The Aiken Journal: Destination Insights and Travel Perspectives

We believe a mobility limitation is a detail to plan around, not a reason to stay home. We plan accessible trips for solo travelers and couples, with private transfers, dedicated guides, and airport assistance built in from the start, so independence and accessibility never have to be opposites.

Grandparents are usually ready to pay a generous amount. The harder part is figuring out who's actually deciding, and where that money should go so every generation, from toddlers to teenagers, enjoys the trip.

Summer's winding down, and the crowds that filled every beach and restaurant in July are finally thinning out. That quiet stretch, shoulder season, might be the best window yet for a honeymoon, an anniversary, or a trip built around something you love.

iken for a Trip? If it has been too long since your family was together, or you are finally ready to follow a passion you have been putting off, this is your sign. See how Mindy and Suzie design the trip you have been waiting for.

The itinerary can be flawless and the trip can still get hard. A broken arm in France, an argument that comes out of nowhere, a teenager who needs space. Here is what travel advisors want you to know about the moments no plan can prevent, and why the right one in your corner still makes all the difference.

Train travel abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to see a country together, but it comes with its own etiquette and timing. After riding trains across South Korea and France, we're sharing what we learned: from finding help at information booths to why first class is worth it for multi-generational groups, and the one passport detail that can keep you off your train entirely.

Choosing the right all inclusive resort isn't about a well known name, it's about matching the property to the celebration. Here's how we help couples find romance and ease in Aruba and Jamaica, from Round Hill to Bucuti and Tara.

Our hosted trip along the Rhone. Mother daughter pairs enjoying their own rhythm. Some mornings were spent exploring side by side, some afternoons apart, and every evening brought everyone back to the table to share the story of the day.

A look at why we invest in on-the-ground research, from Austria last October to Paris this week, and how it shapes every trip we plan.

We spent last October walking these vineyards and meeting these winemakers. In 2026, we're bringing a small group back to Vienna, the Wachau, and Burgenland.

What to know before taking a multi-generational family on a river cruise through France.

The best vacations for multigenerational families require more than a great destination. They require the right pace, the right mix of experiences, and someone who knows how to design a trip that works for a 10-year-old and a 72-year-old at the same time. After 30 years of planning these trips across Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Cambodia, here is what we know.

Celebrating another year of life is the perfect excuse to pack your bags and explore a new corner of the globe. If you are looking for unforgettable ways to ring in your new age, you need the ultimate list of destination birthday party and birthday trip ideas from Mindy and Suzie.

Purpose travel starts with the thing you can't stop thinking about and lets that shape where you travel.

Every World Cup, a country on screen turns into a conversation, and the conversation turns into a trip. Here's why multi-generational families keep choosing Japan, South Korea, and Portugal this season, and what actually makes a destination work for three generations traveling together.

South Korea is the trip teenagers actually want to take, and this guide covers exactly what families and first-timers need to know about Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and Gyeongju.

I packed the itinerary full, my friends trusted me, and Japan delivered in every way I hoped it would. Here is what made it unforgettable.

Five firsthand reasons Slovenia belongs at the top of your travel list, before the rest of the world catches on.

Beat jet lag before it starts, so you arrive refreshed, relaxed, and ready to explore from day one.

Something bigger is shifting in the travel industry. One of the most significant new travel trends emerging in 2026 has nothing to do with a destination at all. The whycation is here, and it's redefining how people think about travel.