Josh Vignona - #bizleisure a Business and Travel Blog

Nothing like catching a beautiful sunset in time lapse! I love St. Pete's Beach in Tampa Florida! St. Pete Beach is a Florida resort city set on a barrier island, west of St. Petersburg. It’s known for its beaches. A 1928 landmark, the pink Moorish-style Don CeSar Hotel looms over the shore. The Pass-A-Grille area offers galleries, shops and the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, which displays postcards and other artifacts in a 1917 church. Nearby, boats depart to Shell Key, a nesting site for seabirds and turtles.  ― Google

  The Great Tampa Reopening: What to Know Of course, many Tampa attractions and businesses started the “reopening” process last May, providing access to patrons in line with state and local capacity and safety requirements. But as vaccine numbers rise and cases trend downward, local organizations, venues and others continue to readapt their approach, including: Tampa Ballparks & Sports Teams So glad sports are baaaccckkk here in Tampa! – Josh Vignona As of now: The Tampa Bay Rays plan to allow 9,000 fans to attend Opening Day (April 9 vs. NYY) and subsequent home games. This amounts to about 20% of Tropicana Field capacity. As the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees, George M. Steinbrenner Field (aka Florida’s Yankee Stadium), will host about 2,400 fans (25% capacity) for each pre-season game. The same holds true for each Tampa Tarpons (Single A) home game. Hometown hockey champs the Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the few NHL teams to allow in-person fans this season. ...

Nothing like viewing a rainstorm in Tampa from my sunroom! - Josh Vignona  

  Hotels vs. hostels: which provides the best experience? #bizleisure blogger Josh Vignona checks in on both vacay-lodging options, the main differences between the two and some of his favorite hotel and shared room stays around the world. Hotels vs. Hostels: What’s the Difference? Before we get into the best hotel and hostel destinations in the world, let’s dive into what sets the two lodging styles apart – and why many travelers opt for one over the other: Price The price tag is nearly always a top concern when planning a trip. And due to cost-saving measures like shared rooms and limited amenities, hostels are definitely the more budget-friendly option.  Privacy While some hostels now offer private rooms, the rule-of-thumb tends to be shared sleeping areas, bathrooms and common areas. If you’re looking for privacy during your next vacation, Josh Vignona knows hotels are the way to go. READ THE FULL POST HERE

  2. Dry Tortugas National Park (Gulf of Mexico, 70m from Key West) Located a few-hours boat ride from Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park offers some of the best-quality tropical reefs in the Gulf of Mexico, complete with nearly no end of bright color, beauty and sea life variety accessible to divers of any level. Home to massive marine sanctuaries and untold numbers of shipwrecks, it’s hard to top Dry Tortugas simply for the sheer magnitude of diving possibilities, including one of the more inspiring and exotic arrays of tropical wildlife found anywhere in the Gulf.  With everything from shallow coral areas to deep wrecks and breathtaking drop-offs,  Josh Vignona  knows very few coral diving experiences that can truly match this isolated island cluster.  Read the rest of  Josh Vignona: 9 Best Scuba Destinations in Florida  

  Even with the COVID19 pandemic, social distancing and periodic travel restrictions, many of our loved ones have little choice but to keep their bags packed and ready for that next long-distance flight.  And with the holidays upon us, treating those frequent flyers to some sharp new travel-related gifts can be the perfect way to show appreciation for all that they do – not to mention make those puddle-jumping journeys and weekend-weary hotel stays just a little more bearable. With the holidays in full swing,  Josh Vignona  offers up some killer 2020 gift ideas for the business traveler on your list – and how to make it a season they’ll never forget. Read the full post HERE

  Nothing like getting outside for some fresh air and a workout! - Josh Feeling abit stir crazy? Read my latest blog post on Virtual Travel during Covid-19 . Here is a teaser:  For many of us, COVID-19 has put the ultimate lockdown on travel plans, making it impossible to soak up the sun or satisfy our wanderlust in some exotic, faraway destination.  But while the pandemic has grounded flights and put many travel dreams on hold, virtual reality tourism has begun to pick up the slack, providing a glimmer of hope to family vacationers and aspiring globetrotters seeking just a little slice of overseas adventure. Josh Vignona  takes a look at virtual reality travel, different VR travel opportunities and where to find a virtual experience you won’t soon forget. 

