I get a version of this call more often than I’d like. Someone reaches out wanting to plan a trip they’ve been thinking about for years. A big anniversary. A bucket list destination. A grandparent who’s always wanted to see the Northern Lights. And somewhere in the conversation, they mention that they almost called […]
I have a rule I give every multigenerational family I work with, and I give it before we even talk about destinations. Everyone gets their own room. Non-negotiable. I know what you’re thinking. That doubles the cost. Maybe triples it. And yes, I understand the instinct to save money by squeezing in. But I’ve […]
My client’s mom had talked about Alaska for years. Not in a ‘that would be fun someday’ way. In the way people talk about something they’ve half given up on. She mentioned it at holidays. She tore out magazine pages. She watched documentaries. And every year, life got in the way. Her daughter called […]
I watched a Hallmark movie a few years ago set at a Christmas market in Germany. You know the one. Cobblestone streets, twinkling lights strung between centuries-old buildings, a woman selling handmade ornaments, mulled wine warming everyone’s hands. The whole thing looked almost too beautiful to be real. And I remember thinking — does […]
If you’ve been dreaming about a big family trip in 2026 or beyond, now’s the time to start paying attention—because the travel landscape is changing in ways that can make your vacations smoother, more luxurious, and better planned (if you know what’s coming). Here are some of the biggest updates and trends families should have […]
When I started helping families plan trips, I second-guessed everything. Was this the right hotel? The best itinerary? The perfect activity for kids that wouldn’t bore grandparents? But in just 18 months of designing trips for clients—and years of planning my own family’s adventures before that—the biggest lesson I’ve learned is simple: 👉 Trust your […]
When most people picture a travel advisor’s day, they imagine sipping coffee while casually clicking “book” on a few flights and hotels. In reality? It’s equal parts puzzle, strategist, storyteller, and air traffic controller — all wrapped up in one very well-organized Google Sheet. Recently, I worked with a family planning a multigenerational Alaska cruise […]
Travel doesn’t have to feel out of reach. Sometimes, the money for your next trip is hiding in plain sight—you just need to know where to look. Here are 15 creative ways families can fund their vacations. Choose a few, stick with them consistently, and watch your travel fund grow. 💵 Quick Budget Shifts Cancel […]
Okay, let’s talk about something that might ruffle a few feathers: I hate VRBOs. 😬 Don’t get me wrong—vacation rentals can work in some situations. But after years of planning both my own trips and client vacations, I’ve seen the same issues come up again and again: Hidden fees that make the “cheap” nightly rate […]
Have you ever opened your laptop to plan a family vacation… and found yourself drowning in tabs an hour later? One search for “best family vacations” leads to 100 new options. Instead of clarity, you’re left with more questions than you started with. Should we go to the beach? A national park? Italy? Should we […]