
Europe
Ready to explore more of Europe but not sure where to start? Check out our country destination guides! Learn more about the top experiences you can have in each place, plus read our travel advisor tips and see our favorite hotels!
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It’s Time to Stop Traveling – For Now
Dear Travelers, As a travel agency, our daily lives revolve around everything travel - talking through trip planning with you, dreaming of our own next adventures, and reminiscing on past experiences all over the world. We love celebrating with you as we plan your...
The Benefits of a River Oaks Travel Advisor in the Time of the Coronavirus Travel Advisory
With the travel interruptions and overall global uncertainty in the time of the coronavirus COVID-19, our River Oaks Travel team is here to help you as much as possible. Our team is committed to providing the same positive and excellent service you have come to expect...
Travel Insurance: Is it Worth the Cost?
You insure your car, your house, your health… so should you insure your travel plans? Many clients ask whether travel insurance is worth purchasing, and the answer is a resounding YES! With all the time and money spent planning your ideal vacation, insurance is an...
Resources for Questions on Coronavirus and Travel
As a travel agency, we are often asked our thoughts on global situations that impact our industry. The one currently dominating headlines? COVID-19, or coronavirus. We’ve faced health issues in the past – SARS, Zika – and understand that this outbreak can make...
A Room With a View: Best Hotel Views Worldwide
Paris, the city of lights. While this nickname originally appeared because of Paris’ early adoption of electricity, it’s still just as appropriate today as the city sparkles after dark. The iconic structure of Paris, The Eiffel Tower, even has a special light show each evening. One of the most amazing views of this twinkling city is from the Belle Etoile Penthouse, the crowning glory of Le Meurice in the 1st Arrondissement on the Right Bank. The penthouse’s expansive terrace provides an uninterrupted view of Paris from all directions. The Tuileries Gardens are your front yard, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré Coeur and the Eiffel Tower are all visible as you stroll through your own private garden. All in all, this is a place to feel inspired and delighted by the enchanting city of lights, maybe even a place to kick off your shoes and dance among the stars.
The Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel Snapshot Guests arrive at the Fairmont San Francisco feeling like they have just walked into an American Palace. The old-world glamour of the lobby and common areas are reminiscent of a time past while the contemporary room features cater to the gusts of the...
On Our Radar: October 2019
One of our favorite parts of being travel advisors is getting to know all of the great gossip and insider knowledge about what's coming soon in the world of luxury travel. Rather than keep these exciting updates to ourselves, we've decided to share these insights with...
Kate Lawless: Travel Agent’s 30Under30
We are excited to announce that our very own Kate Lawless has been selected as one of Travel Agent Central's 30Under30 travel advisors for 2019! This annual award acknowledges rising stars in the travel industry under the age of 30. Kate has been with our agency since...
Five Unexpected SCUBA Trip Spots We’re DIVING to Visit!
Many travelers are familiar with Austalia’s famous Great Barrier Reef, Earth’s largest living organism; but the less familiar Ningaloo Reef off the coast of remote Western Australia is also teaming with wildlife! Unlike the GBR, the Ningaloo Reef is a fringe reef and has much shallower water. This scuba trip spot is fantastic for the underwater explorer who has a thirst for adventure but may lack the experience necessary for deeper dives. Access to the reef requires only a short boat ride off the shore. Whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, reef sharks, and corals of all shapes, sizes, and colors lie just below the surface, waiting to be discovered. The proximity of the reef to the shore also allows divers to experience a number of different dive sites without traveling long distances.