  Types of Fish in Tampa Bay From the large, open water of the Bay to an expansive system of mangroves, grass flats and waterways, Tampa Bay’s diverse ecosystem is home to a large variety of fish species, making it a virtual paradise for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Among the most popular types of game fish in Tampa include:  Tarpon  Sea Trout  Snook  Flounder  Redfish  Grouper Read my full blog post on Tampa Bay Fishing Here:  https://joshuavignona.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/tampa-bay-fishing-tips-from-a-local-fisherman/ 

Nothing like Korean BBQ with friends at Tuppul Deungshim, a cozy Korean barbeque joint near the Itaewon Station in Yongsan-gu. While it did take a while to get a seat, the quality of hanwoo (Korean beef) at Tuppul was next level, making the experience more than worth the wait.  Read my blog post,  How to Have Fun While Traveling for Business in Seoul, South Korea published by Turtleverse!  Cheers! Josh Vignona

Planning a beachside vacation? Want to learn how to surf while you’re at it? In his latest post, travel blogger Josh Vignona explores the top 5 surf camps in Costa Rica, including the top locations and packages for sharpening your surfing skills and catching the pura vida vibe. Read the full post here!

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Need ideas for improving your staycation? Josh Vignona examines different ways you can breathe new life into the new stay-at-home normal – and transform your time at home into an experience the whole family can enjoy.  Check out Vignona’s latest blog for ideas to get your staycation rolling in the right direction. READ MY BLOG

Business casual for men, says Josh Vignona , refers to a clothing style somewhat less official than standard office attire (suit jackets, ties, loafers) but still acceptable within an office environment. While men's business casual can indicate various things to organizations, cities and people, there are normally agreed-upon standards that set it apart as a unique mode of professional dress. Read the full blog post here

A Scene-Stealing Travel with Kids Experience - Part 2: Flight 501 Joshua Vignona is a seasoned traveler, devoted father and someone who always enjoys traveling with his kids. In a recent post, Vignona reflects on a family vacation to Disney and how a pre-trip delay on the runway quickly turned into a memorable scene-stealing adventure for Kim and Jimmy, his two young children. CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY!

As a seasoned traveler, Joshua Vignona knows nothing as rewarding as trekking to unfamiliar terrain, meeting new people and standing at the threshold of international adventure. But though travel has no shortage of perks, Josh Vignona understands it can also come with a hefty price tag. These costs not only tend to catch the unprepared off guard, but can also get downright prohibitive in a hurry, serving only to stand between you and booking the journey of a lifetime. Fortunately, you don’t have to be rich to enjoy the benefits of world travel. As your budget-friendly travel guide, Vignona offers some helpful tips on how to travel the world cheap, maximize each new experience and unleash your inner globetrotter.  How to travel cheap (or free) 1. Research airfare early 2. Avoid checking bags 3. Take advantage of travel rewards 4. Share and save  5. Go Couchsurfing (Find free places to stay) 6. Do some farming (no, really!) 7. Learn where to splurge...

Joshua Vignona served as Director of CRM and Digital at Integra Life Sciences from March 2013 to October 2015. His accomplishments as director included the development and implementation of the company’s annual strategic CRM and mobile technology plan, the achievement of numerous digital marketing objectives and strategies, the improvement of the firm’s global commercial effectiveness, and the delivery of digital solutions across all web-based tablet, PC and mobile platforms. Prior to his role as director of CRM and digital, Josh Vignona served as Integra director of ERP and CRM. Joshua Vignona