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Jamaica!! Let’s go in 2019

We absolutely LOVED our time in Jamaica on our latest client retreat! In July 2018 we partnered with Palace Resorts to host 20 top clients to showcase Jamaica as a destination and the Moon Palace Jamaica as the perfect resort for an incentive travel event.

Incentive Travel With Meaning: The Emerging Trend

With so much focus on employee retention these days, companies are looking for ways to revitalize their compensation structures, their company culture, and their visibility as a company which does good not just for their employees, but also the communities in which they work and for the world in general.

Let’s get real here! The volcanic eruption on the Big Island (Hawaii) is scaring away business, but it shouldn’t.

The big eruptions on the island of Hawaii have already had a huge negative impact on the economy. It’s estimated that Volcanoes National Park has lost over $6 million since the violent eruptions began on May 3, and the park will remain closed indefinitely until conditions change. By some estimates, this closure has cost the island as a whole more that $166 million so far.

7 Romantic Places to Take Your Sweetheart

Upgrade from the standard long-stem roses and box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day with a romantic getaway.  These 7 destinations are sure to impress your Honey Bun.

From “Fam” to Fabulous

A fabulous trip isn’t a Hot Pocket.  It’s a croque-monsieur, an oozy yet crisp grilled ham and cheese sandwich with a touch of Bechamel sauce, eaten in front of a Paris cafe.   We don’t do Hot Pockets, so members of our staff are whisked around the world on familiarization trips.  Yes, it’s a difficult job, but someone has to do it.  These “fam” trips enable our staff to check out the hotels, venues, and adventures a destination has to offer, so they can come home and craft the perfect croque-monsieur for our clients.  

The BIG Box = BIG Motivation

A Greek Isles/Eastern Mediterranean cruise is the ultimate quadfecta–sunny beaches, ancient history, stunning scenery, and culinary delights.  This is the BIG box on the Bucket List which means a BIG motivator for your team.  You’re not going to want to miss a single experience, so here are our tips for making the most of your Mediterranean Cruise.  

3 Keys to a Meaningful Humanitarian Event

Some may call it “Giving Back,” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or as the Marriott Corp. calls it, “Spirit to Serve.”

All these have one main goal — to serve the impoverished, undereducated, and abused in our communities both here and abroad.  For an incentive trip where participants have earned the opportunity to be involved, including a humanitarian project can be particularly powerful.  

The 5 WOWs of Scotland

Until recently, my experience with Scotland was limited to William Wallace shouting “Freedom!” in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart or envisioning Hogwarts nestled on a Scottish hillside while reading the Harry Potter books with my children.  Just like the book is always better than the movie, first-hand experience is always better than seeing it on a screen.  And as stunning as Scotland is on film, nothing compares to experiencing its rugged beauty and character in person.

True Grit Meets Customer Service

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left nothing but devastation in their wake. Our hearts have gone out to those affected and that have shouldered such terrible loss. A wise man taught me that whenever tragedy strikes, there’s no problem with feelings of helplessness or negativity. But when those feelings come, look for those that serve and help in terrible times and follow their example. Sometimes it takes grit to push through a hard situation…

Costa Rica Countdown

Pura Vida!!! This phrase, meaning pure life, perfectly sums up all that is great about Costa Rica. From the pristine beaches to the luxury hotels, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful Central American country. You know you’ve felt the urge to hop on a plane and spend the next week there, but in case you’re still not convinced, below is a Top 10 Countdown of why you should indulge yourself and your team in the pure life.