When To Use A Travel Advisor & When To DIY

When to Use a Travel Agent — and When to Go DIY I obviously want to be your travel consultant of choice, but I will be honest, sometimes I’m not always the best fit for every trip or traveler. If you’re trying to decide whether to enlist my help or plan your trip solo, here’s […]

New Cruise Passenger Fee

New Cruise Passenger Fee in Mexico: What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond   Starting July 1, 2025, cruise passengers visiting Mexico will be subject to a new “non-resident” tourism fee. Initially set at $5 per person, this fee is scheduled to increase incrementally over the next few years, reaching $21 by August […]

Are You Real ID Compliant?

Many of us use our driver’s license as identification while flying domestically. But did you know that beginning May 7,2025, your state issued identification must be Real ID compliant or you won’t make it through airport security? In 2005, congress passes the Real ID Act to establish a minimum standard for issuing state identification. Each […]