Ways to Travel

01 · TRAVEL STYLE

Independent Travel

You explore, we handle the logistics

Also called FIT (Foreign Independent Travel). We book your flights, hotels, transfers, and any tours you want, then you set the pace day to day. There's no group and no fixed schedule, just a well-planned trip that's entirely yours.

BEST FOR: Confident travelers, second visits to a country, honeymoons, and anyone who wants flexibility.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Think a week in Italy hopping between Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast on your own schedule.

Oceanfront resort balcony with turquoise water views

02 · TRAVEL STYLE

All-Inclusive Resorts

One price, unpack once, everything included

Your room, meals, drinks, and most on-site activities are bundled into a single rate. Great for stress-free family weeks, couples' getaways, and anyone who wants to leave the wallet in the room safe.

BEST FOR: Families with kids of any age, couples, first-time international travelers.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Beaches, Sandals, Hyatt Ziva & Zilara, Club Med, Dreams, Secrets, Riu, Barceló.

Cruise ship sailing past mountains and glaciers

03 · TRAVEL STYLE

Ocean Cruises

A floating resort that moves between ports

Unpack once and wake up somewhere new. Cabins, meals, and most entertainment are included; excursions and specialty dining are extra. Cruises are one of the best values in travel and a favorite for multi-generation trips.

BEST FOR: Multi-generational families, first-time international travelers, anyone who wants a lot of destinations with minimal packing.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, MSC.

04 · TRAVEL STYLE

River Cruises

Smaller ships, European rivers, culture-first

150–200 passenger ships that dock in the center of town on rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro, and Rhône. Guided excursions in every port are included. Slower and more intimate than an ocean cruise.

BEST FOR: Adults and multi-generational adult groups who want Europe without changing hotels every couple of days.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Viking, Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Emerald.

Group of travelers on a scenic overlook along the Cliffs of Moher

05 · TRAVEL STYLE

Escorted / Small-Group Tours

A guide handles everything; you show up and enjoy

You travel with a group (often 20–40, sometimes smaller) led by a professional tour director. Motorcoach transportation, hotels, most meals, and daily sightseeing are all planned. A great way to see a lot in one trip without a lot of homework.

BEST FOR: First-time visits to a big region (Ireland, Italy, national parks), solo travelers, and anyone who doesn't want to drive overseas.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Globus, Cosmos, Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Collette, EF Go Ahead Tours.

Family exploring a lantern-lit street in Tokyo

06 · TRAVEL STYLE

Family & Adventure Tours

Small-group tours built around families and active travelers

Similar to escorted tours but purpose-built for families or active groups, with age-appropriate activities, faster pacing, and more hands-on experiences. Smaller group sizes than traditional escorted tours.

BEST FOR: Families with school-age or teen kids, active travelers, milestone family trips.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Adventures by Disney, Tauck Bridges, Austin Adventures, Thomson Family Adventures.

Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World on a bright day

07 · TRAVEL STYLE

Theme Park & Destination Vacations

Multi-day trips built around a park or resort area

Tickets, on-property or nearby hotels, dining plans, and character experiences all coordinated so the days actually flow. This is where we (and our sister brand Cupcake Castles Travel Company) really shine.

BEST FOR: Families with kids of any age, milestone birthdays, first Disney or Universal trips.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Names you may know: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort.

Palm-lined resort pool ready for a group gathering

08 · TRAVEL STYLE

Group Travel

Your own crew, coordinated by us

Family reunions, friends' trips, church or school groups, and milestone celebrations. We handle the room block, group pricing, dining coordination, and any private events. Works for cruises, all-inclusives, and land-based trips alike.

BEST FOR: Ten or more travelers heading to the same place at the same time.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Any of the resort, cruise, or tour brands above can be booked as a group.

White sand beach and turquoise Caribbean water

09 · TRAVEL STYLE

Beach & Sun Getaways

The classic sun-and-sand week

Non-all-inclusive beach resorts and hotels where you pay for meals and activities as you go. More flexible than an all-inclusive, often a better fit for foodies who want to explore local restaurants.

BEST FOR: Couples, small families, and repeat beach travelers who like variety in dining.
NAMES YOU MAY KNOW: Think Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and boutique resorts in Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Mexico.