If you’ve flown recently, you may have noticed an increase in seat-swap requests once you’re already on board. A fellow passenger asks to trade seats, often with the best intentions, and suddenly you’re put on the spot to make a quick decision in a very public space. While it’s always kind to be considerate, it’s also important to know your options and feel confident navigating these moments. As a travel advisor, I’m often asked what the “right” thing to do is in these situa

Layovers get a bad reputation, but when they’re planned  correctly , they can make or break your travel experience. Too short, and you’re sprinting through the airport. Too long, and you’re stuck watching the clock (and your snack budget disappear). So what’s the  right  amount of time? The answer depends on whether you’re flying domestic or international as well as a few details most travelers don’t realize matter. Why Layover Length Matters More Than You Think Airlines will

My husband and I went on a cruise in December as a pre-holiday getaway. Most of our travel these days is with our kids and their significant others, so this was a rare chance for just the two of us, and we were really looking forward to it. Everything was exactly what we needed… until it wasn’t. When Things Took an Unexpected Turn On the fourth day of the cruise, my husband began experiencing chest pains that quickly worsened. While he’s thankfully okay now (and we were able

Planning travel has never been easier or more overwhelming. With a few prompts, AI can generate itineraries, compare prices, and suggest destinations. But ease isn’t the same as excellence. When the stakes include your time, money, and once-in-a-lifetime moments, a human travel advisor still delivers what technology can’t. Experience That Goes Beyond Data AI works from patterns and probabilities. A human advisor works from lived experience. We’ve been to the resorts, walked t