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  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

  Mitigating the risks of business travel during the pandemic What security and risk management issues do you need to consider before business travel resumes? I thought this article was great and I wanted to share:) Here is a snippet from the article  October 7, 2020 By  Matthew Bradley You can read the full article here "Travel has been limited to prevent the spread of COVID-19; however, as restrictions relax and organizations start to return to operations, we’re beginning to see an increase in business travel. In fact, in May,   Business Travel News   estimated that 31% of travelers expected to start planning business travel within the next month and 50% of meeting planners anticipated resuming meetings from the months of June to September. Prior to sending employees on travel for business, there are several factors to consider to protect employees and the business, while ensuring business continuity. During this process, organizations need to take a moment to...

  New to working from home? Having trouble finding your work-from-home rhythm? In his latest post, business travel blogger Josh Vignona (Yep, that's me!) offers several straightforward strategies for mastering your new work environment, building an effective work schedule and squeezing the most from each new workday. Of course, sticking to a schedule and managing distractions are essential to elevating your work-from-home productivity.  But there are a few other small ideas  Josh Vignona  believes can make your workweek just a little bit easier, including: Buying a comfortable chair . For those spending 7-8 hours each day sitting at a desk, a good chair is always a worthwhile investment. Keeping your workspace clean . Nothing speaks efficiency like a clean, well-organized workstation.  Leaving your desk when the workday’s over . Work is important, but knowing when to stop is how you avoid exhaustion and burnout.   Read my full blog post for more Covid...

  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. 

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