Video: This Hotel Has the Top Views of Edinburgh
There are a few important things on our check list of a great hotel: alluring architecture and design, lifestyle, dining and sipping... and if possible, an amazing view.The Balmoral Edinburgh has it all. This storied hotel in Scotland's capital is located at 1 Prince's Street. It's an unrivaled position overlooking some of the best views of the city: Edinburgh Castle,...
6 Reasons to See Sicily
It's the largest island in the Mediterranean, with 14,000 years of history.Sicily is in the center of the Mediterranean Sea and has been central to several world-changing civilizations including the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans. It is rich in artistic, musical, literary, culinary, and architectural heritage, and has some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the Med. Yet many...
7 Tips for Holiday Travel from an Airline Expert
Every time there's a major weather event, we hear about stranded travelers. Maybe you've been one of them.Now, with the holiday season fast approaching along with the possibility of winter weather, we thought it would be good to share some travel tips about how to prepare for and face the unpredictable.Andrew Collins, the CEO and President of Sentient Jet, shares...
Cruising Alaska
If you are anything like our group of travel renegades and enthusiasts here at Herff Travel, this summer heat probably has you itching to go north for a bit. When the walk from your car to your office leaves you feeling like another shower wouldn’t hurt and you are churning through ice cubes and sunscreen faster than you can keep...
French Polynesia
Fresh off the plane from his trip to Tahiti, Mr. Herff, looking tan and relaxed in his crisp summer linens, had nothing but praise for French Polynesia! After a ten-day tour of the islands, he was all smiles and left the rest of us envious of his island adventure. Though it had been several decades since he had last been...
San Francisco
San Francisco is a city we just can’t get enough of and surely never will. The views, the fog, the infectious hippy vibe, the architecture, the food. The list goes on and on. We have been more than a dozen times and find it enchanting every time from every angle. It certainly must be a contender for one of the...
Romantic Getaways
Another Valentine’s Day is upon us and people are rushing around buying floral bouquets and chocolates for their sweetheart. The restaurants are all booked, and the grocery stores are packed with people gathering things for their romantic dinners at home. These are sweet, kind things to do with your loved one to add some romance into their lives, but really,...
Marrakech
When our fearless leader, Mr. Herff, recently returned from Marrakech he was full of praise and wonder. He said Marrakech and the surrounding area is “infinitely curiosity filling,” a place of colors, sounds, smells that are stirring and splendid. He raved about how the people are incredibly warm and welcoming and that there is a treasure trove of places to...
Away For The Holidays...
The holiday season is upon us and we are happily putting the finishing touches on our client’s upcoming holiday getaways. With destinations ranging from Mexico to Thailand, from Hawaii to France, travel during the holidays can be an incredibly rewarding way to experience a culture, spend quality time with loved ones and get away from the seasonal hustle and bustle...
Exploring Malta
Pleasantly surprised and absolutely enchanted are phrases that come to mind when I think about my visit to Malta. Unfortunately, too short is another phrase that I think of as I was only there for 2 brief whirlwind days. Though Malta is one of the world’s smallest countries, an archipelago found between Sicily and Northern Africa (coming in at about...