There’s no doubt the most powerful travel tool on a trip is your phone. I wish we had these when I first started traveling since it would’ve taken a lot…

The National Park Service (NPS) announced the 2026 schedule of fee free days and the changes are controversial. Two long standing free days that honored Black history and civil rights,…

If you’re planning a luxury getaway, a new assessment highlights why extra caution is needed. According to UnitedHealthcare Global and Solace Global Risk, high-value items such as watches, jewelry and…

Some places look good in photos. Bora Bora isn’t one of them. It’s better. Brighter. More vibrant. The moment you step off the plane, the air is warm and scented…

One of the questions I get most often from readers after international trips is: “How do you bargain at local markets?” Obviously, in a department store or mall, prices are…

When you see an email from Bank of America with the subject line “Watch out for these 3 scams” it is worth pausing to read it. This email was geared…

After a radio interview I recently did, I received multiple emails from listeners who wanted to know more about my tip about having a secret third carry-on. See this email…

The Sunday after Thanksgiving is usually the busiest travel day of the year and this year was no exception. In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) just broke their all-time…

If you are planning to fly next year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has an important update. Starting February 1, 2026, travelers who do not have an acceptable form of…

These days, it feels like we are bombarded with bad news at every turn. But sweet, feel-good stories are still happening all around us and Thanksgiving is the perfect time…

Black Friday is here and Cyber Monday is around the corner. And everyone’s looking to score a great deal. Our top pick for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are…

Looking for the best travel deals this Black Friday and Cyber Week? From cruises and resorts to road trips and boutique hotels, here’s your ultimate guide to booking your next…

I know there’s a lot of last-minute travelers and planners and just like every year, I get a lot of questions from friends, family and readers on what they can…

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), they’re prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record. The TSA is “expecting to screen more than 17.8 million people from Tuesday,…

I moved from LA to Santa Barbara four years ago. It’s PARADISE from the nearly non-existent traffic to the ocean breeze to the fact that the consignment shops actually TAKE…