Author: Katharine

Why Use a Travel Agent for Booking a Cruise (And Why You Probably Shouldn’t) Alright, so you’re planning a cruise. Maybe it’s your first time, or maybe you’re an old pro. But the big question on your mind is: Should I use a travel agent to book my cruise? If you’re like me (a 38-year-old… Read more

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Travel Agent for a Honeymoon (And Why You Should Probably Skip Them) Alright, my fellow lovebirds (or soon-to-be-lovebirds)! You’re planning your honeymoon, and it’s exciting. So exciting, in fact, that you might be thinking, “Do I need to hire a travel agent for this?” After all, a… Read more

What Are the Best Travel Agents for Eco-Friendly Vacations? (And Why You Should Probably Plan It Yourself) Alright, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart: eco-friendly travel. As a 38-year-old mom of four (yes, four!), I’m always on the lookout for ways to minimize our carbon footprint while still squeezing in those… Read more

How to Find a Travel Agent for Custom Itineraries in Africa (And Why You Probably Shouldn’t Use One) Alright, let’s get one thing straight: You’re considering an African adventure, and you want it to be perfect. Whether it’s the raw beauty of safaris, the cultural vibrancy of cities like Marrakech or Cape Town, or the… Read more

Alright, let’s get one thing straight before we even dive into this topic. Travel agents: They’re not always necessary. Sure, if you’re booking a massive family reunion to Disney World or planning your honeymoon, a travel agent might be your best friend. But for a solo traveler? Well, you may not need one at all.… Read more

If you’re like me, a 38-year-old mom of four who’s always running around like a chicken with its head cut off, you know that life sometimes throws curveballs. You might be planning a dream vacation or heading to a family emergency, but then—bam!—you find yourself needing to book a last-minute flight. This is where the… Read more

Planning a multi-country trip is like juggling flaming torches—exciting but slightly terrifying. You’ve got multiple destinations to manage, flights to book, accommodation to find, and don’t even get me started on managing travel insurance! Now, as a 38-year-old mom of four (who’s already juggling a million things), the last thing I want is to spend… Read more

Hey, fellow wanderlust traveler! So, you’re planning a destination wedding? You know, the dreamy beach wedding in the Caribbean, or perhaps a romantic ceremony in the hills of Tuscany? Sounds like a fairytale, right? But before you get caught up in the whirlpool of wedding planning, let’s talk about one thing: Should you use a… Read more

Ah, luxury vacations. You know, those dreamy trips to faraway places where the only thing that matters is whether your drink is refilled fast enough and if the spa treatments can erase all traces of daily life? As a mom of four, these types of vacations are more like something I fantasize about during quiet… Read more