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Some of the best properties in the West for social distancing this season and in the future. 

We aren't traveling but that doesn't mean we can't satisfy your wanderlust. Check out our list of some of the best things to do at home right now, from mixing up a batch of island cocktails to learning how to make Italian dishes from real Italian grandmas to watching live webcams of lions and elephants grazing at watering holes in Africa. You will be transported. 

Heading to Paris this year? Check out our insider's guide to new restaurant openings and hidden gems. 

Whether you are looking to explore a brand new destination or revisit an old favorite we have some ideas of where you should go this year. We asked our travel partners what was on their hot lists this year so we could share those destinations with you. Check out our list of the top 10 destinations for 2020. 

Looking for last minute gifts for the travelers on your list? Houlahan Travel Consultants share some of their travel essentials - perfect for any jetsetter you still need to buy a gift for. 

The summer months may get all the vacation love but autumn travel means smaller crowds, lower prices, and comfortable temperatures for sightseeing. 
 

While we certainly encourage travel, we at Houlahan Travel also want to encourage thoughtful travel practices that protect the wonderful destinations on our planet.

So, how can you travel sustainably? Here are a few ways you can help ease the impact on our planet while still enjoying the enormous benefits of traveling.

Are you counting down the days to your family vacation with excitement or dread? Or are you looking for a better way to enjoy your next trip with the kids? We have some suggestions. 

It’s easy to believe in myths and heroes in Greece — even in the hot, vibrant mess of modern Athens, a 5,000-year-old city currently reinventing itself as Europe’s capital of creativity. From delicious Paros to mystical Patmos and hidden-away Zakynthos each of the Greek Islands is its own, distinct world. But don’t overlook the mainland, where ancient ruins and Byzantine monasteries are hidden among forests, lakes and snowy peaks. As Aristotle said, 'Adventure is worthwhile'.

Other than traveling somewhere with spotty WiFi there are better ways to keep your kids off their devices while you travel. Check out these family trips ideas and destinations to keep your kids busy and give them something worth putting down the phones for.