You’ve decided to work with a travel advisor to plan your next vacation. Maybe this is your first time, or perhaps it’s been years since you worked with a travel agent.

Either way, knowing what to expect—and how to work together—can make the planning process easier and ultimately lead to a better trip. Every travel advisor works differently, so I’ll use my own process as an example.

If you use the Global Entry Mobile App when returning to the United States, there is an important change coming September 15. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is replacing the current Global Entry Mobile App and the Trusted Traveler Programs mobile app with one new Trusted Traveler mobile app. For Global Entry members, the important […]

The Europe Entry/Exit System is now in effect. Here’s what U.S. travelers need to know about EES and what to expect when entering Europe.

When is the best time to travel to Europe? The answer isn’t necessarily spring or fall. Start with what you want to experience, and the right time to go becomes much clearer.

Not sure when your Global Entry membership expires or when you should renew? Here’s what travelers need to know about expiration, renewal and keeping their benefits while a renewal is pending.

Choosing a hotel can raise an important question: “I’m hardly going to be in the room. Why should I pay more for the hotel?” It’s a reasonable question. And sometimes, a more expensive hotel really isn’t necessary. When choosing a hotel it’s about more than the price of the room. Your hotel is part of […]

Some Rome travel tips are practical. Others are simply about falling in love with the city. Click your heels together three times and repeat after me: There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place like Rome. There’s no place like Rome. Perhaps the most important advice I could share is this: don’t experience Rome simply […]

Packing Tips for Carry On Luggage The following packing tips for carry on luggage are the three items I always pack first. Flying on an airplane can give you the feeling of being a sardine, even if you are in Business or First Class. Preparing ahead for a flight is mandatory to have the best […]