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The Increasing Importance of Travel Insurance
As we’re designing your trip, we discuss topics such as where you want to go, what you want to see, and how you want to get there. When you’re envisioning your perfect trip, you may not be thinking about travel insurance, when the truth is, that should be one of the first things you think… Read More
Air New Zealand: Travel Update
New Zealand Government Update as of Nov. 24th: The announcement suggests that fully vaccinated visitors will be able to visit New Zealand without a stay in managed isolation from April 30 2022. All travelers will need to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test and to prove they are double dose vaccinated along with completing a travel declaration… Read More
Client Testimonial: Ethiopian Airlines
Recently, one of Jill’s clients chose to fly on Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, en route to Zimbabwe. This may prove to be a popular option for travelers who have need to go to Africa but must avoid Europe due to Covid. If you have any hesitation about flying via Addis, continue reading to… Read More
Client Testimonial: Tahitian Escape
While travel to many destinations is on hold right now, there are a few countries whose borders are open to Americans. Ksusha’s clients Vince and Lindsay K. had booked their trip to French Polynesia before the pandemic and were lucky to still make their Tahitian escape a reality. Read on about their safe experience traveling… Read More
Fast Flying Facts
Who could have imagined that airline travel today would be vastly different than it was even 6 months ago? Borders are closed, masks are mandatory, check-ins have become contactless, and cleanliness is at the forefront of every operation. While Esplanade works with most airlines, we’d like to present some specific updates from a few of… Read More
Stay Informed: March 2020
UPDATED MARCH 16TH Why a Travel Advisor is Important Personalized travel is what Esplanade Travel has always arranged and will continue to do. In light of the current COVID-19 news, a trusted travel advisor is more important now than ever. We provide expert advice, point you to unbiased resources to weigh your options, and provide… Read More
An Update on South African Airways
Esplanade Travel has long been a partner of South African Airways and our travelers love the convenience of arriving directly into Johannesburg from JFK or Dulles airports. However, South African Airways faced a very economically challenging year in 2019 and we have seen the effect of this with uncharacteristically extensive flight delays and cancellations. SAA was left with no choice… Read More
Celebrating 40 Years with Air New Zealand
As we get to the end of 2019, Esplanade celebrates 40 years of working with Air New Zealand! Our first trip down was in 1979 when we researched an itinerary to interest our clients. That first trip was tough. While the airline was superb, there were not many interesting places to stay as the country… Read More
Air New Zealand Announces New East Coast Service!
Air New Zealand is excited to announce that they are launching non-stop flights from New York to Auckland beginning October 2020! Using their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, the new route will be operating three times weekly, year-round out of Newark Liberty International Airport. While tickets are not yet for sale, Esplanade will keep you updated… Read More