

My Life as a Travel Agent; 10 Years Later
Contributed by Cortney Pope, H&K Luxury Travel Advisor. Well, I can’t believe it, but here we are. 10 years doing what I now consider to be my dream job. And here are 10 things I have learned over the past 10 years and in no particular order. I am going to make mistakes. I am human. But I have learned to not panic and just work at getting them fixed. It's ok to ask for help. A travel agent cannot know all there is to know about every destination. But I have a network of


Exploring the World: Why a Cruise Vacation Remains the Ultimate Travel Experience
Travelers today have countless options to explore the world, from backpacking across continents to luxury resorts in exotic locations. Yet, one way of traveling continues to stand out for its unique combination of convenience, adventure, and comfort: taking a cruise vacation. Despite changes in travel trends and the rise of new vacation styles, cruises remain a top choice for many who want to see multiple destinations without the hassle of constant packing and planning. This


Epic Universe...One Year Later
Universal's Epic Universe may have just shifted the theme park power in Orlando.


Top "Whycation" Ideas
Do you know "why" you travel?


Are AirBnBs Safe?
Are AirBnB rental homes safe?


Mexico...here we go again
The news, yet again, is not good coming out of Mexico. So what should you do as a traveler who has been thinking of a vacation in Mexico?


If You Could Leave This Weekend, Where Would You Go?
Where is the one place you would get away to if you could go this weekend?


Travel Trends for the New Year
Hard to imagine that 2026 is here already but nevertheless it is. And with a new year comes new trends and forecasts when it comes to leisure travel. Here are the things we think you need to pay attention to in the new year when it comes to planning your next vacation. Airline Costs. Looking back at 2025, it was an interesting year when it came to aifare. If someone was traveling domestically, they probably saw airfare that was a little lower than 2024. Averages were c


Why the Right Expectations Are Your Best Travel Souvenir (and How a Travel Agent Hands Them to You)
Have you ever returned home from a trip and felt a smidgen of disappointment? Maybe having the right expectations would have alleviated that.


Disney Parks...No Longer Family Friendly?
Is Disney moving on from families?


















