Recent research into the psychological effects of materialism shows a strong relationship between our desire to own more stuff and an increase in anxiety, depression, and disengagement from others—and the hyper-materialistic holiday season only seems to aggravate the problem.

One solution? Channeling some of the money you would’ve spent on things into experiences, instead.

We had so much fun putting together our holiday gift guide last year that we’ve gone and done it again! In our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide, you’ll find 25 more awesome gift ideas for travelers of every type, whether they’re into fashion, beauty, fitness, art, or tech.

Strong female friendships make us happier and healthier, and what better way to celebrate those friendships than with a fabulous and fun girls getaway to Europe—land of delicious food, bottomless wine, and phenomenal photo ops.

We’ve rounded up some of the most Instagram-worthy spots on the continent and paired them with our favorite travel photography tips and tricks. Assemble the squad—it’s time to get planning!

Some people don’t require the services of a travel professional for every single trip—and some people will never need them at all. Are you a Budget Bonnie or a Whatever Wally? Check out the five types of people who probably don’t need a travel advisor to find out!

Florist extraordinaire Ashley—of Garden and Grace Florals—shares some quick, useful tips on picking the right decor for your destination wedding (and your budget!).

As a travel professional, I get asked certain questions all the time, and I know my fellow travel and wedding planners out there know what I’m talking about. Today, I answer some of these questions once and for all! Check out my 6 most frequently asked questions and my answers to them below!

You need a Travel Agent.

The fact is travel agents are a crucial part of the destination wedding planning process. Let’s talk a little bit about what we mean.

People joke about whether something even happened if it’s not up on Facebook or Instagram, but there’s a real undercurrent of truth to the joke. We put together a quick guide explaining how you can leverage the power of social media to make wedding planning a breeze—while keeping it from taking over your big day completely.

One of the things that I love most about honeymoons is that after the stress of planning a fun and fabulous wedding for all of your guests, the honeymoon is just for the two of you. The only tricky part is that with so many alluring destination options on the table, it can be easy to get overwhelmed!

Whatever your dream honeymoon looks like, the planning always starts with these five key steps…

What do you do when you’re at the very beginning of the destination wedding planning process? Where do you start, and what should you be thinking about? Let me try to help you!

Although there’s no way to guarantee bad weather won’t hit on your big day (Mother Nature is unpredictable, after all), there are definitely steps you can take protect your wedding from stormy surprises. The key is to be flexible, buy insurance, and be prepared for anything.

If you're in the middle of planning your wedding, you could save yourself stress and time by hiring a honeymoon planner. However, let's look at the whole picture. Here are some of my biggest points on whether or not you should hire a honeymoon planner.