Josh Vignona - #bizleisure a Business and Travel Blog

  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. ...

My Little Labradoodle! #nationalpuppyday  Isn't she the sweetest labradoodle you have ever seen?  A Labradoodle is a crossbreed dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard, Miniature, or Toy poodle. The term first appeared in 1955, but were not initially popular. Dog Breed Group: Hybrid Dogs Height: 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder Weight: 50 to 65 pounds Life Span: 12 to 14 years

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

  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...