vacation planning

The Hidden Costs of Bucket List Travel (and How to Plan for Them)

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If you’re starting to think about that big adventure, there are some *hidden costs* that can surprise you if you don’t plan for them!

You know that feeling when you book a dream trip, and everything seems perfect—until the extras start adding up? Suddenly, that once-in-a-lifetime vacation is costing more than you expected, and you’re wondering where it all went sideways.

You’re not alone. So many travelers budget for the “big things”—like airfare and hotels—but forget to factor in all the little (and not-so-little) extras that can sneak up on you fast. That’s why today I want to talk about the hidden costs of bucket list travel – and more importantly, how to plan for them so they don’t catch you off guard. Read more

Planning Travel in an Uncertain World

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about many things in our lives, from how we work, to how our kids learn, to how we shop, to what we do and where we go for fun. And it’s changed a lot about how we travel. In fact, it’s stopped a lot of us from traveling – or at least has changed our travel plans, in many cases, significantly.

Still, we love to travel – to have the excitement of having an adventure to look forward to, to see new places, and experience new things. So, while we are still in the middle of this pandemic, many folks are starting to – cautiously – look ahead to post-pandemic days and plan a vacation. Having something to look forward to not only feels great, but it also is proven to improve our mood significantly. And I don’t know about you but having something to improve my mood sounds like a great idea!

If this sounds like a great idea to you as well but you’re hesitant because things are just SO uncertain right now, then let’s chat about one of the biggest questions you might have about booking your vacation now:

What are my options if I need to change or cancel my trip? Read more

Should You Book Now for a 2021 Vacation?

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It’s been quite the year. And as we enter the final months of 2020 (doesn’t it feel like this year has lasted 10 years already though?), one thing is becoming very clear. People are tired of being home and can’t wait to travel again – even if the time isn’t quite right yet. In fact, according to a new study from Hilton, 94 percent of Americans who travel are missing it right now and plan to do so once restrictions and limitations are lifted, and 66 percent plan to make travel a priority and take bucket list trips. Read more

Disney With Special Needs: Taking a Break at the Disney Parks

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Walt Disney World is a busy place so if you are traveling with someone with special needs it is always nice to know a couple of calm areas to take much needed breaks. When we travel to the parks with my brother (he has autism) just taking a few breaks throughout the day really helped keep him going. So, here are some calm areas that can be enjoyed at the Walt Disney World parks anytime of the year. Read more