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A message from the CEO: Every year at IWorld of Travel is a journey, and this year was certainly no different. We continued to expect more of ourselves, so we could do more for you. Our tagline, Expect more. Do More is a simple message with a deep meaning. Over the past 52 years, Travel […]

Joyce Staver Destination CoordinatorCertified Wellness Advisor jstaver@iworldoftravel.com First impressions can stay with you a lifetime and my first day in Nepal will be forever etched in my mind. My #memoriesbeyond moment came about by chance…or was it meant to be? Wandering around Kathmandu, the centuries-old capital, I got lost trying to get back to the […]

Travel memories are feelings that come to mind at unexpected moments, stirred by our senses—a taste, touch, scent, sound, or visual. The taste of ceviche triggers memories of Peru; touching fluffy sheepskin rugs conjures Scotland; the scent of jasmine awakens recollections of morning walks in Israel; the sound of Mariachi transports us to Mexico, just […]

A little taste of heaven, salsa and rhythm. Discover Cali, a warm and balmy city that will dazzle you with its celebratory spirit, its colorful streets, world class salsa. Cali is a warm and revitalizing place. Palm trees dot its colorful streets and its people are always in the mood to party. Cali is known for […]

In an effort to prioritize the preservation of our environment,  the Tanzanian government has taken an important measure to ban single-use plastic bags

Majete Wildlife Reserve is situated in the south-western part of Malawi and is an incredible success story representing the rebirth of a dwindling wildlife reserve.

Kelly Swift Chief Operating Officer/Global Marketing kswift@iworldoftravel.com When I travel, I search for unexpected moments. I like to step out of the ‘postcards’ of my destination and into the surprise of the great unknown.

It’s shopping season! And we’re in the middle of a cold, dreary winter. So where is the best place to shop under the sun? After doing a little research, I discovered GUAM!

Malawi is a country rich with historic and cultural markers, and UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has officially recognized two sites within Malawi as having worldwide cultural significance, with many other sites listed as tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites.

  Happy Holiday from IWorld of Travel CEO Michael Gelber and family.

Carla, is our star blogger/traveler who visited Israel for a lightning three-day trip, visiting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea.

The Mapuche Culture in Southern Chile You can choose to sit on a double-decker bus and listen to a random guide repeat scripted dialogue through a crackling sound system, OR you can submerge yourself into the culture, meet and become friends with indigenous locals who share their experiences of their land and their history with passion. Which do you prefer? For me, […]

If you love the outdoors then you will love Araucania in southern Chile. Famous for the Sierra Nevada and the active Llaima volcano, Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello has a network of trails and includes glacial valleys, araucaria tree forests and lakes such as Conguillío. It has a great variety of fauna, such as the small and rare pudu deer. […]

A message from the CEO: I look back at our company’s achievements over the past 51 years with tremendous pride, and I look forward with great optimism for what the future holds. I am gratified that, under my father’s leadership, so many people were devoted to creating “memories beyond” moments for travelers. We have seen […]

Today we explored the seaside city of Valparaiso. We were really able to soak up the essence of local life as we walked along the harbor and hillside neighborhoods. I loved the bohemian culture, mosaics, murals, and colorful houses. We took a boat tour around the bay where we were greeted by the Chilean Navy […]

Headed into Chile’s famous wine region, Casablanca. The climate and geography in this region of Chile is ideal for growing grapes that later produce some of the finest wine in the world. Our first visit was to Veramonte Wines, a pioneer in Casablanca Valley for their organic growing methods. No pesticides are used in the […]

Joining me for #expeditionchili2018 are representatives from Germany, Portugal, Spain, Australia, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Colombia. We have the privilege of embarking upon an epic adventure to discover some of the most fascinating places Chile has to offer. Chile is a South American country occupying a long and narrow […]

IWorld of Travel is committed to developing the strongest partnerships with destinations around the world so that we can provide unique experiences for our clients. We call these experiences #memoriesbeyond. We are honored to be invited to join The Ministry of Tourism and Sernatur for Expedition Chile 2018. I will personally participate in the expedition […]

We are finally ending up in Delhi, another magical city. You can really discover both the old and new Delhi, visit the Parliament House, and the strong British influence in Embassy Row. The stunning Old Delhi is a must see – with all its little streets, shops, and spice markets. Make sure to go early to avoid overcrowded streets! The hand-painted ceiling and walls of the Digambar Jain Temple were […]

When you first wake up in Guam, you open your eyes to a tropical wonderland. After shaking off your slumber and verifying you aren’t dreaming, you check your phone to confirm where you are: a blinking blue dot in the Pacific, nearly 4,000 miles away from Hawaii and a mere 900 miles north of the […]

Pauline Deschenes is a destination expert with IWorld of Travel. She is currently attending a convention in India to explore opportunities to develop the best tour programs that create #memoriesbeyond. It was another beautiful day here in India. We were on the road for four hours from Lucknow to Agra which offered us a closer look at […]

Pauline Deschenes is a destination expert with IWorld of Travel. She is currently attending a convention in India to explore opportunities to develop the best tour programs that create #memoriesbeyond. Greetings from India! Arrival Lucknow – reminds me of an airport in Vietnam 20 years ago – cows just outside to welcome you City is […]

Guam & Japan – an LGBTQ Adventure Leave it to PrideWorld, an IWorld of Travel Company, to bring you the perfect combination of a well known LGBTQ destination like Japan and an emerging destination – Guam! Guam, “The Jewel of Micronesia” has a rapidly developing community including a Pride parade and celebration (if you’re traveling […]

Argentina can be a beautiful, diverse and awe inspiring travel destination. Here are just a few highlights to enjoy on your travels: Mar del Plata Buenos Aires is a city of jaw-dropping beauty. In lots of ways, you will feel as though you have magically been transported to Vienna. The European impression is overwhelming. The city […]

Lisbon, perhaps, is one of the most exciting places to visit while embarking on any exciting European tours. Here, we nibble at a few of the exciting landmarks and iconic places to tick of while on your tour of Lisbon. From breathtaking jagged cliffs and pleasant sands to its jaunty and colorful trams, your Lisbon travel […]

Without debate, India remains one of the most enigmatic, spiritual and colourful destinations to visit. You’ll see chaos and peace wrangling side by side. Wealth and poverty side by side. And all your senses will be treated, wined and dined in a way that most other destinations simply cannot offer. Four Major Cities & Landmarks […]

“YOU CANNOT ADD MORE MINUTES TO THE DAY, BUT YOU CAN UTILIZE EACH ONE TO THE FULLEST.” — Menachem Mendel Schneerson That quote comes from a friend of my father whom I have come to find out, he greatly admired. In one of his wallets, there was a picture of a Rabbi and laminated cards […]