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Kelly Ortiz Rediscovers the Magic of Walt Disney World, One Leisurely Morning at a Time
With over 250 visits to Walt Disney World under her belt, travel advisor Kelly Ortiz thought she knew everything the resort had to offer, until a 10-day July trip with her adult son proved her beautifully wrong.
Dan Colangelo's Journey Into the Heart of Alaska Changed Everything About How He Advises Travelers
When travel advisor Dan Colangelo ventured deep into the Alaskan interior with Holland America, he didn't just discover a destination, he discovered a whole new way of understanding his clients.
Heather O'Connell on Why Walt Disney World at Christmas Is Pure Magic for the Whole Family
Travel advisor Heather O'Connell took her most important clients, her own family, to Walt Disney World for Christmas, and came home with insights no brochure could ever offer.
Disney Doesn't Have an Age Limit: What Happened When Lori Richardson and Four Friends Turned 50 at Magic Kingdom
When travel advisor Lori Richardson walked into Disney World with four lifelong friends to celebrate their 50th birthdays, she didn't expect the trip to change how she sees travel entirely — but then, one of them had never been on a plane before.
Lori Richardson Went to New York City at Christmas — And What She Found Changed Everything About How She'll Send Clients There
Travel advisor Lori Richardson thought she knew what to expect from a Christmas trip to New York City — until the city's legendary holiday crowds swept her along in a way she never anticipated.
Lori Richardson Visited Disneyland Once and Wasn't Impressed. Then She Actually Experienced It.
A self-described Walt Disney World loyalist, travel advisor Lori Richardson returned to Disneyland expecting nothing new and came home completely converted.
Rob Swan Almost Went to Bed Hungry in San Juan, and It Led to the Best Meal of His Trip
When a long-awaited night out in Puerto Rico nearly ended in disappointment, travel advisor Rob Swan took a chance on a short walk, and came home with a story that changed how he travels and how he advises his clients.
Elaine Smalling Almost Missed the Ship in Alaska — And It Turned Out to Be the Best Thing That Happened to Her Family
When travel advisor Elaine Smalling booked a Celebrity Edge Inside Passage cruise to celebrate her 25th anniversary, she expected Alaska to be breathtaking — she never expected it to strand her in the rain and save her soul at the same time.
Misti Garcia Goes Solo in Waikiki and Discovers Why Hawaii Is Unlike Anywhere Else
Travel advisor Misti Garcia traded the comfort of group travel for a solo adventure in Honolulu, and came home with a deeper understanding of Hawaii's magic, and the insider knowledge her clients never knew they needed.
Why Aaron Devine Says Fenway Park Deserves a Spot on Every Traveler's Bucket List
Travel advisor Aaron Devine stepped out of a dark tunnel and into one of baseball's most iconic cathedrals, and what he found there changed the way he talks about live event travel forever.
Why Craig White Says Late August Is Alaska's Best-Kept Wildlife Secret
Canadian travel advisor Craig White had already been to Alaska once before, but a late-August cruise with 24 travellers from Ontario rewrote everything he thought he knew about the destination's best-kept season.
Amanda Swan's Secret Pre-Cruise Gem: Why Dania Point Is the Smart Stop Before Setting Sail
Travel advisor Amanda Swan has found a savvy, underrated home base near Fort Lauderdale that is changing the way her clients think about the days before and after their Caribbean cruise.