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2026 Travel Trends to Watch: What’s Shaping Luxury Vacations Next Year

The 2026 travel landscape is evolving, offering more intention, connection, and calm than ever before. At Cline Travel Co., we’re seeing a meaningful shift in how and why people are traveling. If your dream trip involves less stress and more soul, you’re in the right place. From legacy-rich family journeys to cinematic escapes, here are […]

Luxury Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Planning

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Where to Stay in Iceland: Reykjavik’s EDITION Hotel & Retreat at the Blue Lagoon

When planning your Iceland adventure, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to stay. Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and raw beauty demand a retreat that’s just as memorable and after personally staying at both the Reykjavik EDITION and the Retreat at the Blue Lagoon, I can confidently say they’re two of the best […]

Iceland, Luxury Travel, Travel Planning

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Inside The Most Beautiful Italian Hotels You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

When you think of Italian hotels and luxury, you probably picture the Amalfi Coast — linen dresses, lemon trees, and packed piazzas. But head farther south, and you’ll find something better: quiet design, effortless style, and hotels that make you exhale the second you arrive. I spent ten days exploring Puglia and Sicily, visiting boutique […]

Destinations, Luxury Travel, Travel Planning

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What Exactly is a FAM Trip (and Why It Matters for Your Vacation)

Learn how FAM trips and hiring a travel advisor benefits you. When you hire me to design your vacation, you’re trusting me with something incredibly personal — your time, your memories, your investment. That’s why I never blindly recommend a hotel, experience, or destination. I go. I stay. I taste. I ask the questions you’d […]

Behind the Scenes, Luxury Travel, Travel Planning

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What It Means to Have a Well-Connected Travel Advisor

Most people think hiring a travel advisor means handing off the logistics—flights, hotels, transfers, done. But when you work with a well-connected travel advisor, you get something far more valuable: relationships. Not just mine with you, but mine with the chefs, concierges, hoteliers, and local hosts who help make your trip unforgettable. Next month, I’ll […]

Behind the Scenes, Luxury Travel, Travel Planning

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How to Start Planning International Golf Trips the Right Way

Planning international golf trips isn’t like booking a beach weekend or a last-minute escape to the mountains. Elite courses abroad—especially the legendary ones—don’t just fit into your calendar. They shape it. And yet, most people start too late. If you’ve ever thought about teeing off in Ireland, walking fairways in South Africa, or building a […]

Bucket List Trips, Itineraries, Travel Planning

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How to Plan Your 2026 Travel Year: 5 Simple Steps

It’s easier to imagine summer cocktails on a Mediterranean terrace than it is to actually carve out time to plan them. That’s where most people go wrong—waiting until it’s too late, watching airfare climb, and settling for what’s left. If you’re wondering how to plan your 2026 travel year without the stress, I’ve created a […]

Luxury Travel, Seasonal Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Planning, Travel Tips

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Airport Travel Tips for 2025: What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Airport lines. Shoe removal. That moment of mild panic when your boarding group is called andyour coffee is still half full. If any of that sounds familiar, then these airport travel tips are for you. As a luxury travel advisor, I’m all about reducing friction at every stage of your journey—especiallythe airport. Here are my […]

Travel Planning, Travel Tips

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Why Montenegro Should Be Your Next European Escape

Montenegro Travel Itenerary If you’ve been craving a European escape with yacht-club energy, old-world charm, and zero tourist fatigue—this is your sign. Montenegro is having a moment. Nestled between Croatia and Albania on the Adriatic coast, this small but spectacular country offers a rich blend of coastal glamour, rugged mountain beauty, and off-the-radar soul. It’s […]

Bucket List Trips, Croatia, Destinations, Food and Wine Trips, Lifestyle, Luxury Travel, Seasonal Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Planning, Travel Tips

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Why You Need a Travel Advisor Before Things Go Wrong

Planning a trip soon? Here’s why you need a travel advisor: Let’s be real: travel isn’t always spa robes and spritzes. Most trips go off without a hitch—but when things go sideways, that’s not the moment to be toggling between apps or stuck on hold with customer service. In fact, the behind-the-scenes value is exactly […]

Travel Planning, Travel Tips

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