Dear friends and travelers,

BOOM!! This is the way summer started out for many of us: family gatherings, celebrations and graduations, international trips and adventures, all planned 2+ years ago, finally coming to fruition.

The world is open for travelers, and travelers are indeed ready to make up for lost time. But, as many of us have experienced, the infrastructure to support the tidal wave of demand for travel remains fragile. Canceled flights are all too common, ticket prices are high, hotels are at full capacity while still struggling with staffing shortages.

Thankfully despite these challenges, travel is worth it! We all know that feeling of being on a trip, suspending day-to-day life, and expanding our world. That feeling is truly priceless, and memories last a lifetime.

Our advice when embarking on your next adventure is to “pack your patience” and remind yourself that travel is a privilege.

It’s time to Ready, Set, GO! Where will you go?

#TraveltoLive

Shawna Huffman Owen