by Julissa Perez | Aug 26, 2026 | Afford It, Central America, Enjoy It, Guatemala, Plan It, Uncategorized
Why go to Guatemala? Guatemala sits in Central America, just south of Mexico. That makes it relatively close to the United States while offering a trip that feels worlds away. Think volcanoes rising behind colonial-era streets, Lake Atitlán surrounded by mountains and...
by Julissa Perez | Jul 2, 2026 | Afford It, Enjoy It, Pay for Travel, Plan It, Travel with Family, Travel with Kids, Uncategorized
The honest breakdown of what you get, what it costs, and whether it’s right for your family You’ve thought about it. Probably at 11pm, with 14 browser tabs open, comparing two hotels that look exactly the same. Should I just hire someone to do this? Then...
by Julissa Perez | Jul 2, 2026 | Dominican Republic, Flights, Plan It, Travel with Family, Travel with Kids
You’re probably reading this because a trip is coming up and your stomach already hurts. You’ve pictured the meltdown at the gate. The stares. The seat kicking. You’ve maybe even wondered if you should cancel. I hear you. I’ve lived it. And...
by Julissa Perez | Jun 27, 2026 | Afford It, Flights, Pay for Travel, Plan It, Travel with Family
A practical guide for when grief and logistics collide Written by a travel advisor who has also had to drop everything and book a last-minute flight through grief. Most travel starts with anticipation. You’ve got a Pinterest board. A countdown. Maybe a group...
by Julissa Perez | Jun 27, 2026 | Enjoy It, Plan It, Uncategorized
How to plan trips everyone can enjoy — without leaving anyone behind There’s a version of family travel that nobody really talks about. Not the highlight-reel trips. The other kind. The ones where you’re trying to coordinate a 74-year-old who needs a...
by Julissa Perez | Jun 18, 2026 | Afford It, Cruises, Enjoy It, Plan It, Travel with Family
What You Need to Know Before You Write Off Cruising Completely If you saw a cruise ad and immediately thought, “Absolutely not,” this one’s for you. Maybe you’re worried about seasickness. Maybe the idea of being stuck on a ship makes your...
