For a long time, I severely underrated what the United States had to offer. Beaches, big cities, theme parks — those were the main characters in my domestic travel story. Then I stood on the edge of a canyon in Utah, and later on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic in Maine. My perspective got a…
When I graduated college, my parents took our family on our first trip to Universal Orlando. After a lifetime of Disney vacations, this was completely new territory. There weren’t childhood memories tied to every corner — no “we always do this first” tradition — just a cautious curiosity. The first thing I noticed was the…
My first Disney World memory isn’t of a castle or fireworks — it’s of a small boat floating along the water between Old Key West and what was then Downtown Disney. I had just turned six (I think), everything was Cinderella-themed, and the captain let me help steer because it was my birthday. That moment…
Skip the Miami hubbub – Palm Beach should be on your radar as a long-weekend destination. Here you can balance the ocean, culture and history all in a few days. And I’m saying this as someone who isn’t a beach person. So you know there’s more to do than enjoy sun and sand here! So…
Does traveling with your family sound a little intimidating? Let’s be honest—it’s hard enough to get everyone where they need to be on a normal Tuesday, with the right shoes, snacks, and supplies. The idea of doing all that in a brand-new place can feel overwhelming. But, you know how valuable travel is, especially when…
The Case for Planning Early With September right around the corner, you may feel that there’s still plenty of time left in 2025. But before the fall festivities and holiday traditions take over your calendar, let me encourage you to think ahead—way ahead. If you’re considering a major trip in 2026, now is the time…
School’s back in session, so you have plenty of bandwidth to start planning that trip you’ve kept on the back burner! …or is that not the case? Maybe your attention is swallowed up by catching up on work projects, tackling home improvements, or simply navigating a new routine that changes how traffic flows in the…
I recently had a low professional moment. Or rather, this is one of those ruts I seem to revisit every so often on the roller coaster that is running a business. The thought creeps in: Maybe people don’t actually need travel advisors anymore. This usually happens when I’m not hitting the milestones I think I…
Here in the U.S., we like to talk about freedom—a lot. And while most of us don’t associate that with travel planning (umm, 47 open tabs and still no hotel??), the concept fits. Because when a trip is done well—actually well—you do feel free. Free from stress. Free from overthinking. Free to sink into your…
There’s a kind of elevated travel experience that doesn’t rely on flash or formality — instead offering fresh air, old money elegance, and nature-induced stillness. You’ll see that part of the Great Lakes region of northern Michigan delivers all of that, and more. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, this region…