Look, I know you think you’ve got Alaska figured out. You bought the heavy coat. You bought the boots. You are spiritually prepared to stare dramatically at a glacier while pretending you’re in a prestige cable drama. But Alaska is sneaky. It doesn't just hit you with "cold" - it hits you with a weird, hyper-specific cocktail of wind, horizontal rain, dry air, and a severe lack of electrical outlets. Here are 10 tiny, wildly unglamorous things you will completely forget until

Choosing between bowing at ancient temples in Kyoto and staring directly into the eyes of an apex predator on the African savannah isn't just picking a vacation spot—it’s a psychological snapshot of what your brain actually needs right now. Both sit at the absolute peak of world travel. Both offer unforgettable, life-altering experiences. But they demand entirely different mindsets, energies, and tactical planning. If you’re caught between these two legendary options, here is

Traveling solo is the ultimate main-character move. It’s thrilling, it’s liberating, and it pushes you so far out of your comfort zone you might temporarily forget your own name. But before you jet off to live your best, most independent life, a little preparation goes a long way. Park & Preston Travel has rounded up the essential "know before you go" tips for solo adventures. Leave Your Itinerary with a Lifeline Please let someone at home know where you are going. Pick a tru

If we haven’t met yet, hi. I’m Sarah Bergman. I am a travel agent, a business owner at Park & Preston Travel, and - most importantly for your current sanity - a Travel Coach. I’m also a woman who has a very high standard for her thread count, a very low tolerance for “standard” itineraries, and a slightly obsessive relationship with finding the heart behind every boarding pass. For a long time, the travel industry has been about the where. “Where are we going?” “What’s the to

We live in a world where speed is king. Everything is instant. Everything is deliverable. And if something takes more than nine seconds to load, we evaporate into dust. Our patience? Gone. Fossilized. Extinct. But walking? Walking refuses to play that game. Walking is the slow friend we all need. It’s pure, it’s grounding, and it reveals things you’d never notice if you were speeding past in a taxi, tour bus, or existential crisis. On foot, a place suddenly becomes three-dime

Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World in 2025 comes with full holiday menus at spots like Whispering Canyon Café, Steakhouse 71, Sanaa, Olivia’s Café, and more. From classic turkey dinners to spiced-up holiday plates and takeout options, Disney’s resorts are offering a wide range of Thanksgiving meals with clear pricing and updated menus for the season. If you’re planning to spend the holiday at Disney this year, here’s what to expect, where to eat, and which options are actually

We’re excited to announce Collette as our Partner of the Month for October! As one of the oldest and most trusted tour operators in North...

The Old World is filled with history, mystery, and a bit of spine-tingling adventure—especially during Halloween. If you’re looking for a...

Royal Caribbean International is taking the concept of unforgettable vacations to the next level once again. After the massive success of...

If you're fascinated by the wonders of the universe and dream of seeing a total solar eclipse in style, Princess Cruises has just the...