<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A2Z Travel LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A2Z Travel Design]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztravelllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:54:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[River Cruise or Ocean Cruise: Which One Actually Fits How You Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost every week, someone tells me they've been thinking about a river cruise. They've usually seen an ad, or a friend came back from the Danube and hasn't stopped talking about it. Then they ask me the question I always get: is it better than what I already do? That's the wrong question. River cruising and ocean cruising are two different kinds of vacations that happen to both involve a ship. Neither one is the upgrade. The right one for you depends on how you actually want to spend seven...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/river-cruise-or-ocean-cruise-which-one-actually-fits-how-you-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b5e0b3e0c16484fef79ff</guid><category><![CDATA[River Cruise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cruising]]></category><category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category><category><![CDATA[Romantic Escape]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bucket List]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:32:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e61925_18a0b7da3d05452897952c57bc93ff1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourists Arrested in Costa Rica for Booking the Wrong Tour — Why a Travel Advisor Is Your Best Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A story out of Costa Rica this week is a sharp reminder of something I talk about with my clients all the time: who you book with matters. In early April, Costa Rican authorities detained 30 people at Volcán Poás National Park after they were caught entering strictly prohibited volcanic zones — areas closed to the public because of toxic gas emissions and eruption risk. The tourists weren't thrill-seekers intentionally breaking rules. Many of them were Americans who had simply booked what...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/tourists-arrested-in-costa-rica-for-booking-the-wrong-tour-why-a-travel-advisor-is-your-best-prote</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd277c2d1e950d370a945e</guid><category><![CDATA[Guide]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:40:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e61925_e915ca4cd2f94cd7b33a05473a375298~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space Tourism Is (Really!) Near – Here’s What Travelers Can Expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown is on for a new era of suborbital adventure. 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But what they don't realize is that the most...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/the-dominican-republic-more-than-just-resorts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62f50e49019e212f78bcb928</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Guide]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:20:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_972e136b9edc47da90aeeec3a1f7a511~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Culinary History of Spain &#38; the Six Food Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish food is known for being straightforward, comforting but most importantly, fresh. 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It is a picturesque island that...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/antigua-more-than-just-the-beaches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62d05b19cbb770881d4c6d1d</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Guide]]></category><category><![CDATA[Honeymoon]]></category><category><![CDATA[Destination Wedding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Romantic Escape]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:12:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e61925_0d3513894f2b42b7911daa1def222551~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Best Greek Foods to Experience in Athens]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can expect fresh ingredients and loads of flavors whenever you indulge in some of the Greek foods found throughout the country. 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I will never forget seeing the Vatican together for the first time,...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/pros-of-traveling-with-your-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">627d260fef8b2abc7ab5d5df</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 15:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e61925_f6fe9ffad10d410899d755c5564bc587~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Visit a Spa Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why someone would want to visit a spa. Especially while traveling. 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Ready to...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/cruise-only-or-cruise-and-land-tour-in-alaska</link><guid isPermaLink="false">626ae86c5e92af4ee1d6f410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:21:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3ec6b829bb8c44f7acdfee441a700439~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mountain Trip Planning: What to Do in Canada’s Rockies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada’s Rocky Mountains are magnificent, imposing, and the turquoise waters and towering peaks are often thought of when considering a...]]></description><link>https://www.a2ztraveldesign.com/post/rocky-mountain-trip-planning-what-to-do-in-canada-s-rockies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6261acbd2efce835eef24c8f</guid><category><![CDATA[Destination]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bucket List]]></category><category><![CDATA[Guide]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:15:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_796376376775496c523963~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alex Ziselman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to NOT Look Like a Tourist in Paris – The Do’s and Don’ts]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s one of the most romantic cities in the world, full of chic locals living their best lives. 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