travel
Take a family road trip this summer!
With Sapphire you can stay connected during summer travel, but where to go is a big decision. If you are returning from deployment overseas, a family adventure with a summer road trip can help you unwind and create amazing memories. Back in the USA, July is one of the most popular times for a family…read more
Saving Money When Traveling Abroad – Part 2
Welcome back to the Sapphire blog space. In our last blog post, we touched on a few of the ways that you can plan to save money while traveling abroad. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, make sure that you head back over to that blog to ensure that you make…read more
Saving Money When Traveling Abroad – Part 1
Spending time traveling is usually worth every dollar that you spend, but the less that you have to spend, the more you will have for your next adventure. From business trips to leisurely adventures, the expenses can add up all the same. If you have a trip abroad that is going to be coming up,…read more
Summer travel packing tips
Pack for your destination You know where you are going — don’t over-plan or over-pack for your trip. Survey after survey of travelers report that they packed way too much. Pack Light, and Wear Your Heavy Items If you’re a smart traveler and only use a carry-on bag, be sure to wear the bulkier items…read more
Is the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona on your bucket list?
The San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain has been around since Medieval times. That makes sense when you think about the potential gore. Ernest Hemmingway made the colorful Running of the Bulls famous in the 1920s. It is on many bucket lists a century later. In 1923 Hemingway made his first visit to San…read more
Make the Golden Week in Japan part of your travel plans
A dazzling trip for your wish list, Japan’s Golden Week is a collection of national holidays spread over two weekends. This year is exceptional; the Emperor is scheduled to abdicate the throne on April 30, followed by the ascension to the throne of the new Emperor on May 1, which will be made a national…read more
Top tips for your next vacation
August is the busiest month for vacations and global travel. There is a good chance you made your hotel reservations and bought your airline tickets. Before you pack your bags, check out these top tips from world travelers. Bring copies of your passport If your passport gets stolen or lost, it can turn into a…read more