Travel Tips

Buy or Rent: Strollers at Disney World

One of the biggest questions we had when preparing for our first trip to Disney with kids was whether to bring a stroller or rent there. Our daughter is almost four and doesn’t typically ride in a stroller, but with all the walking, we knew we would regret not having one with us. On one…

What to Pack for Scotland

Scotland in notorious for rainy, chilly weather even in the best of seasons, and the activities on your Scotland bucket list can vary widely, from exploring ruined castles to Scotch tours to dining in Michelin starred restaurants. It caused some pretty significant challenges when packing! C and I live in Texas, which means our winter…

11 Days in a Carry-on Suitcase

I’ve always fancied myself a bit of a packing aficionado but admittedly, today’s trip to Scotland had me a bit stumped. 11 days, in the dead of winter, to a country that’s notoriously damp and rainy, where we’ll be doing everything from exploring castle ruins to eating at Michelin starred restaurants. We’ll be moving around…

Storing Your Luggage in NYC

A few weeks ago, I had a late afternoon meeting in Manhattan but was faced with a dilemma I’ve seen too many times. I was coming from another client where I had been all week, and was staying at the airport the night before the meeting – but not the same airport I was flying…

On-the-go Snack Ideas

Does anyone feel like they’re living their life on the road right now? Whether it’s flights and hotels for work, road trips to see family, or constant jogs around town running holiday errands, I feel like I’m never at home. And all that “on the go” living could really take a toll on good eating…

Changing Your Name on Airline Frequent Flyer Programs

So, I got married a year and a half ago and finally finished the legal name process a month ago. Now the real challenge begins – changing my legal name across the dozens of frequent flyer accounts, hotel rewards programs, and other places where my maiden name exists. Today, we’re talking airline programs. These are top priority…

How to Build Customized Travel Maps for Your Next Trip

I’m a planner, through and through. My vacations are often a combination of spreadsheets, mapped out destinations, and guidebooks. Even when we don’t have our itinerary routed, I love having a few possible destinations flagged on a map so we can pick and choose where we want to go next. We map out favorite vineyards…

Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Wine

It’s the last day of our honeymoon (a three week adventure in Africa) and Cody and I are camped outside a coffee shop, taking advantage of their free wifi to frantically search for package shops that are open on a Sunday morning. Why? Wine. We’ve spent the last three days of our trip touring vineyards…

How Hackers Stole 98k Frequent Flyer Points – And How I Got It Resolved

Someone hacked into my JetBlue TrueBlue account last week and stole nearly 100,000 points and racked up over $1,000 in flights and fees – and it took me 10 days to realize it. I used to fly JetBlue between Logan and Washington Dulles weekly when I lived in Boston. Since moving down to Texas, I’ve…

Finding the Best Deal for an All-inclusive Resort

My parents just came back one of my favorite all-inclusive resorts, Secrets Aura, and all of their pictures have me craving another beach vacation. We tend to prefer all-inclusive resorts for our beach getaways because they take all of the hassle out of vacation planning. You don’t have to decide where to go, arrange excursions…

Traveling with Products: Navigating TSA’s 3-1-1 Rule

Take it from a girl who took more than 100 flights last year – there’s no perfect solution to navigating TSA’s liquid requirements (also known as the 3-1-1 rule). Let’s break down what the rule is and how you can avoid getting your products (for my direct sales girls), snacks, and personal care items tossed…