So you want to know how travel agents do travel? You've come to the right place! Rebecca and more than forty Smiley Travelers recently took a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas. Keep Reading for Rebecca’s recommendations on this exciting new ship. By Rachael Magruder Some Smiley Travelers got together for a group photo! Setting the Tone Royal Caribbean really knows how to lean into a good theme. Not only are the menus at their various restaurants curated around sp

so you want to know how travel agents do travel? You've come to the right place! Rebecca and her friend, tevin, recently visited the new Dreams Madeira resort. Let's explore what Rebecca recommends at this luxurious Portuguese resort.

If you’re not ready for Halloween to be over yet, consider planning your very own spooky vacation! Most of the destinations and activities I’ve listed below are available year-round!

A lot of travelers (seriously, 34.6 million people went on a cruise in 2024!) like cruising because it takes a lot of the hassle out of their vacation. With cruises, so much is wrapped up in the package that it makes it easy to stay busy—or not, if you’d rather—without scrambling to order an Uber or make a reservation every night. Most cruises have a great assortment of dining and entertainment options right on board, so you never even have to leave the ship if you don’t want

If you follow Smiley Travel on social media, or you’ve read our newsletters and blog posts before, you may have seen us talk about ALG Vacations. Recently, ALG invited Rebecca on a trip to Mexico, where she volunteered with other travel professionals at Asociación Microatia, a center for hearing-impaired children, and VIFAC, a shelter for pregnant women. I’m a big fan of any business who works to give back to the communities they serve, but I wondered, what is ALG?

Y'all have been asking us for travel tech recommendations for a long time, and we are finally delivering!! Below you’ll find a few recommendations from everyone here at Smiley Travel. Just a note, the links in this blog are affiliated with our partner, Apple Leisure Group (ALG), and purchases made through these links will generate commissions that ALG uses to support destinations in need.

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Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or embarking on your maiden voyage, these cruise insights can ensure your trip is filled with excitement...

Summer will be here before you know it. Are you scrambling to plan your trip? Or are you tired of the same ole routine of planning your vaca