Nothing makes me happier than travel. There is something magical about changing your scenery and observing first-hand how the rest of the world lives. Did you know that today (March 20) is the International Day of Happiness? Perfect. Describing my recent week of Rocky Mountain highs will be a joyful experience for me.  I certainly hope it […]

Why is travel insurance important? I believe it is especially needed in winter, when delays are often unavoidable, and the airlines do NOT give you a room or even a food voucher if the reason for the delay is an act of God.  This story was posted earlier this year, but since I am currently in […]

Here’s an interesting fact taken from article about adventure travel in Travel Market Report by Barbara Peterson on February 17, 2015.“This year alone, tour operators specializing in the adventure travel market expect business to be up around 23%, according to the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Four out of every ten travelers are taking some […]

Kayak shares data with it’s new “Trending” button. Yes, even a travel pro uses Kayak for searching best value in airfares. And the reality is that some of my clients love the hunt, coming to me with lots of knowledge about their next vacation, and wisely involving a travel professional to do the booking and add […]

Every seasoned traveler knows that well-laid plans can be foiled in an instant for a number of reasons. Weather, highway accidents, forgetting your passport, and mechanical issues are just a few. How do you handle these hiccups?  Below are 5 Essential Travel Day Strategies for your next trip.This blog was first posted in June of […]