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Things To Know About Travel Insurance
DID YOU KNOW? Delays on your trip can have cascading effects. What if you missed a connecting flight and have to take a flight the following day? That means your cruise ship leaves without you! Can you afford that? Make sure you get travel insurance that includes Trip Interruption, Trip Delay and Missed Connection coverage…
Read MoreAre You Prepared for Domestic Travel in 2025?
UPDATED 12/5/2022: The deadline has been extended again to May 7, 2025. It was originally due in October 2021, but the pandemic pushed it out to May 2023. It has now been pushed out another two years. There was a recent study done by the U.S. Travel Association last month that determined that an estimated…
Read MoreHow to Pack for a Cold, Windy Destination
Packing for travel to a cold, windy destination can be a challenge, especially if you’re catching a flight and trying to avoid checked baggage fees. However, a little advance planning goes a long way, and with the right strategy, you should be able to bring everything you need with you. Layers are your best bet,…
Read More5 Books That Will Make You a Better Traveler
Traveling is more than just getting that perfect social media shot. While people travel for various reasons, may it be career, pleasure, or adventure, everyone can agree that it’s all about the journey. Like the New York Times reports, the long-awaited reopening of borders is happening just in time for the holiday season to arrive, and travelers…
Read MorePassports: Renew or Apply Now!
Do you want to travel internationally in the next year? This is an important message for you to read and share it with others. GOOD NEWS! If you already have a passport, great! You can renew your passport by mail. You can also change your name if you have the appropriate documentation. Something to keep…
Read MoreHow to Pack Like a Pro
Have you ever taken a trip and underpacked, stuffing way too much into your carry on or checked bag? Or how about taking a too-rigorous approach to your packing list and culling out things you ended up needing? (Looking at you, umbrella.) It’s happened to all of us. But you can put together a better-than-average,…
Read MoreTravel Agent Reviewed Luggage Brands
So, you might be surprised how often I get asked about luggage or baggage that is suitable for travel. What might work for me, might not work for you. There are so many options out there, and the best selection will depend on how frequently you travel or where you are going. That said, here…
Read MoreTSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, Nexus & CLEAR
UPDATED OCT 2022: We added information on CLEAR since it is a newer program that wasn’t available when this original blog post was written. So, you love to travel. But you hate the hassle that comes along with airports these days. I get it. But there are so many fantastic programs out there now that…
Read MoreVacation Planning with a Travel Agent
So you know you need a vacation, but you also know that you don’t have time to plan one yourself. Those vacation days are just sitting there, unused… just waiting for you to decide that you need to whisk yourself away for a much deserved break. This, my friends, is what I’m here for! However, you…
Read More6 Travel Tips You Need to Succeed on Your First Adventure
If you are planning your first international excursion, congratulations. In a world where less than 40 percent of people never leave the county, you’re gearing up to see sites your friends may never see. This is an exciting event, but it’s also one that requires lots of forethought. From taking a tagalong with you to…
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