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Travel Pointers

For Your Next Adventure

Get Inspired

Where will you go next? If you're not sure, just fill out the 'Contact Us' form with some general info with how many people will be traveling, a budget estimate (if known), what types of trips you like (beach, mountains, hiking, theme parks, etc) and what time of year you would like to go (Christmas, Spring Break, Summer, Fall Break, etc). Then, our travel agents can recommend some options personalized just for you. There are so many beautiful places to explore. Do you like Hot Springs, Skiing, All-Inclusive Beach destinations, Cruises, or Roller Coasters? Or would you rather escape from the populated areas and take in the scenery of our National or State Parks? Just let us know your interest and we can provide several options for your next adventure.

Planning Your Trip

Our agents are here to help you with as much (or as little) planning for your trip as you would like. Once you have locked down when and where you are going, our agents can help plan a daily itinerary for activities, places to visit, or restaurants that interest you most. Of course, downtime for rest is added to our suggestions to make sure your vacation has a good blend of fun and relaxation so you can return home recharged instead of worn out.  Planning at an All-Inclusive Beach Paradise is not nearly as important as planning for a Disney trip. Disney planning is a lot more intense because there are so many things you have to know (like when you can book dining or extras or the window for cancellations or changes). Travel insurance is another option we suggest since it can relieve the stress when life happens.

Money & Travel

Not sure how much to budget? Our travel agents are happy to help with a good budget that is tailored to your family's needs. We can offer advice on when to go to certain places for the best savings. We can also help reserve hotels or flights with consideration for any miles or points that you may have available through rewards programs. A great vacation doesn't have to be financially stressful. Vacations need to be enjoyed, not worry about the cost. So, we suggest planning as far ahead as possible in order to get the best deals and have time to save for your trip. Many of the companies we work with have monthly payment options, too (including Disney).

Best Travel Credit Cards & Why We Like Them

This card is packed full of travel benefits, and new sign-up offers are typically 60,000 points. Our favorite part is the ease of transferring 1:1 points to leading airline and hotel reward accounts. There are no foreign transaction fees for International purchases, too. The card has a $95 Annual Fee, $50 annual hotel credit, 10% Annual points credit, 3X points on dining and streaming purchases, and 5X travel purchases made through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal.

Our other favorite card makes flying more affordable. New card sign-up offers are typically 50,000 points. There are so many great deals with Southwest, but our favorite thing about them is that our bags fly free. Too many companies charge for luggage, and some even charge for a carry-on. Reward flights bought with points are typically fewer points/miles than other airlines as well as more seats available. We also like the no-change fees, easy re-schedule, and great cancellation policy. Annual Fee varies depending on the card you chose.  

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