Bursch Travel

10/10/2026

🇮🇳 India is a destination that stays with you long after you return home!

Bursch Travel advisor Kassondra, from our Alexandria office, recently returned from an incredible journey through Northern India, exploring Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi.

From seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise and staying in beautiful palace hotels to experiencing the spiritual traditions along the Ganges River, this was a trip filled with unforgettable moments.

But Kassondra also came home with some honest advice: **India isn't necessarily the easiest destination to visit, and it's not for every traveler.** That's part of why having the right itinerary, hotels, and local guides makes such a difference.

In our new blog, she shares:
✨ What surprised her most about India
🏨 Her favorite hotels and experiences
🕌 Why Varanasi moved her to tears
✈️ What travelers should know before planning their first visit

**Thinking about India? Read Kassondra's firsthand review and travel tips!** 👇

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Is Malta worth visiting? Bursch Travel President Mike Davidson shares his firsthand review of Valletta, Mdina, Gozo, dining, and island adventures.

10/07/2026

🌊 FROM ONE OCEAN TO ANOTHER — VIA THE PANAMA CANAL!

Some vacations take you somewhere. This one takes you from the Caribbean to the Pacific, with one of the world’s greatest engineering wonders along the way.

Join Bursch Travel for an unforgettable 16-Day Ocean to Ocean Cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, March 18–April 3, 2027.

Picture yourself…

🌴 Soaking up the island beauty of Aruba
🚢 Sailing through the Panama Canal on a full transit
🌺 Exploring Puntarenas, Costa Rica
🇲🇽 Discovering Puerto Chiapas & Huatulco, Mexico
🌊 Unwinding during relaxing days at sea
🍽️ Enjoying incredible dining, entertainment and service aboard Island Princess

Even better, you’ll experience it all as part of an exclusive Bursch Travel group hosted by travel advisor Judy Krueger!

✨ If cruising through the Panama Canal has been on your bucket list, 2027 could be the year you finally check it off.

👉 Ready to go from ocean to ocean? Explore pricing, view the full brochure and reserve your cabin here:

🔗 https://www.burschtravel.com/ocean-to-ocean-cruise-march.../

Join Bursch Travel March 18 - April 3, 2027, as we cruise from ocean to ocean! We'll set sail on a 16-day cruise with a full transit of the Panama Canal.

10/06/2026

Maybe the best hotel isn’t a hotel. 🌊

As a preferred partner of Explora Journeys, Bursch Travel loves introducing travelers to a different kind of ocean experience—one that feels more like staying at a beautiful resort that just happens to take you somewhere new each day.

We think you’ll love Explora if you appreciate spacious surroundings, thoughtful service, incredible food, and the freedom to slow down and truly enjoy the journey. It’s relaxed, refined, and designed to make exploring the world feel effortless.

And because Bursch Travel is a preferred partner, our advisors can help you find the journey, suite, and experience that fits you best.

If you’ve been curious about Explora Journeys, this is a wonderful time to discover what makes it special. Current journeys booked by October 27, 2026, include savings of up to 30% and a reduced 10% deposit.

10/06/2026

👉🏻 This Week’s Travel Pro: Kristi F. – Granite Falls, MN
Kristi has been with Bursch Travel for 29 years.

🌍 Specialization?
The ‘sun and fun’ destinations.

✈️ Never Travel Without…
A book. I may not have time to read while I’m actually on vacation, but I need it for all the downtime required to get to/from my final destination!

🏰 Top Travel Memory?
Disney World when our son was 5. He was the perfect age and it was truly ‘magical’ to see it through his eyes!

🌍 What’s On Your Bucket List?
Norway and river cruising.

🍴 Best Foodie Find?
Margarita pizza in Milan.

💡 Top Travel Tip?
It’s either going to be a good time, or a good story.

10/02/2026

One of 2027’s rising destinations? Albania! Experience the Highlights of Albania tour and uncover Europe’s best-kept secret. Will this be your next adventure?

10/01/2026

We’re celebrating 70 years of Bursch Travel in a BIG way! 🎉✈️

Join us for the Bursch Travel 70th Anniversary Travel Showcase and spend the morning getting inspired for wherever you want to go next.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9:00 AM–Noon
📍 Park Event Center | Waite Park

Meet representatives from 20+ travel suppliers and learn about incredible destinations, cruises, tours, resorts and vacation experiences from around the world. Plus, sit in on special breakout informational sessions featuring Princess Cruises, Viking Cruises, Globus, Armstrong Collective and more.

And yes… there are some seriously good prizes. 👀

🎁 Giveaways include:
• A 7-night Princess cruise
• $500 Delta Vacations certificate
• $300 Globus certificate
• Resort stays & travel experiences
• Swag bags
• And even more prizes throughout the morning!

