Resources
Figuring out where to start the planning process of a trip can be difficult. Here are several resources to help out from accommodations to flights, insurance, and more!
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Transportation
Kayak
Kayak is the go-to site for an at-glance comparison of the best flight prices across airlines. Unsure? Take advantage of their price freezing feature while you decide!
CheapOair
Find and compare the best flight prices across 600 airlines with CheapOair. Affordable options to optimize your travel planning and stay within budget.
Delta Airlines
For building airline status and enjoying the perks that come with it, Delta Airlines is the top choice. Start earning SkyMiles and lounging in Sky Club today!
Hertz
A leading standard in rental car companies, Hertz offers a wide variety of in-budget options. Want to bypass check-in? Check out Hertz Gold Plus Rewards!
Rail Europe
Rail Europe is the go-to for train and bus travel in Europe. With 105 rail operators in 24 countries operating 20,000 stations, your choices are endless.
Accommodations
Booking.com
Booking.com allows you to book hotels all over the world. Accommodating all budgets, book with ease while finding the best deals with maps and nearby attractions for each.
Vrbo
VRBO connects homeowners with travelers looking for a larger, homier space than a hotel room. Great for families, friends, and couples looking for a vacation home away from home.
Insurance & Medical
World Nomads
Protect your trip and protect yourself! Travel insurance is a must, especially today. World Nomads offers free quotes on different levels of coverage for all types of trips.
Medjet
One in 30 trips results in a medical emergency. Make sure you’re protected in such an event with Medjet. Their two levels of membership can get you home in the event of a medical emergency.
Planning & Guidance
Get Your Guide
Book group or individual tours easily with Get Your Guide. Enjoy free cancellation, reviews from other travelers, and an array of tours to choose from for the trip of a lifetime!
TripAdvisor
For all of your booking needs, TripAdvisor is the premier expert in every aspect of travel. They even feature reviews, photos, and recommendations from others who have been to your targeted destination.
CityPASS
CityPASS is an ideal way to explore multiple iconic attractions bundled together at a discounted price. Offered in select US cities and Toronto, choose from different types of passes to suit your needs.
On Location Tours
For TV and movie buffs planning a trip to New York City or Boston-listen up! On Location Tours offers general tours as well as specific ones for SATC, Sopranos, Gossip Girl, and even When Harry Met Sally among others.
Legal Nomads GF Restaurant Cards
Do you follow a gluten-free diet? Developed by a celiac for travelers, Legal Nomads GF Restaurant Cards are available in 15+ languages and regions and come with in-depth country and city guides for celiacs.
Walks
Walks philosophy is they believe the best way to travel is to take walks. I completely agree! These small group tours are designed to explore destinations at street level and can include skip-the-line and even after-hours experiences!
Find inspiration for your trip including tips, tours, packing lists, restaurants, and budget guides. Create a board for each trip and save it all in one place. It’s the easiest way to keep your travel ideas organized!
Gear & Tech
Amazon Storefront
Shop through my personal travel products, tech, and gear to find what I use when traveling. You will find it all from the packing cubes I can’t live without to the caftans I wore in Morocco.
Chester Luggage
The best for carry-on travelers and fans of spinners. Chester makes lightweight, sturdy luggage with zippered compartments to keep things in place. Use code TRIMM10 for 10% off your purchase!
Canon
Canon offers a wide line of cameras from SLRs to bridges to point and shoots. Easy to use producing outstanding image quality, Canon is perfect for the advanced or beginner photographer. Most of my photos are shot with one of my two Canons.
Briggs and Riley
Investment is worth it. Briggs and Riley makes quality luggage with innovative expansion features and built-in hanging clothes compartments. Their bags come with a lifetime guarantee and I’ve taken advantage of it twice!
Connection & Security
GlocalMe
GlocalMe is the best wifi device rental out there. Phones and cell coverage have come a long way but there are still places without coverage. This device gave me 24/7 coverage overseas even overnight in the Sahara Desert!
NordVPN
Whether at home or traveling, protect your wifi connection with NordVPN. A must-have for every traveler, protect your online activity and personal data from hackers and other malicious intent.
Verizon
If you want to use your phone while overseas, Verizon is the way to go. They have a number of international options including the TravelPass that let’s you use your domestic plan abroad in 210+ countries.