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The answer is yes if...
• You have a good idea of your destination, budget, dates, and who is coming.
We want to help you achieve your vacation goals, so first we must ensure you have those goals created! If you need destination ideas, we can chat about them, but that decision needs to be made before we start pulling official quotes.
• You are ready to put your trust in us to plan your vacation.
We want you to save time AND money! But we also want to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck! Sometimes the least expensive option isn't the best option.
Also, most travel advisors work primarily off of commission that comes after a client travels. So please be respectful of that as we work on your trip. We should never be used as a price-checking engine.
• You are ready to collaborate!
We’ll communicate a lot, so be ready to bring your ideas to the table! The more you can paint the picture of what you want your trip to look like, the better we can make it come to life.
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Kristin was the first travel advisor we have ever used, and was great in getting to know our budget, and expectations with accommodations, and found multiple options to match this and the dates we had available to travel. She took a lot of anxiety out of planning and kept us within budget!!"
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If your idea of a dream trip has changed since becoming a parent, you are not alone.
For a lot of moms and dads, travel in this season is less about packed itineraries and more about rest, ease, and feeling like yourself again. That might mean fewer stops, better pacing, or choosing a destination that actually supports downtime.
At Bright Life Travel, we help parents plan trips that fit real life. We focus on timing, comfort, logistics, and experiences that give you a break instead of creating more work.
If you are thinking about planning travel in 2026 and want it to feel restorative instead of exhausting, save this post and reach out when you are ready to start.
Thinking about new hobbies in 2026? ✈️✨
We can help with the kind that includes plane windows, good books, and well-planned trips.
If you’re planning a trip and feeling overwhelmed by options, you’re not alone.
Between online reviews, social media recommendations, and endless “best places to go” lists, travel planning can get confusing fast. The key is not more information — it’s better context.
At Bright Life Travel, we help families, couples, and professionals plan trips by starting with travel style, priorities, and timing first. From there, we match you with destinations, hotels, and itineraries that actually make sense for how you travel.
If you’re thinking about using PTO, planning a family vacation, or booking a trip this year or next, this process can save you time, stress, and costly mistakes.
Save this post for later, and send us a message when you’re ready to plan with clarity instead of chaos.
Before we ever recommend a destination, hotel, or itinerary, we ask a lot of questions.
Not because we like being complicated, but because the best trips are built around real life, real schedules, and real people.
When families tell us these answers up front, planning becomes easier, smoother, and far more enjoyable.
This is how trips stop feeling overwhelming and start feeling exciting again.
Save this for later or send it to someone planning a family trip right now.
If you want to maximize your PTO in 2026, this is your sign to start planning now.
By pairing paid time off with U.S. federal holidays, you can turn a few PTO days into longer vacations throughout the year. Strategic travel planning around holidays like MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas can unlock 9 to 17 consecutive days off, depending on your schedule.
This kind of PTO strategy works especially well for:
• Families planning school-break travel
• Couples trying to stretch limited vacation time
• Professionals who want fewer, longer trips instead of lots of short weekends
The key is knowing which weeks make the most sense for travel, which destinations actually work well during holiday periods, and when booking early really matters.
Save this post if you are thinking about 2026 travel, and if you want help choosing destinations that match these PTO windows, that is exactly what we do.
Not every trip is wrong.
It is just not right for every family.
A huge part of our job is knowing when to say, “This might look amazing, but here is where it could fall apart for you.”
Because the best vacations are not the most packed or the most expensive.
They are the ones that fit your family’s pace, personalities, and season of life.
That is the difference between a trip that looks good on Instagram and one that actually feels good while you are there.
Save this for later or send it to the friend planning a family trip who feels overwhelmed already.
If you want to maximize your PTO in 2026, this is your sign to start planning now.
By pairing paid time off with U.S. federal holidays, you can turn a few PTO days into longer vacations throughout the year. Strategic travel planning around holidays like MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas can unlock 9 to 17 consecutive days off, depending on your schedule.
This kind of PTO strategy works especially well for:
• Families planning school-break travel
• Couples trying to stretch limited vacation time
• Professionals who want fewer, longer trips instead of lots of short weekends
The key is knowing which weeks make the most sense for travel, which destinations actually work well during holiday periods, and when booking early really matters.
Save this post if you are thinking about 2026 travel, and if you want help choosing destinations that match these PTO windows, that is exactly what we do.
There’s a new Digital ID option in Apple Wallet, and we are getting a lot of questions about what it does and does not do for travel.
Here’s the short version.
You can now add a digital version of your U.S. passport to Apple Wallet. It can be used at TSA checkpoints for domestic flights at many U.S. airports and may help streamline the security process.
What it does not do is replace your physical passport. You still need your actual passport for international travel, border crossings, and immigration.
To use it, you must have an unexpired U.S. passport and an iPhone 11 or newer with the latest iOS. Setup happens directly in Apple Wallet and requires identity verification.
This is a helpful tool for frequent travelers and families flying domestically, but it is not a substitute for proper travel documents.
As always, we recommend traveling with your physical passport in hand, especially when flying internationally or on complex itineraries.
If you have questions about required travel documents for an upcoming trip, we are always happy to help clarify what you need before you travel.
For trips that involve school schedules, group travel, cruises, Europe, or high demand destinations, early planning allows for better availability, smoother logistics, and an itinerary that fits your priorities.
Waiting does not usually mean more options. It often means fewer.
We are already working with clients on 2026 travel, and now is the ideal time to start the planning process.
If 2026 travel is on your radar, we would love to help you get ahead of it.
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Trip of the Month ✨ Central Europe by Train
This multi-country Europe itinerary is a beautiful example of how thoughtful planning can turn a complex trip into a seamless experience.
Designed to travel through Germany, Austria, and Hungary, this journey combines first-class train travel, centrally located hotels, and intentional pacing that allows travelers to truly enjoy each destination without feeling rushed.
From historic cities and charming old towns to scenic rail routes that make the journey part of the experience, this trip shows how Europe travel can feel both immersive and easy when it’s curated with care.
This itinerary was beautifully put together by our advisor Bri (@travelplanswithbri), who did an incredible job bringing all the details together into a cohesive, well-paced trip.
If a Europe trip is on your wish list, we’d love to help design an itinerary that fits your travel style and priorities.
