Now more than ever, people cherish memorable experiences over material goods. We travel professionals know there is nothing more meaningful than receiving the gift of travel - and we have endless real-life stories to prove it! It may be a story of an employer surprising his employee with a fully completed itinerary to Paris. Or, it may be the story of a mother-in-law sneakily upgrading her son and daughter-to-be’s flights from Economy to First Class on their way to their destination wedding. Whatever it may be, the surprise and joy of receiving a gift of travel stays with the recipient forever. Join us in this special Passport Diaries episode and hear from four of our expert Travel Advisors – Tanya Bryant, Michelle Keith, Patrick Hinds, and Julia Cadar – as they share real-world stories and ideas for how to give your loved ones travel memories…as well as advice on what NOT to do!

How valuable is it for kids to travel at a young age? What happens when kids grow up visiting other countries and are exposed to different cultures? According to Cara Kobzeff - a world-traveler extraordinaire - traveling as a family is incredibly valuable. She has been traversing the globe with her niece and nephew since they were young, taking them to places like Fiji, Jamaica, France and Spain. During the pandemic, they left the US and the kids got to experience living abroad in Mexico, surrounded by the culture. In this episode of Passport Diaries, we get to chat with all three members of this globe-trotting family. They share their favorite experiences, unexpected surprises and challenges of living abroad, and several great tips and tricks to make the most out of family travel.

P.S. This episode is GREAT for travel foodies. One added benefit of traveling with kids is they are always hungry and happy to eat. In this episode, Ana and Eli describe the best meals they've ever had, including Jamaican beef patties, hot chocolate at a Michelin star restaurant in Paris, an elusive white pizza in Lourdes, Spanish Tortilla in San Sebastian, and many more treats. By the end of the episode, your mouth will be watering and your shopping cart will have a plane ticket in it.