By Brianna Rothman Figuring out what to pack for a trip usually starts with the fun stuff. You remembered the cute dinner outfits. Your sunscreen is packed. You’ve downloaded *enough* books to get through the flight, the pool days, and a possible delay or two. But every good packing list has a second half: the […]

By Brianna Rothman Have you ever sat down at a restaurant and been handed an enormous menu? At first glance, it seems incredible — you’re hungry, after all, and the more options, the better, right? Planning a trip can feel a little (or a lot) like that. You want it all: the dreamy overwater bungalow, […]

By Brianna Rothman January 2027 might feel impossibly far away right now, but when it comes to the best January 2027 travel destinations, the good ones are already filling up. In the travel world, that’s closer than you think. That’s travel advisor speak for: start thinking about booking it now. This summer has been the […]

If you’re looking for Disney cruise tips for first-timers, you’ve come to the right place. A Disney cruise is not your average vacation — it’s part theme park magic, part luxury ocean liner, and entirely unlike anything else on the water. Families come back year after year, and it all starts with that first sailing. […]

By Brianna Rothman If you’re looking for river cruise tips for first-timers, you’re in the right place. River cruising is one of the most beautiful ways to travel — unhurried, intimate, and immersive in a way that a flight into a major city simply can’t replicate. You wake up in one city, sip your morning […]

By Bri Rothman Before you scroll past: Disney World just dropped the 2026 holiday party dates and details, and if a Walt Disney World Christmas trip is anywhere on your radar, you need this information now. Not in October when the tickets are gone. Now. I know, I know. It’s summer. The kids just got […]

By Bri Rothman Summer in Maine hits different — and I say that as someone who grew up in Portland, spent my childhood running around the Old Port, and now raises my own kids right here in Vacationland. There’s a reason people travel from all over the world to experience a Maine summer: the ocean […]

By Brianna Rothman A Travel Advisor’s Guide to Stress‑Free Pre‑Trip Planning Booking a vacation is one of the best feelings in the world. The dates are set, the destination is chosen, and the countdown officially begins. But once the excitement settles, most travelers find themselves wondering what comes next. As a travel advisor, this is […]