Even from the words up there, you know we’re heading off into French territory. Saint Émilion is a town in the Bordeaux region of France recognized for its full-bodied and deep-colored red wines.

As a full time travel agent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we send travelers all over the world on bucket list type vacations. Since currency exchange is so important, one of the most popular questions that we get asked is which nations take the USD?

After another round of snowmaggedon, it seems like the warm weather might never arrive. But you really need to get out of the house and stop freezing, maybe even see solid ground. Fortunately, with these island getaways just a few hours’ nonstop flight from the major airports on the East Coast, you can get yourself to the warmth without too much trouble.