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Space Travel Is Here: Your Guide to Private Spaceflight Experiences
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Space Travel Is Here: Your Guide to Private Spaceflight Experiences

Space travel is no longer science fiction. Through our Expedition Department, Awaken Travels now offers three pathways to space — from serene strato...

April 28, 20264 min read
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How the Oil Crisis Will Affect Your Summer Travel Plans (And What to Do About It)

How the Oil Crisis Will Affect Your Summer Travel Plans (And What to Do About It)

Airfares are up 15% and climbing. Here is what the oil crisis means for your summer plans and 6 smart strategies to save money without sacrificing you...

April 28, 20265 min read
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8 Road Trips From Chattanooga That Make the Perfect Summer Getaway

8 Road Trips From Chattanooga That Make the Perfect Summer Getaway

From Smoky Mountain cabins and Nashville weekends to Gulf Coast beaches and bourbon trail getaways, here are eight verified road trips all within driv...

April 26, 202619 min read
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9 Arizona Summer Escapes That Don't Require a Flight

9 Arizona Summer Escapes That Don't Require a Flight

From Scottsdale resort deals and Sedona wellness retreats to Rocky Point beaches and Vegas all-inclusive packages, here are nine verified summer getaw...

April 26, 202621 min read
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Why 2026 Is the Summer of the Staycation (And How to Make the Most of It)

Why 2026 Is the Summer of the Staycation (And How to Make the Most of It)

Airfares are up, but your summer does not have to suffer. Here is why 2026 is the year for staycations and regional getaways, and how to make them fee...

April 26, 202613 min read
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Wine, History, and the Douro Valley: Our 2027 Portugal and Spain River Cruise

Wine, History, and the Douro Valley: Our 2027 Portugal and Spain River Cruise

Join Cindi Sanden and Denise Karnes for a 7-night Douro River cruise through Portugal and Spain aboard AmaWaterways' AmaVida. Wine tastings, Porto, UN...

April 20, 202611 min read
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What a Luxury Travel Advisor in Tennessee Actually Does (And Why It Matters)

What a Luxury Travel Advisor in Tennessee Actually Does (And Why It Matters)

A behind-the-scenes look at what modern luxury travel advisors do, how we elevate every trip, and why the right advisor changes everything about how y...

April 19, 20267 min read
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Destination Wedding Planning: How a Chattanooga Travel Advisor Makes It Effortless

Destination Wedding Planning: How a Chattanooga Travel Advisor Makes It Effortless

Planning a destination wedding from Chattanooga? We coordinate resort selection, group travel, room blocks, and every detail so your celebration is ef...

April 19, 20267 min read
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Why Booking an All-Inclusive Resort Through a Travel Agent Changes Everything

Why Booking an All-Inclusive Resort Through a Travel Agent Changes Everything

Booking an all-inclusive resort on your own means missing out on upgrades, perks, and insider knowledge. Here is why a travel agent changes everything...

April 19, 20267 min read
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Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Honeymoon Travel Planner in Chattanooga

Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Honeymoon Travel Planner in Chattanooga

Discover how a honeymoon travel planner in Chattanooga can transform your post-wedding getaway into the trip of a lifetime.

April 19, 20267 min read
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Colombia by River: Be Among the First to Sail the Magdalena with AmaWaterways

Colombia by River: Be Among the First to Sail the Magdalena with AmaWaterways

Be among the first to sail the Magdalena River with AmaWaterways aboard the brand-new AmaMagdalena. Join Cindi and Nate Sanden for 7 nights of Colombi...

April 16, 20267 min read
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13 Nights of Ultra-Luxury in the Caribbean: Why Crystal Symphony Is the Cruise You Have Been Waiting For

13 Nights of Ultra-Luxury in the Caribbean: Why Crystal Symphony Is the Cruise You Have Been Waiting For

Join Cindi Sanden for 13 nights aboard the newly refurbished Crystal Symphony. With fewer than 700 guests, Nobu at sea, and ports from New Orleans to ...

April 12, 20267 min read
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