The hotel you choose to stay at can make or break your entire vacation. Of course, no hotel is perfect. So, there are times you may end up with noisy neigbors, a bathroom sink that only knows what cold is, or pillows that aren’t your thing. But, there are many things that are within your control. And that’s how you make sure that minor inconveniences don’t overshadow your…
When it comes to travel, the mere mention of a “vacation budget” can bring out a rollercoaster of emotions. If you’ve ever said the sentence, “I can’t afford to take a vacation,” you’re definitely not alone. Statistics say that 74% of Americans have gone into debt to pay for a vacation. No wonder the idea of planning a vacation can seem like giant, stressful task. Luckily, it doesn’t have…
I recently used GetYourGuide for my latest trip to San Francisco. And after a quick, easy, and stress-free experience using them to get tickets to things I was going to do anyway, I decided to share my experience. In this blog post, I explain what GetYourGuide is and how they helped transform my quick San Francisco getaway into a (less expensive) unforgettable adventure. What is GetYourGuide? GetYourGuide is…
Looking for the perfect gift for travelers in your life? Don’t worry…we got you covered this holiday season. Finding the perfect gift for someone special in your life can be a challenge. It’s even more challenging if the person you’re trying to buy for is always off exploring the world. Instead of getting them something that will end up sitting on a shelf, we’ll help you discover the…
Realizing it’s time to use a Travel Advisor can be compared to calling a plumber to fix a leak in your home. In both cases, you’re acknowledging that you need something that requires someone else’s knowledge and expertise. Planning a trip might initially seem pretty straightforward. However, just like a leak could indicate a larger plumbing problem, the same can be said about planning a vacation. What seems…
Planning a multi-generation family vacation is equally frustrating as it is rewarding. At some point in your life, you’ll have the dream of taking everyone – grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins – on a big family getaway. However, there are a few reasons these dreams never happen. Or it ends up being a disaster. And these 5 common mistakes are usually to blame. Ignoring Interests and Needs One of…
