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Why Cheapest Isn’t Always Best When It Comes to Travel

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Everyone wants to know they’re getting the best possible price for their vacation – but how do you actually do that?

Do you scour “discount” travel sites that offer trips at cheap prices? Do you grab that Groupon that just showed up in your email? Do you ask thousands of people you don’t know in a Facebook group? Do you book the inn that your Aunt Martha said was a great deal when she and Uncle Harry visited there 20 years ago?

The answer actually starts with two truths that you probably heard as a kid:

  1. You get what you paid for.
  2. If it seems too good to be true – it probably is.

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Find Your Wand at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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There are all kinds of fun things to explore at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, and while rides and attractions may be at the top of your list, don’t overlook a very magical experience – choosing a wand at Ollivander’s wand shop. Read more

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Christmas in July – Why You Need to Book Your Holiday Travel Now

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Christmas trees at the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World.

Merry Christmas! It’s July, so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the holiday season, right?

(And I’m not talking about buying all your Christmas gifts now – although there’s nothing wrong if you want to do that….).

Nope, it’s time to plan your holiday travel. Because while the early bird generally always gets the worm when it comes to travel, that’s even more true this year than usual. And here’s why. Read more

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Vacation Souvenirs You’ll Always Treasure

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Yes I bring an extra empty suitcase on vacation and this is why.

I may be what my husband calls a “souvenir junkie” – but not in the way you think. I just feel that vacation souvenirs deserve more attention than a random ‘grab-a-quick-chochki-in-the-hotel-gift-shop’ type of attention. Because once you get home and recover from your PTD (post-trip-depression, which is totally a thing), having some truly special items that provide you with treasured vacation memories is worth more than whatever you spent on them.

I think that souvenirs deserve a little thought.

Over the years, we have accumulated a variety of interesting souvenirs, both when our daughter was young and on our own, and I can truly say that I pretty much know where, if not when, we got nearly all of them. Those souvenirs are packed with precious memories, and whether they were expensive or cheap, they’re pretty priceless at this point!

So what are some of the vacation souvenirs that have become our “past vacation” treasures? Read more

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Tips From a TA: How to Prepare for Flying Right Now

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Travel is back! And if you’re planning your first trip since the pandemic – especially if it’s the first time you’ll be flying – some of our experiences on our recent vacation to the American southwest will likely be helpful for you to know. Because when you know what to expect, you can be prepared! Read more

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