Nothing says “I’ve arrived!” quite like being wide awake at 3:00 a.m. and ready for bed by lunchtime.

Here are seven pieces of travel advice that may be worth leaving in the past.

This is something I see travelers overlook all the time: where you sit on the airplane can affect a lot more than your comfort.

Here's something many travelers don't realize: guided tours can often cost less than putting together the exact same trip on your own.

People ask me all the time, "Leigh, when is the best time to go to the Caribbean? To Alaska? To Europe?" My answer is always the same: shoulder season.

This packing tip has saved my husband and I more than once.

Lately, I've realized I keep having the same question from clients over and over again: "When is the best time to travel?"

It’s not your first trip. You’re not backpacking through Europe on zero sleep and bad decisions anymore. You want something better than that—but figuring out what “better” actually looks like? That’s where it gets frustrating.

After many years of traveling the world and helping others plan their own adventures, I've realized the most valuable lessons have very little to do with where you go. Instead, they're about how you travel.

One of the questions I get asked all the time is, "When is the best time to go to the Caribbean/Alaska/Italy, etc?"

Today felt like a good day to bust a few travel myths… because some of these just won’t go away. And honestly? A few of them can cost you money or lead you down the wrong path when planning a trip.

Today we are doing a little myth busting. There are a lot of “rules” floating around the internet about travel, and some of them just refuse to die. The problem is that some of these myths can actually cost you money or cause you to make really bad planning decisions. So let’s clear a few of these up.

This one is about what happens when travel insurance does not neatly save the day. Because sometimes it does not.

If you have been watching the news lately, you have probably seen the stories about TSA lines wrapping around airports and people waiting for hours to get through security. However, the media is doing what the media does best, which is making it sound like every airport in the country is a disaster zone.

Successful flights can often make or break a vacation, and while you can't control the weather or other potential flight delays, there are a few major flight mistakes you can make sure to avoid on your next trip.

I recommend travel insurance to every client that books with me and I'm always shocked when people decline coverage. It's such a huge mistake.

You've probably seen news this week about the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to air travel in that region. Whenever something like this happens, travelers naturally ask the same question: “Is this going to affect my trip?” Here’s the straightforward answer.

Ever thought of trying to go carry-on only for a trip? Here's a few tips to do carry-on luggage like a pro!

How about we let you in on our #1 money-saving travel tip... and it's probably not what you think!

Choosing the best vacation for your family can be a stressful and time-consuming decision. You want it to be memorable, but also in budget, but also have something everyone will enjoy, and so on. If you're caught up in endless internet searches and still don't know where to start, here are the questions you need to ask yourself in order to determine the best vacation destination for your family!