Why use a travel agent?

So you found my page and are thinking about using me as your travel agent to plan your trip. Maybe you’re one who has never used a travel agent before and are considering it because of all the new requirements COVID-19 has thrown into the mix. Or maybe your time has recently become more valuable to you (new job, new spouse, new kid(s), etc.) and want to give the planning to someone else. Maybe you’re ready to travel to a more remote location that has less internet resources to make you feel comfortable with planning it yourself. Or maybe you’ve never traveled much before, and want a professional to help you on your first trip! Whatever the reason, I think you’re making a great decision to use a travel agent.

What to do when you can't travel

Unfortunately, everyone doesn’t have an endless supply of money or vacation days (oh, if only there was a money tree and a way to work but have endless amounts of time to travel for the average Joe). If you find yourself lacking in either, such that you can’t currently travel, there are lots of things that you can do in the meantime to assuage the wanderlust.

2017's 5 Most Interesting European vacations and why you should go!

Right now, the Dollar to Euro exchange rate is at a rate that is nearly the lowest it has been for over 5 years. Add to that the British Pound dropping to a historic low of $1.22 ($1 = £0.80), the dropping flight prices, and beautiful scenery, and you’ve got yourself several excellent reasons to travel abroad! So let’s talk destinations.

Top 5 reasons your kids are the best travel buddies

As a parent, we all want to see our kids succeed at life. By taking them with on your travels, you can broaden their perspective of the world. Here's my top 5 reasons to bring the kids along.

The importance of experiencing the culture of your destination

I'll admit it. I am prone to traveling and leaving my appreciation of what I've just encountered to the (usually long) plane ride home. I've made a point of it, recently, to stop while I am at my destination and really take it all in and value it in its entirety - the people that surround me, going about their daily lives, as well as the setting and scenery.

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Why would you use a travel agent?

If you are at all like I was about 5 years ago, you may have some reservations about using a travel agent. Now, looking back at my choices, I can see a few key mistakes.