Blog Posts From Our Travel Agents

•  Jennifer Neff

Guided Tour vs. DIY: The Honest Breakdown

•  Carrie Chodzin

Castles, Highlands & Isle of Skye: Planning an Unforgettable Scotland Trip

Castles, Highlands & Isle of Skye: Planning an Unforgettable Scotland Trip Scotland is a destination filled with dramatic landscapes, historic castles, charming villages, and cities steeped in hi...

•  Amanda Phillips

Is Pixar Place Hotel Club Level Worth It? Our Honest Creators Club Review

Read our honest Creators Club review covering food, breakfast, alcohol, Pixar theming, and family-friendly perks with toddlers. #PixarPlaceHotel #CreatorsClub #PixarPlaceHotelReview #Disneyland #Disn...

•  Landon Morris

Paws Up Montana: My Firsthand Look at One of Montana’s Most Extraordinary Luxury Ranch Resorts

Is Paws Up Montana Worth the Price? My Firsthand Look at One of Montana’s Most Extraordinary Luxury Ranch Resorts From luxury glamping and private homes to seven-course dinners and unforgettable Mont...

•  Lia Vincent

The Discerning Traveler's Guide to Luxury Adults-Only & Lifestyle Resorts

Planning an intimate adults-only retreat, romantic milestone anniversary, or lifestyle getaway requires an advisor who approaches travel curation with genuine expertise, nuanced understanding, and abs...

•  Lia Vincent

Inside Club Med's 5-Trident Exclusive Collection & Alps Ski: Modern All-Inclusive Luxury

Club Med invented the all-inclusive vacation concept in 1950, but today the brand has undergone a breathtaking luxury transformation. At the pinnacle is the Exclusive Collection (5-Trident)—an ultra...

•  Lia Vincent

Oceania Cruises: The Ultimate Insider Guide to The Finest Cuisine at Sea & Destination Travel

For discerning travelers who prioritize epicurean excellence and immersive destination discovery over water parks and mega-ship crowds, Oceania Cruises represents the ultimate cruise sweet spot. Under...

•  Lia Vincent

Sailing Scenic Eclipse: Why The World's First Discovery Yacht Redefines Ultra-Luxury Cruising

When travelers ask me what truly sets ultra-luxury expedition cruising apart from standard luxury voyages, my answer is always the same: Scenic Eclipse. Having personally inspected stateroom layouts, ...

•  Jennifer Neff

Why I'm Taking the Trafalgar Irish Highlights Tour in March

•  Tiffany Newman

A Grand Adventure

A Grand Adventure: From Oklahoma City to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon A grand adventure, indeed. The logistics of this trip were almost as complicated as the training required for the 28-mile hike ...

•  Kylee Graumann

Celebrity Cruises October 2026 Deal: Get at Least $100 in Extra Onboard Credit When You Book With Me

If you have been thinking about booking a Celebrity cruise for 2027, October is a really good month to do it. When you book a qualifying new Celebrity Cruises reservation with me between now and Octo...

•  Jennifer Neff

St. Petersburg, Florida: More Than a Beach Getaway

•  Drew Spitzer

Which Cruise Line Is Best for You? | Cruise Travel Advisor Guide

WHICH CRUISE LINE IS BEST FOR YOU? A TRAVEL ADVISOR’S GUIDE TO FINDING THE PERFECT CRUISE If you’ve ever started looking for a cruise and suddenly found yourself with 27 browser tabs open trying to f...

•  Jennifer Neff

How to Use Your Vacation Time

•  Jessica Pratt

Guided Tour, River Cruise or Independent Travel: How to Choose for Your First Trip to Europe

If you've decided you're excited to visit Europe and you want someone else to handle the logistics, you'll hit the same fork in the road almost everyone does: guided tour, river cruise, or independent...

•  Jessica Pratt

How to Prepare for Your First European River Cruise: A Travel Advisor's Checklist

The months before a first trip to Europe (or a first in a long time) can feel a little stressful if you don't have someone guiding you through what to expect. Here's the checklist I walk my clients...

•  Jessica Pratt

Is a Seine River Cruise Worth It? Paris, Normandy, and the Towns You've Never Heard Of

When I tell my clients how amazing it is to sail the Seine on a river cruise, I can almost see the look of wonder on their face as they try to place the town names: Conflans. Les Andelys. Caudebec-en-...

•  Jessica Pratt

What Does a Day on a Rhine River Cruise Actually Look Like?

If you've never been on a river cruise, the brochures don't answer the questions you actually have: What would I do all day? Would I be bored? Would I be herded around? Would I come home...

•  Jennifer Neff

Destinations With a Little History and Mystery

•  Carrie Chodzin

London at Christmas: Experiences We'll Add to Your Itinerary

London is one of my favorite cities to visit during the holiday season. Between the incredible Christmas lights, iconic department stores and festive markets, there is so much to see and do. If you’...

•  Carrie Chodzin

European River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Why You Should Consider a European River Cruise I recently took my first European river cruise aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaStella, sailing the Danube, and I finally understand why so many people become...

•  Vincent Vacations Advisor

Wimbledon Debenture Review: Centre Court VIP Hospitality, The Renshaw & Historic British Tradition

Stepping through the wrought-iron gates of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in SW19, you immediately feel why Wimbledon is revered as the crown jewel of world tennis. Everyth...

•  Vincent Vacations Advisor

Monaco Grand Prix VIP Review: What It's Really Like Watching Formula 1 from a Port Hercule Superyacht

Watching the Monaco Grand Prix from the sun deck of a tri-deck luxury superyacht moored directly trackside in Port Hercule is, without exaggeration, the single most exhilarating spectacle in all of...

•  Vincent Vacations Advisor

Inside The Masters at Augusta National: My Review of Badges, The Foundry VIP Hospitality & Amen Corner

I recently had the privilege of hosting clients at The Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, and as a luxury sports travel specialist, experiencing this legendary tournament firsthand gave m...

•  Jennifer Neff

The Poconos: You Don't Have to Go Far to Get Away

Looking for an easy fall getaway? Discover why the Poconos are a great place to enjoy waterfalls, small towns, wineries, breweries, harvest activities and more—without traveling far from home.

•  Amanda Phillips

Pixar Place Hotel Review: Is It Good for Toddlers at Disneyland?

Planning a Disneyland trip with toddlers and wondering where to stay? After spending 5 nights at Pixar Place Hotel with my 2-year-old twins, I can honestly say this hotel surprised me; in the best way...

•  Michelle Finney

All Aboard for Adventure: My Canyon Spirit Journey from Salt Lake City to Denver

What if your vacation wasn't just about getting to the destination, but about actually enjoying the journey along the way? That was exactly what drew me to Canyon Spirit Railroad. Ca...

•  Anne King

Cunard Queen Elizabeth Review: What I Loved, What Surprised Me & What I’d Do Differently

I recently sailed aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth on a 7-night Alaska cruise round trip from Seattle, and as a travel advisor, I was excited to experience the ship for myself. There is only so ...

•  Lara Pallares

What I Really Thought About Devossion by Live Aqua in Playa del Carmen

What doesn’t sound good about a 5 star adults-only all inclusive? Exactly. Nothing. But just because a resort has the “5 star” label, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the perfect resort for you.  In e...

•  Cindy Owen

Why a Viking Rhine River Cruise Should Be on Your Bucket List

If Europe is on your bucket list, there’s an unforgettable option for you to consider: a Viking Rhine River cruise! Imagine starting in Amsterdam, cruising through the heart of Europe along the Rhi...