Tailor Travel Agency

05/27/2025

Wow! I just used ChatGPT Travel Guide for the first time to plan a trip... and I have to admit I can't see much of a need for Travel Agents anymore.

While its not 100% perfect (always double check the results), I got activity suggestions, weather, an itinerary, restaurant suggestions and more out of about 20 minutes of Q & A.

Buy me a cup of tea or a lunch and I will teach you how to use it.

04/22/2025

While I continue to ponder the value of writing a book to help people travel, I would like to share a newsletter that I currently get that helps me keep updated on all the things going on in the world of rewards programs and rewards cards.

I want to interject that I only support people getting rewards credit cards IF they plan on paying off their balance every month. Getting into debt is not worth it for any type of travel reward.

As for rewards programs, you should always sign up for the program of your airline, hotel, etc...

Join 1,400,000+ adventurers and learn how to travel hack your way around the world in under 5 minutes a day (witty commentary, gifs and memes included 😉)

03/27/2025

Please read:

I am considering writing an ebook about all the tricks, tips, sites, travel providers, tools, etc... that I have learned about in my travels and as a travel agent.

The goal of the book would be to help people find the best resources quickly to find the best value for when and where they want to travel.

Would you find something like this interesting?

Would you pay $5.99, $6.99 or such for it?

What would you want to see in such a book?

03/18/2023

You know those great photos of the water & beaches you see in Travel Brochures & sites for Cancun & surrounding areas? Well, for the most part those photos are not taken during the spring season... because during this time of year, the beaches are continually fighting a battle w/ giant blobs of seaweed.

Since 2011, a fleet of seaweed patches double the size of the contiguous U.S. has cycled from West Africa to Florida, threatening beaches from Martinique to Miami. This year, it could grow bigger.

02/23/2023

In some cities, AirB&B's are being shut down (or at least making it very difficult to rent) and in other cities, there is a glut of AirB&B's, causing folks to sell off their rentals (but for a moment, renting at lower prices).

Hotel owners and unions wants to squash competition from the average Joes and Janes trying to drum up a bit of cash.

02/21/2023

If you or anyone you know has ever taken advantage of a "mistake fare", the airlines are now going to crack down on those.

United Airlines will no longer honor any mistake fares. Also, you could face a lifetime ban with the airline if you purposely book delayed flights with United.

02/20/2023

I want to share this warning about travel to Mexico. While we always have to be smart about wherever we travel, there are better and safer places to consider if you want to enjoy the tropics and the beach.

U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain regions of Mexico over increased crime and kidnappings, the State Department says.

08/04/2022

Thank you to all who supported Tailor Travel Agency. Due to multiple factors, we are shutting our virtual doors for the foreseeable future. If the stars and ducks ever align again for us, we will consider reopening.

07/13/2022

Tailor Travel Agency is currently on hiatus for July for multiple factors. We will be evaluating if we will continue in business later this year or if we will have to shut down.

Thank you everyone for your support.