Whether you already know where you want to go or you’re simply looking for inspiration, this is your chance to meet the experts, ask questions and discover your next vacation.

Come celebrate 70 years of helping travelers see the world with us. 🌎❤️

October 24 | 9 AM–Noon | Park Event Center
We can’t wait to see you there!

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09/30/2026

ALASKA 2028 IS NOW ON SALE! 🏔️🛳️

Go wildly extraordinary with Royal Caribbean in Summer 2028. Alaska is calling with towering glaciers, incredible wildlife and bucket-list adventures around every bend.

Glacier-trek in Juneau. Kayak the waters of Sitka. Take in the legendary landscapes of Skagway. And for an even deeper Alaska experience, pair your Anthem of the Seas® sailing with a multi-night Cruisetour into Denali National Park and the heart of Alaska.

The 2028 lineup includes Anthem of the Seas®, the newly Amplified Ovation of the Seas®, Voyager of the Seas® and Serenade of the Seas®.

✨ And the best part? Alaska 2028 opened for booking TODAY!

Booking early means more opportunity to secure the ship, itinerary, sailing date and stateroom that fit your Alaska wish list.

Ready to start planning your 2028 Alaska adventure? Contact us today! 💙

As your regional, family-owned travel management company, we are passionate about helping you discover the world and create unforgettable memories. Our advisors will use their expertise and state-of-the-art technology to curate the perfect journey for each client, tailored to their unique needs and budget.

09/29/2026

👉🏻 This Week’s Travel Pro: David Z. – Omaha, NE

David has been with Bursch Travel for 5 years. He has traveled for both for business and pleasure across the U.S. and internationally to Canada, London, Scotland, Germany, France, Mexico, The Caribbean, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Peru, and Canada.

🌍 Specialization?
Custom, independent, guided, luxury, and bespoke journeys.

✈️ Never Travel Without…
Passport copy, a few local phrases, candy for the flight attendants.

🏰 Top Travel Memory?
On the train to Machu Picchu, listening to travelers of all different backgrounds and languages boisterously singing along with the Peruvian band to John Denver’s “Country Roads.”

🌍 What’s On Your Bucket List?
New Zealand, Estonia, Thailand & Cambodia.

🍴 Best Foodie Find?
Amarone Scarlatto in NYC (get the Cacio e Pepe), and Museo Larco Café Garden in Lima.

💡 Top Travel Tip?
Before your trip, download an offline map to your phone for directions without cell service.

https://www.burschtravel.com/travel-you-can-trust/bursch-travel-locations/omaha/ -z

09/24/2026

We’re incredibly excited for you to meet 20+ of our most trusted travel partners at the Bursch Travel Showcase!

Whether you’re dreaming of an unforgettable African safari, a relaxing river cruise, an ocean adventure, an all-inclusive escape, or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the experts who can help make it happen.

✨ Featured Travel Partners Include:

🐘 African Travel
🚢 AmaWaterways
🌊 Princess Cruises
🐋 Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic
🌍 Trafalgar Tours
✈️ Delta Vacations
🏝️ Iberostar Resorts
🚢 Royal Caribbean
🌊 Celebrity Cruises
⚓ Azamara
…and many more!

This is your chance to discover new destinations, explore incredible vacation options, and connect face-to-face with some of the best names in travel — all in one place. October 24th at the Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN.

👉 Learn more about the Bursch Travel Showcase here:

Come explore, connect, and experience more as you meet Bursch Travel experts and more than 20 of our trusted travel partners. October 24, 2026

09/23/2026

TWO OCEANS. ONE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. 🌊

What if your next vacation took you from the Caribbean to the Pacific — with the legendary Panama Canal right in the middle?

Join Bursch Travel for our 16-Day Ocean to Ocean Cruise aboard Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, March 18–April 3, 2027!

🌴 Explore the beautiful island of Aruba
🚢 Experience a full transit of the Panama Canal
🌺 Discover Puntarenas, Costa Rica
🇲🇽 Visit the coastal gems of Puerto Chiapas & Huatulco, Mexico
🌊 Enjoy relaxing days at sea with spectacular ocean views
🍽️ Indulge in exceptional dining, onboard amenities & service

And you won’t be traveling alone — this exclusive Bursch Travel group is hosted by travel advisor, Judy Krueger.

If the Panama Canal is on your travel bucket list, this is your chance to make it happen in 2027.

👉 Ready to reserve your cabin? Click below for pricing, the full brochure, and booking information.

🔗 https://www.burschtravel.com/ocean-to-ocean-cruise-march-18-april-3-2027/

Join Bursch Travel March 18 - April 3, 2027, as we cruise from ocean to ocean! We'll set sail on a 16-day cruise with a full transit of the Panama Canal.