Frequently asked questions

Yes. Our Trip Planner, destination guides and itineraries are free. If you book through one of our travel partners, we may earn a commission from them at no extra cost to you.

No. Bookings are completed with the travel provider, such as an airline, hotel, cruise line or tour operator, and you pay them directly.

It uses our curated destination guides (neighborhoods, sights, seasons and reservation rules) to match activities to your interests and pace, then builds a day-by-day plan with where to stay and what to book ahead.

Travel prices change constantly and depend on your dates, departure city and choices. Rather than show estimates that may be wrong, we quote each trip individually with live prices from providers.

It depends on the supplier. Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure, and some allow a short courtesy hold. Many airfares can't be held. We'll tell you what's available for your trip, along with the cancellation terms, before you book.

Yes. Send us a request through the contact form and tell us where you'd like to go.

Yes. See our cruise planning and all-inclusive pages, or send a request with your preferences.

We'll reply by email to confirm details and share options. Nothing is booked until you approve it.

Changes and cancellations follow the travel provider's terms, which you see in writing before you book. Email us and we'll help you understand your options, or see our cancellations and help page.

For international trips, yes. Even nearby destinations like Mexico and the Caribbean require a valid passport book for air travel. Always check the US State Department's travel site for current entry requirements.

A small, independent travel planning service for travelers across the United States. We plan trips and help you book them with established travel providers.

After we confirm availability and an all-in price, we send a secure booking link. You pay through that secure checkout. There is no payment on this website, and we never ask for card details by email.

No. A request or booking request only starts the process. Your trip is booked once you complete payment through the secure booking link and receive a confirmation.

For expensive or nonrefundable trips, and for travel during hurricane season, it is worth comparing travel insurance. Read each policy carefully, since coverage for cancellations, medical care and weather varies by plan.

An occasional email with seasonal destination ideas, new itineraries and travel deals when we find them. It's free, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

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