Abroad in Your Inbox Vol. 8

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HELLO FROM PARADISE AKA ST. LUCIA!!!

I’m trying to put into words how I’m feeling right now and honestly, all I can think of is bliss. This is the first international trip I’ve taken with Linda since our visit to London in 2019. As someone who lives, breathes and works in the world of travel, being able to once again do what I love after more than a year feels too good to be true.

Linda and I are staying at Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, that she’s put many of her honeymoon clients at in the past. This former sugar plantation is smack dab in the middle of St. Lucia’s twin pitons which are these dormant volcanic plugs that jut up from the ground and are the most iconic landmarks of the destination. If you want to learn more about this luxurious property, make sure you’re following me on IG where I’ll be taking you along on our mother-daughter-moon lol.

All this to say, I feel like we’re getting closer and closer to a return to travel. We’re certainly not there just yet but if feels like it’s right at our fingertips. With more flight route expansions, a growing list of countries welcoming vaccinated tourists and even plans to resume cruising, I feel like I can actually see the light at the end of this dark ass tunnel.

IF YOU’RE NEW, HEY!!! Abroad in Your Inbox is a weekly collection of news articles, blog posts, products, podcasts, videos & anything else that’s on the interwebs that will help you navigate this new era of travel, reignite your wanderlust, help you plan a future trip & make you giggle {because what’s the point if we can’t laugh!?}

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THE LATEST

TRAVEL

  1. Why Using a Travel Specialist is More Important than Ever - I’m a bit biased here (my mom is a travel agent) but I have to say that navigating this new travel world can be COMPLICATED even for the experts. From testing requirements to navigating ever-changing restrictions and sudden last-minute changes, it’s essential to have someone who can help you so that you’re not stressed trying to figure this all out yourself. So if you’re feeling ready to get out and explore a destination that’s not in your backyard I’d HIGHLY recommend working with an agent. You can get in touch with my mom’s agency Scorby Travel and Cruise here!

  2. 10 Mistakes to Avoid While Traveling Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Felt that this was fitting since Linda and I are on our first international trip right now.

  3. 3 things to know about your CDC vaccine card - I’m so glad The Points Guy wrote this article because I’ve literally had no idea what to do with my vaccine card. I’ve had it in my wallet but then got paranoid that it would get stolen if my wallet was taken (lol literally my most prized possession right now).

  4. The Best Bird Watching Spots in the US - I’m literally only putting this in here to test Linda to see if she reads my newsletter, which I know she doesn’t. But if she did, this article would be right up her alley. And based on how many of you told me on stories that your parents are crazy bird watchers too…feel free to share this with them lol.

COVID

  1. Can people immunized against the coronavirus still spread it to others? - It’s a question I’ve asked myself often my first dose of the vaccine but thanks to a new study of more than 12,000 vaccinated college students, I think we’ll have a better understanding of whether or not vaccinated people can spread COVID.

CURRENTLY OBSESSING OVER

  1. FAV PURCHASE - THIS IS NOT A DRILL…I FINALLY FOUND AFFORDABLE CUTE SWIMSUITS! I’ve always been SUPER skeptical of Instagram Clothing boutiques…TBH I’ve been burned too many times. But against my better judgment, I took a chance and ordered a slew of the cutest, most fabulous & AFFORDABLE bathing suits for my trip to St. Lucia. And you know what?!?!? THEY WERE A HOME RUN! Literally loved all of them. Dropping the link to the website here. Also, some things to note, I ordered a size up (L), the quality is REALLY GOOD but don’t expect L SPACE buttery material and these will take a few weeks to arrive unless you want to pay $100 for express shipping (lol).

  2. FAV PODCAST - IF YOU ONLY LISTEN TO ONE PODCAST THIS WEEK, MAKE IT BE THIS ONE. Last summer, hopefully, all of us, made a pledge to educate ourselves and be allies to members of the BIPOC community. The travel industry specifically had to take a HARD look at itself and recognize the lack of diversity throughout its sectors. Now, almost a year later, it’s time for a check-in. I loved this convo between Evita Robinson, founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe and Audacity Fest, and Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country in the world, and Martinique Lewis, author of the ABC Travel Green Book and a Condé Nast Traveler advisory board member. THERE IS SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE. Listen to this and figure out a way to be part of the solution.

ABROAD AT HOME

I’m taking this week off from my Abroad at Home series but will be filming furiously while we’re in St. Lucia. I’ll be putting together a video recapping our trip, a review of the resort we’re staying at & a video running through what traveling internationally is like right now.

But if you’re chomping at the bit and NEED TRAVEL CONTENT NOW then may I suggest checking out my Abroad at Home playlist?! There are videos on India, Croatia, and Argentina + a video that walks you through my exact process of how I make my bucket list travel dreams come to life!

HAPPY ENDING

Ever been a victim of the unintended mass email?! I was DYING over this story of what happened when a group of more than two hundred buyers of luxe sofas from ABC Carpet got a group e-mail about a delivery delay… the responses ranged from anger, frustration, commiseration, bad jokes, and matchmaking. Read if you’re in need of a little chuckle.

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Adventure Awaits!

xx Allecat

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