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Welcome to the Good Trip Travel Co blog, your ultimate destination for all things travel! Here, we provide you with the latest and greatest travel information, general tips and destination guides.
Our team of experienced travel advisors are dedicated to bringing you up-to-date on travel trends and inspire you. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a long-term adventure, we got you covered with useful tips and advice to make your trip a success. Happy reading and happy travels!
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Should You Bring Your Own Photographer to a Destination Wedding?
Should you bring a photographer from home or use your resort's team? Destinations by Hannah compares quality, cost, logistics and the questions every destination-wedding couple should ask.
Hannah Isley
Sep 187 min read
Would You Spend Halloween in Transylvania? How I’d Plan a Dracula-Inspired Trip to Romania
Would you spend Halloween at Dracula’s Castle? Good Trip Travel Agent, Alyssa Schoenrock, explores an eight-day Romania itinerary filled with Transylvanian castles, medieval towns, mountain scenery and a Halloween celebration at Bran Castle.
Alyssa Schoenrock
Sep 176 min read
Cruise or All-Inclusive Resort? How to Know Which Vacation You’ll Actually Enjoy More
Cruise or all-inclusive resort? Good Trip Travel Agent, Alyssa, compares the pace, inclusions, activities and overall experience to help you choose the vacation you’ll actually enjoy more.
Alyssa Schoenrock
Sep 165 min read
Is La Fortuna Worth Visiting? My Honest Guide to Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Where to Eat
Is La Fortuna worth visiting? Good Trip Travel Agent, Hildy Webb, shares her honest experience with downtown lodging, Baldi Hot Springs, local restaurants, La Fortuna Waterfall and those famous 530 steps.
Hildy Webb
Sep 166 min read
Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas From Des Moines, Iowa
Good Trip Advisor, Rachael shares Spring Break vacation ideas from Des Moines, including Mexico all-inclusives, cruises, Florida beaches, Orlando and bigger family adventures.
Rachael Venema
Sep 155 min read
Is the Disney Cruise Rainforest Room Worth It? My Disney Wonder Review.
Is the Rainforest Room worth it on the Disney Wonder? Mackenzie shares what’s included, what she loved, the downsides and whether her length-of-cruise pass paid off.
Mackenzie Hardin
Sep 143 min read
Girls Trip Ideas: Plan a Group Getaway Around Something You Love
Your future travel group may already exist. Rachael Venema shares girls trip ideas for book clubs, photographers, fitness groups, foodies, business owners and friends.
Rachael Venema
Sep 144 min read
How to Pick the Best Seat on a Plane: A Few Tricks of the Trade
Window, middle or aisle? Dana compares extra legroom, under-seat storage and a clever rear-cabin strategy to help travelers choose the right airplane seat.
Dana Massie
Sep 135 min read
How I’d Plan a Harry Potter-Inspired Trip Through England and Scotland
From London and Oxford to Alnwick Castle, Edinburgh and the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Alyssa shares how she’d build a Harry Potter-inspired England and Scotland vacation.
Alyssa Schoenrock
Sep 137 min read
A Relaxing Carmel-by-the-Sea Getaway: Refuge Spa, Mission Ranch & the California Coast
Rachael shares her favorite relaxing Carmel-by-the-Sea getaway, with Refuge Spa, historic Mission Ranch, Carmel Beach, downtown shopping and 17-Mile Drive.
Rachael Venema
Sep 124 min read
Driving in Costa Rica: What I Learned From Renting a Car and Exploring on Our Own
Thinking about renting a car in Costa Rica? Hildy shares what she learned about drive times, road conditions, navigation, insurance and deciding between a rental car and private transfers.
Hildy Webb
Sep 125 min read
The Day We Got on a Train in London and Ended Up in Canterbury
Dana and her mom boarded a train from London with no destination in mind—and discovered Canterbury’s crooked streets, hidden cathedral and unforgettable history.
Dana Massie
Sep 115 min read
Planning a Pokémon Trip to Japan? Start With PokéPark KANTO
PokéPark KANTO tickets can shape your entire Japan itinerary. Alyssa explains where to start—and how to add Pokémon Rooms, Centers and Café reservations.
Alyssa Schoenrock
Sep 106 min read
Is a Day Trip from Rome to Naples Worth It? Yes—And It’s Easier Than You Think
Is a day trip from Rome to Naples worth it? Good Trip Advisor, Hildy Webb, shares how she took the high-speed train for pizza, explored Naples and returned to Rome for an evening at the Trevi Fountain.
Hildy Webb
Sep 95 min read
Is Palo Dinner Worth It on a Disney Cruise?
Is Palo dinner worth the extra cost on a Disney Cruise? Mackenzie Hardin shares her firsthand Palo dinner experience, what she ordered, what she’d skip, and the one dessert she’ll order every single time.
Mackenzie Hardin
Sep 85 min read
A Unique Hotel Near Seattle Before an Alaska Cruise: McMenamins Elks Temple
Looking for a memorable pre-cruise hotel near Seattle? Good Trip Travel Co. Advisor, Dana Massie, shares why McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma turned one night before Alaska into an adventure.
Dana Massie
Sep 75 min read
Need a Break From Disneyland? My Tenaya Stone Spa Experience
Tenaya Stone Spa offers a peaceful break in the middle of Disneyland Resort. Shalah shares what she loved, who can visit and why it belongs in a longer Disneyland vacation.
Shalah Norman
Sep 54 min read
My Beer Spa Experience in Brussels: Why We Stayed Twice as Long as Planned
What is a beer spa really like? Hildy shares her Bath & Barley experience in Brussels—including private tubs, a personal beer tap and why one hour wasn’t enough.
Hildy Webb
Sep 46 min read
Our Winter Road Trip Through Germany and Austria—and What I’d Do Differently
Hannah shares her winter road trip through Germany and Austria—from Munich and Neuschwanstein to skiing in Kitzbühel and exploring Vienna—plus the travel lessons she’d use to plan an even better Europe vacation.
Hannah Isley
Sep 313 min read
My Canyon Spirit Experience: Seeing the American Southwest in a Completely Different Way
Shalah shares her firsthand Canyon Spirit experience from Denver through Glenwood Springs and Moab—including the scenery, service, food, hotel stay and unforgettable Southwest stops.
Shalah Norman
Sep 36 min read
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