travel planning

Imagine your worst fear coming true while traveling. Maybe you or a family member gets injured, or an emergency at home forces you to cut your trip short. Perhaps an …

Imagine waking up one morning, packing your bags with no idea where you’re headed, and only finding your destination when you’re already on the way to the airport. On a …

When we decided to take a 15-day road trip through the Southwest, we knew we wanted to make the most of our travel budget. The good news? We were able …

As I scroll the internets, I see the question all the time… “We’re going to PICK A COUNTRY and just found out you have to have 6 months on your …

When you have a morning flight or a layover, deciding where to stay—near the airport or in the city—can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this common question? “It …

There are plenty of travel tips out there that are either excellent ways to enhance or improve your travel, or can be ways to potentially stop your trip from becoming …

Looking back on our travels over the past year, one of my major trips was my journey to England. It was significant for several reasons. First, it was my first …

If your credit card offers trip protection, it can be a lifesaver when your travel plans go awry. Whether your flight is delayed, you’re stranded overnight, or your luggage gets …

Travel credits come in many forms, but for this post, we’ll define them broadly as any benefit with an expiration date that can be used to book travel instead of …

Over the years, we’ve booked numerous hotels and often face the decision of whether to choose the advance purchase rate or the best refundable rate. Hotels usually offer a lower …