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DIY Online Booking: Pros and Cons for Travelers
In this article, I share the pros and cons of using an online travel agency.
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Expedia vs. DIY vs. Travel Advisor: Which One Should You Choose?
Potential clients often ask, “What’s the difference between working with you to book my vacation and using another resource, like...
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How Far In Advance Should I Plan My Trip?
One of our clients' top questions is, "How far in advance do I need to plan a vacation?" While I'd love to give you a cut-in-stone...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Cruise To Iceland - A Cultural Escape
Check out this guide for all the reasons you should cruise to Iceland.
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The Cost of Traveling with Cultivating Connections Travel Planners
New clients usually wonder how much it costs to work with a travel advisor. Here, we break down our schedule of services and fees. Our...
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What Is A French Balcony On A River Cruise? (And Should You Have One?)
Read this guide to decide whether a French balcony is the right amenity for you.
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What Does a Travel Advisor Do?
So you have some time off, a little money saved, and Covid-19 restrictions are finally loosening up. It’s time to plan a vacation! But...
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5 Elite Hotel Programs with Exclusive Benefits...
I’m sharing five elite hotel programs which grant my clients extra benefits and amenities.
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How To Save Your Money (And Sanity!) When Booking Air Travel
How To Save Your Money (And Sanity!) When Booking Air Travel In 1941, the average cost of a plane ticket from L.A. to Boston was...
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15 Reasons to Use a Professional Travel Advisor - Part 2
The Benefits - continued We know about new and rare experiences That feeling of wanting to go on vacation, of needing a vacation. You...
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Traveling in Style: 6 Things to Consider When Planning Travel Transportation
When you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, you're probably dreaming of tropical beaches, gourmet meals, and taking in the highlights of...
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15 Reasons to Use a Professional Travel Advisor - Part 1
The Benefits You already hire experts to get a better result We are all quick to call an expert when we are in a jam or out of our...
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Tours and Activities While Traveling: Options, Costs, and Recommendations!
Featured Cultivating Connections Travel Planners Recommendations! With the rise of experiential travel, custom tours, experiences, and...
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How Much Does a Custom Land Vacation Cost?
When it comes to vacation costs, prices can vary from discounted travel that’s easily accessible for most, to luxury adventures that are...
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I am now an ASTA VERIFIED Travel Advisor!
Devising the picture-perfect vacation for most travelers can be time-consuming and daunting. I recently obtained my Verified Travel...
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What does it REALLY Cost to Take a Cruise?
For a lover of travel, chances are that going on a cruise is on your bucket list. Cruises are one of the most popular forms of travel...
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Finding the Perfect Means of Transfers for Your Trip
Imagine you eventually arrive at the location of your dream vacation. However, upon leaving the airport, subconsciously you start...
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All-Inclusive Resorts & Hotels and Travel Costs
The price of lodging depends on the type of accommodation you choose, and also the rating of the hotel. Obviously, a budget hostel is...
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Your Choice of Vacation and Travel Costs
Everyone, including chronic introverts, fantasizes about a place they want to visit once in a while. However, if wishes were horses,...
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Boutique Hotels: What Are They?
Boutique hotels represent a smaller property with upscale accommodations and personalized service. Most boutique hotels acquire 10 to 100...