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How to Get 50 Vacation Days in 2024
In 2024 it’s possible to have up to 50 days of travel time using only 15 days of PTO. You can do this by timing your vacation days to coincide with weekends plus 11 Federal Holidays.
Casey’s Favorite Travel Gear
A collection of some of Casey’s favorite travel gear – from luggage to cameras to safari essentials!
Why 2024 is Primetime to See the Northern Lights
This is a year to remember, as the Northern Lights take center stage in the theater of the cosmos. While the Aurora are a regular occurrence, 2024 is shaping up to be an exceptional year for witnessing this natural spectacle. In this article, we’ll explore why 2024 is touted as the best year in recent memory for Northern Lights enthusiasts.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages
We are excited to share Casey Carr’s latest production for Atlas Ocean Voyages – Atlas Antarctica – We are Atlas World Travellers.
Incredible Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages
Our extraordinary expedition aboard the Atlas World Navigator with Atlas Ocean Voyages. Learn what it’s like to visit the surreal alien landscapes of our 7th Continent, and experience close encounters with whales, penguins, sea lions and Walmart-sized icebergs!
Top 5 Most Romantic Destinations in Texas
Some of Texas’s most iconic spots lend themselves to romance, so whether you’re planning a honeymoon, an anniversary or a weekend getaway just because, here is our list of the top 5 romantic destinations in Texas.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is the Real Deal
Atlas Ocean Voyages invited me to the Christening & Naming Ceremonies for their two ships World Traveller & World Navigator in Chile. With stunning ships, great leadership and amazing Expedition Programs, Atlas is set to make a big splash.
I Got Mugged in Buenos Aires
Earlier this month I got myself into a dangerous situation that could have ended worse. Here’s what went wrong, and what I learned in the process.
Saying goodbye to our Grandmother: Lucia Elliott | June 11, 1924 – Oct 12, 2022
Sharon’s mother Lucia Nigro Elliott passed away on October 12, 2022.
New York City: How to get the best out of your visit
There are a million ways to see New York. Here’s how to get the best out of your trip to the Big Apple!
The Wreck of Shackelton’s “Endurance” Discovered in Antarctica
After 107 years at the bottom of the Weddell Sea, one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks gets a visit.
Unclaimed Luggage gets a new life at Alabama store
A store in Alabama called Unclaimed Baggage, buys orphaned luggage from airports around the country and resells, recycles & repurposes the items they find. Check them out!
How your attitude affects your vacation memories
A blizzard in Jerusalem? A volcano erupting in Iceland? Some of our most memorable vacation experiences have been when things that are out of our control go awry. Here’s how to make lemonade!
Need a Passport? Better get moving.
If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you’d best do it now, as weeks of delays can be expected.
By: Casey Carr 7/16/21
Saying Goodbye to Ron Chapman
Saying goodbye to our dear friend Ron Chapman.
A Year of Gratitude
In 2019, Sharon Carr Travel celebrated our 50th Anniversary. We spent the year looking back on five decades of sending Texans around the globe, and looking forward to five more. On February 2nd of 2020 my 2nd son was born, and a few days later what turned out to be my last group overseas in 2020, departed for Israel. I took a few weeks of leave and emerged from the fog of a newborn baby into a world that had completely changed.
The Future of Cruising
With the latest announcements of cruise suspensions through the end of January 2021 and beyond, lets chat about what the future looks like for the cruise industry.
Covid Cleaning & Safety Protocols on American Airlines
We were invited to the airport for a demonstration of American Airlines new and extensive Covid cleaning & safety protocols. Covid air travel safety is the highest priority not only at American Airlines but at DFW Airport.
Itinerary Preview: Greece, Turkey & the Black Sea aboard the Azamara Quest
Our special guest Mitch Platt from Azamara Cruise Lines takes us through this remarkable itinerary including Greece, Turkey, Ukraine, Romania & Bulgaria, plus a night in Athens. Learn why the Azamara Cruise experience is so special, small ship all-inclusive luxury, more time in port, & so much more!
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AmaWaterways is offering a FREE Cruise to Frontline Medical Workers
Ama Waterways is offering a FREE River Cruise to medical professionals. See if you’re eligible and how to get yours here.
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Travel Films
Our staff picks their favorite travel films of all time!
Coronavirus: What to know before planning travel
Our coronavirus info roundup
Sharon Carr Travel Turns 50
We look back on 50 Years of adventure
Watch: Sharon Carr Travel’s Splendors of Egypt & the Nile Video
Casey Carr’s new film for Uniworld River Cruises: “Splendors of Egypt & the Nile”
“A Day on Safari” wins Gold at Travel Weekly’s 2018 Magellan Awards
Casey Carr’s film “A Day on Safari” wins Gold at Travel Weekly’s 2018 Magellan Awards.
End of an Era – Jody Dean is leaving the KLUV Morning Show
After 13 fun-filled years, Jody Dean is leaving the KLUV Morning Show
Casey Carr wins Trafalgar Tours Top Agent of 2017
Casey Carr is Trafalgar Tours 2016 Travel Agent of the Year!
The Ins & Outs of Applying for a Passport
Applying for a passport is actually easy, we break down the process for you here.
Newsman: The Life of Ron Carr
We celebrate Ron Carr’s storied life as a writer and legend in the travel industry.
Global Entry Vs. TSA PreCheck – Which one should you get and why?
Known Traveler Numbers can make your transit through airports so much smoother. But which one is right for you? Find out here!
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