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AI Can Plan Your Vacation - But Should It?
AI pulls together information from all over the internet. Some of it may be current and accurate. Some of it may be outdated. And sometimes it can confidently give you information that simply isn't true. That's where the human part still matters.

Melissa Bunkelman
4 days ago2 min read


I Can Plan Your Vacation - I Can't Plan the Weather
We're heading into an El Niño winter, and while El Niño can't tell us what the weather will be on your particular vacation, it can shift the odds in ways that are worth considering when deciding where and when to travel.

Michelle St. Pierre
Oct 133 min read


7 “Travel Rules” That Are Officially Outdated
Here are seven pieces of travel advice that may be worth leaving in the past.

Leigh Morrow
Sep 222 min read


The Real Reason Travel Feels Harder Right Now (and how to fix it)
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.

Leigh Morrow
Jul 212 min read


Travel Myths That Need to Die
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.

Christine Hardenberger
Apr 93 min read


Travel Update: What the Middle East Situation Means for Your Trips
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.

Leigh Morrow
Mar 102 min read


Thinking About Europe? Let’s Build an Itinerary That Actually Fits You
Europe is an incredible destination — and it’s also one of the easiest places to feel overwhelmed while planning.
If you want a trip that feels intentional (not rushed, not random, and not over- or under-planned), I can help curate a personalized European itinerary built around you.

Leigh Morrow
Feb 192 min read


Why Family Vacations Feel Stressful — And How to Fix It
Family vacations don’t magically become relaxing just because you left your driveway. They become relaxing when the stress leading up to the trip isn’t quietly draining every ounce of your energy before you even pack a suitcase.

Shannon Lindmeyer
Jan 154 min read


PSA: Please Don’t Google the Phone Number—Call Me First
Why Googling Phone Numbers Can Go Wrong

Betsy Walker
Jan 63 min read


What You Don’t See When You Book a Cruise with a "Big Box" Store
The Hidden Costs of Booking a Cruise with a "Big Box" store

Shelly Bishop
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Agent Spotlight: Tammy Holt
When it's time to book your dream vacation, you need a Modern Travel Professional! Finding your perfect travel planning partner is the best way to make that vacation dream a reality. In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Shannon Monroe
When it's time to book your dream vacation, you need a Modern Travel Professional! Finding your perfect travel planning partner is the best way to make that vacation dream a reality. In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Shelly Bishop
When it's time to book your dream vacation, you need a Modern Travel Professional! Finding your perfect travel planning partner is the best way to make that vacation dream a reality. In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Regina Cwiklinski
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Agent Spotlight: Kenneth Reece
When it's time to book your dream vacation, you need a Modern Travel Professional! Finding your perfect travel planning partner is the best way to make that vacation dream a reality. In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Aug 21, 20254 min read


Agent Spotlight: Tiffany Wuzzardo
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Nancy Bobby
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Brandy Brown
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Agent Spotlight: Betsy Walker
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Agent Spotlight: Leigh Morrow
In the Agent Spotlight series, we'll be highlighting our amazing Travel Pros so you can get to know our incredible team and find the Travel Pros who's right for you!

Elizabeth Perry
Jun 12, 20253 min read
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