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How to Select Which Cruise is Your Style?

How to Select Which Cruise is Your Style?

I was anti-cruise for a long time, primarily due to the environmental damages but also how narrow focused shore experiences were. So, every opportunity I have, I question my cruise partners about how they are dealing with those issues. Obviously, I was not the only...

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Traditional vs. Newly-Inspired Destinations

Traditional vs. Newly-Inspired Destinations

How do you choose a travel destination? Some people are repeating visitors of the same countries. It is a great way to discover and learn about the country in depth and get to know the local people better. Some people never go back to the same country and enjoy...

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Getting A Bolivian Tourist Visa At The Border

Getting A Bolivian Tourist Visa At The Border

If you are a US passport holder, you must have a tourist visa (as of June 2023) to enter Bolivia. There are a few options to obtain one: (1) Obtain from the Consulate General’s office of your region (2) Use a travel visa and passport processing service company (3)...

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan

How do we decide our next travel destinations? Our bucket list seems to grow every year! The world has so much to offer:  natural beauty, local culture, art, food, fashion…etc. Depending on where you are in your life, there are different destinations that give you the...

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TOP 10 questions and answers for traveling to JAPAN

Since the border to Japan opened last fall, Japan has been a hot destination we are making arrangements for. I gathered frequently asked questions during our discovery conversations. Here are the common questions, but please keep in mind Japan extends greater latitude...

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Travel Agent Superheroes:

Travel Agent Superheroes:

Going Above and Beyond for Clients Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak TRAVEL AGENT  VIRTUOSO  THERESA NORTON  MARCH 23, 2020 PHOTO: Many clients are now happy they booked with a professional travel advisor. (photo via MarkgrafAve / iStock / Getty Images Plus) If there’s...

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Why Traveling to Croatia?

Why Traveling to Croatia?

When my husband and I travel, we always pick up one or more holiday ornaments of the year. Here is the new addition from Croatia. It's made of Licitar, a ginger cookie, one of the most recognizable symbols of Croatia. In fact, this gingerbread craft is protected as...

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Kindness Encounter

Kindness Encounter

A story of turning unplanned travel into a magical experience In the final meeting with my clients before their departure for Japan, I went over their entire trip to prepare them. I mentioned to them not to panic if they missed a train because there would be another...

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Hidden Gem Setouchi Japan

Hidden Gem Setouchi Japan

Cherry blossoms in bloom around Himeji Castle. Swap city life for contemporary art, relaxing hot springs, and the best udon you’ve ever had in seaside Setouchi. While many travelers (rightly) set their sights on Japan’s Golden Route – Tokyo, Mt....

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How to Select Which Cruise is Your Style?

I was anti-cruise for a long time, primarily due to the environmental damages but also how narrow focused shore experiences were. So, every opportunity I have, I question my cruise partners about how they are dealing with those issues. Obviously, I was not the only...

Traditional vs. Newly-Inspired Destinations

How do you choose a travel destination? Some people are repeating visitors of the same countries. It is a great way to discover and learn about the country in depth and get to know the local people better. Some people never go back to the same country and enjoy...

Getting A Bolivian Tourist Visa At The Border

If you are a US passport holder, you must have a tourist visa (as of June 2023) to enter Bolivia. There are a few options to obtain one: (1) Obtain from the Consulate General’s office of your region (2) Use a travel visa and passport processing service company (3)...

What’s it like to visit Altiplano & Desert Land in South America?

IS IT WORTH THE  VISIT? Absolutely! It is a once in a lifetime experience! It is an exploration to connect with the natural wonders. It is a discovery of the planet we live in. With that being said, it is not for everyone. It’s great for adventure travelers. I’d like...

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Japan

How do we decide our next travel destinations? Our bucket list seems to grow every year! The world has so much to offer:  natural beauty, local culture, art, food, fashion…etc. Depending on where you are in your life, there are different destinations that give you the...

TOP 10 questions and answers for traveling to JAPAN

Since the border to Japan opened last fall, Japan has been a hot destination we are making arrangements for. I gathered frequently asked questions during our discovery conversations. Here are the common questions, but please keep in mind Japan extends greater latitude...

Travel Agent Superheroes:

Going Above and Beyond for Clients Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak TRAVEL AGENT  VIRTUOSO  THERESA NORTON  MARCH 23, 2020 PHOTO: Many clients are now happy they booked with a professional travel advisor. (photo via MarkgrafAve / iStock / Getty Images Plus) If there’s...

Why Traveling to Croatia?

When my husband and I travel, we always pick up one or more holiday ornaments of the year. Here is the new addition from Croatia. It's made of Licitar, a ginger cookie, one of the most recognizable symbols of Croatia. In fact, this gingerbread craft is protected as...

Kindness Encounter

A story of turning unplanned travel into a magical experience In the final meeting with my clients before their departure for Japan, I went over their entire trip to prepare them. I mentioned to them not to panic if they missed a train because there would be another...

Hidden Gem Setouchi Japan

Cherry blossoms in bloom around Himeji Castle. Swap city life for contemporary art, relaxing hot springs, and the best udon you’ve ever had in seaside Setouchi. While many travelers (rightly) set their sights on Japan’s Golden Route – Tokyo, Mt....

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I am so grateful for the work you did to create such a singular, extraordinary experience for us (and manage all of our personalities). It wasn’t just a trip or vacation; it was the space that allowed for shared new experiences, challenges, and conversations while in the most stunning, other worldly setting. Thank you!

Roshan M.

Ippo Travel is a wonderful service and Kay is a delight to work with. She made our reservations with the Four Seasons super easy. She really gets to know her clients’ needs and wishes and then accommodates them. Our young girls love the tents provided by the Four Seasons and she was able to coordinate having them set up when we arrived. During this time of Covid, we had multiple changes that took place, and Kay was extremely understanding and helpful in coordinating all of the changes. The little touches as welcome notes and snacks show her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients. We hope to book again soon.

Trinh Pham

We can't imagine a better guide than Kay. The planning she did and her local knowledge made us fully confident sending our teenage sons and their grandmother off before us. And she planned such a great trip that we were eager to get there to join in on the fun. Kay planned and executed a trip of a lifetime for three generations. We cannot wait to travel with her again.

Erika Taylor

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