emperor Penguin with chick Snow Hill, Antarctica 2010 on the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov

Emperor Penguin

Emperors and Kings may look the same in photos, but the Emperor stands 3.6 feet (1.1 m) tall. The King is only 3 feet (.94 m) tall.

pingino adelie / adelaida

Adélie Penguin

Adélies showed little fear of early explorers’ dog teams, sometimes to their great misfortune.

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on the ice hill

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on the ice hill

Gentoo Penguin

One of the northernmost penguins, look for the Gentoo around the Falkland Islands.

Peruvian Penguins cuddling

Humboldt Penguin

Found along the coast of Chile, these may be some of the first penguins you see.

Rare Birds

There are actually 17 different species of penguin recognized as living today. Of those, the African is only seen in southern Africa, the Yellow-eyed, Snares, Little, Fjordland, and Erect-crested are found on or near New Zealand, and the Galapagos is only found on the Galapagos Islands.

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Where Is My Computer? A Traveler’s Tale of Woe!

Krayton Travel Posted on October 7, 2016 by Mitch KraytonJune 9, 2017

A friend of mine told me of a business colleague who needed to travel to Saudi Arabia for business. It was company policy that while traveling, all executives needed to take a company-issued computer, which is sanitized and configured for international travel.

The executive would have none 0f it, insisting that he wanted to take his personal computer instead. He and the head of security had a heart-to-heart talk. The reluctant executive accepted the company-issued computer for this trip.

However, it seems the executive still had other ideas as they found the company-issued computer on his desk the day he left town.

What happened next is a tale of woe.

On entry to Saudi Arabia, the executive’s personal computer was examined along with his luggage. He and his bags were cleared but his laptop was not so lucky. It was seized because it contained ‘pornography’. It’s not what you think. You see the executive had photos of his kids swimming in his backyard pool. They were wearing bathing suits. This is innocent and harmless to American values, but was considered terribly offensive to the Saudis.

The executive completed his business and was forced to return home without his beloved computer.

After weeks of deliberations by the IT and security teams at his company, the Saudis finally agreed to release his computer and ship it back to the US, minus the photos of the kids.

This should have been sufficiently embarrassing, but there is more.

When the computer came into US customs, knowing that the Saudi’s had seized it and had access to its contents, the customs authorities also seized this computer on the possibility that the Saudi’s had compromised the laptop and may have installed some kind of malware that would be a threat to US national security.

Once again, the IT and security departments of his company had to negotiate with the US Security agencies.

After 4 more months, this computer was finally released and returned to the executive.

Moral of this story, listen to your IT and corporate security teams. You are going on business, and your personal needs should never out way those of your organization. This foolishness cost the company hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. The executive went without his personal computer for a very a long time, not to mention the humiliation he endured for his stunt.

Tip: When taking any electronic device outside the United States, check with each country’s Embassy and the US Department of State for the latest guidelines of what is acceptable or not on your trip.

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