Travel Insurance: When You Need It & When You Don’t!

One question I always wondered, before becoming a travel agent, is 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 pay for travel insurance? I have learned so much, as an agent, that makes me realize just how very lucky I have been in my travels up to this point. Today, we’re going to dip our toe into the […]

Quick Guide to TSA Pre-check

Tired of waiting in long airport lines (especially at those airports, where the security lines snake around forever)? TSA Pre-Check is your golden ticket to the fast lane! Today’s Tip: Quick Guide to TSA Pre-check Many travelers book their airline tickets and anxiously await their boarding passes, wondering if they won the Pre-Check lottery. My […]

How Do Travel Agents Get Paid?

Before I became a travel agent, I was really skeptical about the “No Service Fees” claim I saw on many agents’ advertisements. I knew they were getting paid somehow – was I paying them and I didn’t even know it? In this video, I address the “elephant in the room” and explain the two common […]

8 Reasons a Cruise could be your Best Vacation Yet

Have you considered taking a cruise but aren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started cruising and you’re ready for more! Maybe you’re even I was – I never thought I would want to cruise, but the more I learned about them, the more excited I got about going on one. Many people choose […]

Assisi

Seeking Peace in Assisi: A Memoir

During this visit to Assisi, my favorite Italian hilltown, I was serving as guide to a group of my students. If you have ever wanted to know what Assisi feels like, I hope this gives some small sense of its wonder.

4 Italian Agriturismi Off the Beaten Path: Staying in the Heart of Italy

After you’ve become familiar with the “beaten” path in a foreign country, it’s time to stretch yourself and reach out onto the side streets and countryside that are the lifeblood of any community. Talk to people. Get to know the proprietors. Make memories that will last a lifetime.  Here are four of my favorite private […]

Disney Cruise Line

5 Disney World Cruise Tips

Preparing for a Disney Cruise can be so exciting (and so nerve-wracking if you’ve never been before!) Here are a few tips to keep your cool with the kiddos and make memories that will last a lifetime! Take a Yeti or Tervis tumbler for drinks – soda is complimentary up by the pool. Do not […]

13 Reasons to Stay on Disney Property

13 Reasons to Stay on Walt Disney World Resort Property

Is it worth it? Do the accommodations and amenities justify the added investment? A trip to Walt Disney World is a significant family event for most and the trip-of-a-lifetime for some. But are there good reasons to stay on Disney property as opposed to one of the off-property local hotels? I have visited Orlando in […]

12 Tips for a Memorable Trip at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World – “The Most Magical Place on Earth” – is a Bucket List item for many families and a go-to vacation destination for others.  The key to a positive, memorable trip to Disney is PLANNING. If you’re new to Disney, I recommend seeking the advice of a professional travel advisor or friend who has been there […]

Joseph & Kimberly at EPCOT

10 Tips for a Successful Family Trip to EPCOT

This website contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from these links, I may receive a small percentage of the sale. This is at no additional cost to you and it helps pay for the cost of maintaining this site. Thank you for your support! One of the wonders of Disney is that families of […]