Planning, Inspiration and Musings on Travel

Staying Organized- Where to Begin

Keeping everything in order helps you make better decisions as you plan and ensures that, once you’re on the road, you can relax and enjoy the experience instead of scrambling for confirmation numbers or schedules. You can keep things simple with a dedicated travel notebook or binder, where you jot down ideas, compare options, and record confirmations as you book. Or, if you prefer digital organization, there are plenty of tools that make it easy to track and update your pl

kathy37523

Oct 271 min read

Why Use A Travel Advisor?

Using a travel advisor isn't for everyone. But if you are getting caught up in the planning process, they can be a lifesaver for as much or as little of the process as you want. Here are the pros and cons of using a travel advisor.

Planning

Plannit Travel

Oct 224 min read

Finding The Right Travel Advisor

Finding the right travel advisor can help you get your trip planned with a minimum of stress and anxiety. Here's how to find that perfect match.

Planning

Plannit Travel

Oct 214 min read

Getting Started: Where And When

Whether it's timing or whether it's the destination driving your next trip, there's always a nugget of inspiration behind every single trip. The trick is to grab on to that nugget and plan around it until you've got an actual trip in mind.

Planning

Plannit Travel

Oct 213 min read

Traveling to South Africa: A Journey of History, Wildlife, and Beauty

There's a lot to be said for a visit to South Africa. In this piece, you can get a sense of what to do/see/visit if you go -- from penguins to rhinos to waterfalls, history, and wine country.

Destination-Specific

Kathy

Sep 153 min read

Highlights From A Journey Through New Zealand

New Zealand is so much more than the nature and Hobbit locale for which it is known. Here's a quick synopsis of highlights from my visit.

Destination-Specific

Kathy

Sep 102 min read

Dispatch: Bangkok

A first-timer's guide to visiting Bangkok: from top tourist spots and eating info to things to avoid.

Destination-Specific

Plannit Travel

Sep 54 min read

Best Practices For Using AI In Travel Planning

Not sure how or whether to use AI for your travel planning? This post discusses why and how you should, including best practices for queries, budgeting, and building itineraries using AI.

Planning

Plannit Travel

Aug 184 min read

What to Ask before Booking an Ocean Cruise

There are key questions you want to ask before booking a cruise. Here are the most important ones for folks planning an ocean cruise.

Types of Travel

Plannit Travel

Jul 213 min read

What to Ask before Booking a Sightseeing Cruise

Thinking of a taking a sightseeing cruise on a lake, river, inlet, or the like? To ensure you experience what you want, be sure to heed the advice offered in this post.

Cruising

Plannit Travel

Jul 213 min read

What to Ask before Booking a River Cruise

River cruising is a great way to unpack once and see a lot along a river. You want to ask the right questions to ensure you make the right decision, and we have all the questions you should ask right here.

Cruising

Plannit Travel

Jul 214 min read