What happens in Rome when the pope dies? What can you expect in the way of closures and delays? Find out how you can best serve your clients traveling to Italy during this transition period.

Cruising has always been popular, no doubt about that, but there's a common misconception that “cruising” is limited to crowded, family-friendly ships, Caribbean routes, and more buffets than you can shake a stick at.

Because of this, many travelers have concluded that they “just wouldn't enjoy a cruise!”

Read more to find out how you can dispel the myths and help your clients find a Cruse to fit their style.

Summer travel comes with its own set of style challenges: sweltering heat, sticky humidity, easily wrinkled clothes, and the struggle to avoid overpacking.

That’s why choosing the right fabric can make a huge difference in how you look and feel on the go.

Read on for expert packing tips.

Ah Germany! A country that effortlessly blends the old-world charm with modern marvels. If the land of poets and thinkers hasn’t yet made its way onto your bucket list, here’s why it absolutely should:

I have been to Venice four times now, and each visit has been completely different. The first two were as a student, wandering with a backpack and a budget. The third was as a solo traveler, where I had the freedom to get lost without worrying about time. The fourth was with my husband and our baby girl, which meant slowing down and experiencing the city through her eyes. 

Writing to you today about the Dictionary of Bliss… ever heard of it?

Maybe not? – mmm, well– It’s not really an official thing. I like to think of it as an internal resource for the external things that inspire us to feel most alive and most happy.

Perhaps you’ve got something like that stashed away in the recesses of your mind? Truths you live for? Heart-ticking stuff.

I mean, we all have things that really trigger positive emotion…my dictionary has words like twilight, quiet walks, and porcini risotto. It’s a catalog of sorts, informed by happy moments, personal curiosities, expansive landscapes and cozy corners.