Tag: Travel Planning Tips
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How to Get First Choice Everything on Your Dream Vacation (At Today’s Prices)
What if the perfect time to book your dream vacation wasn’t “someday” but today, even if that trip is two years away? Sounds crazy, right? We have bookings through 2026, but are now working with clients on 2027 options. At 2025 prices. At the same time, we have last-minute requests from those who didn’t book…
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When Washington Stops, Travel Doesn’t Have To
The 2025 government shutdown has travelers asking questions: Will my flight be delayed? Are the parks closed? Should I cancel my trip? Here’s the short answer: Some things are disrupted. Most aren’t. And panic doesn’t help. Just like traveling during hurricane season, government shutdowns require preparation, not cancellation. What’s Happening at Airports Air travel is…
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Travel’s Joy, Fraud’s Shadow: How to Stay Safe on Your Next Journey
Travel has always been about connection, standing in awe before a glacier in Alaska, strolling cobblestone streets in Europe, or finally setting sail on that long-awaited cruise. But alongside the joy of discovery, a growing shadow is stretching across the travel industry: fraud. Scams are becoming more polished, more convincing, and more costly, targeting travelers’…
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The Case for Monthly Mini-Getaways
What if one weekend a month could change your entire year? Most of us wait all year for the “big vacation.” We dream, plan, and push through long months of busy schedules, hoping that one long escape will undo all the stress we’ve built up. But here’s the catch: by the time we get to…
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From Book Clubs to Fan Clubs: How to Personalize Group Travel Around What You Love
What if your next personalized group travel experience could deepen the relationships and passions that matter most to you, while creating memories that last far beyond the return flight home? Travel is no longer just about checking off destinations it’s about creating experiences that reflect who we are and what we love. Groups aren’t just…
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3 New Europe & UK Travel Rules Every International Traveler Should Know
Travel across Europe and the UK is about to look a little different. Over the next two years, new systems will change how visitors enter and exit Europe. For the Schengen Area, that means the launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is…
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Why We Started A Balanced Life Travel
We Didn’t Start This Business to Sell Vacations We Didn’t Start This Business to Sell Vacations We started A Balanced Life Travel because of one breathtaking day off the coast of Aruba. After decades in public service—long days, emotional demands, and little time for ourselves—we finally said yes to something different: an eight-day cruise to…