The Carte Atlas Journal

Want anything and everything 2027? You found the perfect spot. This CARTE ATLAS Journal Entry has nothing but 2027 at your fingertips. The very best in 2027 is right here, so let’s get started. GUIDED JOURNEYS TAUCK is a namesake for guided journeys, and has released their 2027 calendar. Land Journeys in Europe gives an […]

The Bahamas sit just off the Florida coast, so travelers often assume the timing rules differ from the wider Caribbean. In practice, the same seasonal patterns apply, just with milder swings. DECEMBER THROUGH APRIL IS THE MOST RELIABLE WINDOW Temperatures stay comfortably in the mid-70s to low 80s, and rainfall drops to its lowest levels […]

If you have landed here, perhaps yourself or a loved one may often get motion sickness. First of all, great job searching for the answer. This is an important marker for any great luxury travel advisor to be aware of. And it is important to share this information with your travel advisor as it can […]

Is fall a good time to visit the “Big Apple” that is New York City? My answer is almost always the same: the time is now! The crisp air, theater season, and amazing local fall flavors come alive in a city known for a fruit of the fall. THE WEATHER DOES MOST OF THE WORK […]

When the topic of Rome comes up, I often may get asked where the nickname ‘The Eternal City’ comes from. And no, it is modern marketing, unless you call a phrase that is roughly 2,000 years old modern. It was coined by Roman poets who believed their city would never fall. It would remain, eternal. […]

Have you possibly asked about Paris being the ‘City of Lights’. It can often happen while you are enjoying the view of the Eiffel Tower lit and sparkling after dark. The charming assumption is that it is about literal light illumination. The real origin is intellectual, not electrical. THE NAME STARTED WITH THE ENLIGHTENMENT The […]

“But wait, we want to go to Rome, not Civitavecchia!” My dear fellow traveler, you have discovered something that nearly all cruise voyagers do. The city you are visiting, is not actually right next to the ship! Booking a “Rome” or “Florence” cruise will often lead to a surprised discovery that the ship docks in […]

When you hear someone say “Oh, I have a travel advisor”, it sparks curiosity. As a busy professional, I understand the need to have someone who is an expert in their field. These days everyone’s favorite “hobby” is to travel. At CARTE ATLAS we designed a company with the sole focus of travel at our […]

There are many questions about travel advisors out there today. Is a travel advisor the same as a travel agent? What does a travel advisor do? Do I even need one? It is time to put these questions of the Travel Advisor to rest, and provide the clarity that you need to answer these questions. […]

When my clients come to me with inspiration for a cruise, often times it can be for a place they truly love. That place is our home, the United States of America. However, one note often comes of this. The ship must dock in an international port, and that stop is not a marketing choice. […]