“A picture is worth a thousand words…” If you’re like me, you take hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures when you travel—to remind you of the places you’ve explored, and maybe even to instill a bit of envy in folks back home who are following your adventures on social media. Any time I travel, I […]
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Best Off The Beaten Path Mexico Vacations
With Mexico open for U.S travelers, now is a great time to look into some of the off the beaten path Mexico locations. Get the culture, adventure, and geographic wonders of this amazing country, without having to surround yourself with crowds. See our list below for the under-the-radar cities in Mexico that we recommend! Best […]
MASTers Of Travel Series #5: Disney
MAST President and COO John Werner sits down with MAST member and agency owner Kelly Ortiz of Guru Travel, Elgin Illinois. In Episode 5 John and Kelly discuss Kelly’s recent trip to Disney World. Kelly is an all things Disney expert. Not only does she run Guru Travel, but she also has a popular blog […]
MASTers Of Travel Series #4: Punta Cana
In episode 4, MAST President and COO John Werner sits down with Liisa Gunter of Cary Travel Express, Cary Illinois, to discuss current travel to the Dominican Republic. Liisa specializes in Mexico and Caribbean travel holding her AmResorts Master agent certificate. She loves this area in the world and has traveled to almost all AmResorts. […]
MASTers Of Travel Series #3: Mexico & The Caribbean
John Werner, President and COO of MAST Travel Network sits down in this installment of MASTers of Travel with agency owner Jennifer Walker of Jennifer Walker Travel, Washington, Illinois. Jennifer has been in the travel industry for over a decade and has been an agency owner since 2015. She enjoys traveling with her son to […]
MASTers Of Travel Series #2: Cancun, Mexico
John Werner, President and COO of MAST Travel Network sits down with MAST member and agency owner Patty DeRoo of Crystal Lake Travel, Crystal Lake, Illinois to discuss her experience traveling during COVID-19. Patty has been with Crystal Lake Travel since 2003 and in the industry since 1991. She specializes in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons. Patty traveled to Mexico twice over […]
What to Expect When Traveling to Cancun Right Now
MASTers Of Travel Series #1: Destination Weddings
MAST Travel Network President and COO John Werner along with Journeys Travel Inc. Agency Owner Jeni Chaffer take an in-depth look at the current state of travel, specifically in regard to destination wedding planning. Jeni has been in the travel industry since 2006, and specializes in destination weddings, romance and family travel. John and Jeni […]
Best Midwest Wine Trails To Visit
Amidst the Covid 19 pandemic, the need to get out and get away has never been so urgent for our mental health. Short distance road trips are quite popular. If you live in the Midwest, love sipping wine, and enjoy lazy afternoons in picturesque settings, consider visiting a few midwest wine trails. Southern Illinois Wine […]
Best Winter Travel Destinations With Packing List
Now is a great time to start considering your winter travel options. Whether you are looking to warm up on a beach or hit the slopes here is our winter travel destinations list. From the islands to the mountains and everywhere in between, winter travel is a great way to spend the holidays. Best Winter […]