There’s nothing better than traveling with people you care about, creating shared experiences that soon won’t be forgotten. The more the merrier – that’s what group travel is all about! During these times it’s a great idea to form your own safe travel pod of...
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7 Reasons to Go Guided
Dreaming of your next vacation? There’s no need spending weeks researching online how to experience a destination. Instead, let someone else take on all the details that come with having “The Perfect Trip”. See why more and more travelers choose a guided tour— and why...
Airlines are making it more difficult for groups and families to sit together. Here’s where we step in.
Can you imagine giving an airline thousands of dollars for your family’s flight, only to find out last-minute that you can’t even sit together? Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming increasingly common with fuller flights and less freely available reserved seats....
Dreaming of a Destination Wedding? Make Sure to Avoid these Pitfalls
There’s nothing more memorable, exciting, and romantic than a destination wedding. Just think, you and all your favorite people get to be part of your special day at one of the most beautiful settings in the world. It’s truly the time of romance, joy,...
This place is like Alaska on steroids: Here’s why Norwegians are some of the happiest people on Earth
sk a person from Norway about the weather and they’ll tell you: there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! There’s no doubt about it – Norway is wild and beautiful. It’s easy to see why a country with scenery that makes even Alaska look...
About Denise
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Visiting Ireland for the first time? Here are 10 tips
Ireland is filled with lush green landscapes, castles, bustling pubs, coastlines, quaint villages, and more. Visitors to the “Emerald Isle” comment on its mysterious draw that awakens the senses and sticks with you long after you return home. With some of the...
New entry/exit requirements to visit Europe are coming. Here’s what to know.
Starting this fall, visitors to Europe will need to register with an automated entry/exit system (EES). This applies to U.S. citizens for short term stays, defined as 90 days within a 180-day period. This is not a visa, but there are some steps to be aware of...
Are Travel Consultants Needed Anymore? A Fresh Perspective
If you’ve ever sat down behind the computer to plan a vacation, you’ve probably experienced that moment of fear as you make your final purchase. Did I get the best possible value out of every decision? Did I do it right? With artificial intelligence and ever-more...
Covering pre-existing health conditions with travel insurance: Q&A with Denise
Travel is an investment in yourself, including your finances, so it’s important to protect it with a travel insurance policy. It may be tempting to forego this “optional” purchase, but we believe it should just be factored into any vacation budget to provide...
Leaving for a long vacation? Take these steps to prepare your home
Any vacation is a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, but few experiences are as rejuvenating as an extended getaway. How you define a “long” vacation depends on your frame of reference, but for us it might be two weeks or more. While the world keeps...