You've Got Celine Tickets — Now Here's How to Build a Perfect Week in Paris
That is me and a friend at one of her shows — the view from our seats.
September 24, 2026
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Useful ideas about boutique hotels, smart flight details, and places worth taking the long way to find.
So You Like to Dance: The US Dance Festival Calendar for 2027
If your ideal vacation includes a dance floor, a great DJ and very little sleep, 2027 is shaping up to be an excellent year to travel!
September 24, 2026
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Salsa, Swing or EDM? How to Pick the Right US Dance Festival for You
“Dance festival” can mean wildly different things.
September 24, 2026
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Bucket-List Golf in the US: Pebble, Bandon, Pinehurst & Whistling Straits (Ranked by When to Go)
There is no shortage of spectacular public golf in the United States. The harder question is knowing when to go .
September 24, 2026
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The Great American Golf Road Trip: 4 Routes Worth Taking a Week Off For
A great golf trip should feel like an adventure, not an endurance test.
September 24, 2026
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Dance Festival Survival Guide: What to Book, Pack and Expect on Your First One
Your first dance festival or congress can be an unforgettable travel experience.
September 24, 2026
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Your Golf Trip Gets Ruined by One Mistake: Booking the Wrong Season
There is one mistake I see golfers make again and again: booking the destination first and checking the season later.
September 24, 2026
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Which Side of the Plane? How to Choose the Best Business Class Suite in 2026
Let’s be honest: if you’re booking a long-haul flight in 2026, you aren’t just looking for a seat that turns into a bed. You’re looking for a sanctuary. You want the sliding door, the 4K screen, and that "I’ve made it…
September 24, 2026
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Airport Lounge Access in 2026: Every Way to Get In (Even Without Business Class)
Business class is not the only way to enjoy an airport lounge. In 2026, there are more ways to get inside than ever.
September 24, 2026
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Why Small to Mid-Size Organizations Need a Travel Advisor for Smarter Business Travel
Let's be honest: if you're running a small to mid-size organization, business travel probably isn't at the top of your "fun things to manage" list. Between juggling budgets, keeping employees happy, and actually runni…
September 24, 2026
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Fall in Love with Europe's Shoulder Season: 7 Destinations That Shine in September & October
There’s a reason experienced travelers say, “Timing is everything.”
September 24, 2026
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The Italy trip I’d plan for someone who hates being rushed
Three places, one excellent train line, and enough empty afternoons to make the whole thing feel like a holiday.
September 12, 2026
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What I wish every first-time safari traveler knew
The useful things are less about spotting the Big Five and more about choosing the right rhythm, guide, and place to wake up.
August 28, 2026
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Five hotels I’d happily plan an entire trip around
Not because they are famous. Because the setting, the welcome, and the feeling of the place make staying put a very good idea.
August 9, 2026
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