The Sandwich – Artichoke Parm!

The Sandwich – Artichoke Parm!

Kelly, Trevor, and I were traveling in Europe for April & May of 2023 for 50 days. While we were working (hosting groups, scouting, and meeting travel partners), we still had a wonderful time with fantastic adventures.

Still Read more

The MGA Planning + Process Checklist

The MGA Planning + Process Checklist

What can you expect when you hire MGA Travel to professionally plan your vacation and handle the lifecycle of your journey until your return home? Read more
Guarding your Smartphone’s PIN

Guarding your Smartphone’s PIN

While traveling, you should be especially vigilant…but also in your hometown it is smart to take precautions.

You may have heard about a novel way people are stealing smartphones. One of the thieves monitors people using their phones and Read more

Nile River Cruise

Will travel agents be replaced by Machines?

Occasionally I am asked (by those that are not in the know) why someone would choose to utilize the services of a travel agent when the ability to book travel is easily accessed via the internet. Thirty years ago Read more

Allianz Travel Insurance During the Pandemic

Allianz Travel Insurance During the Pandemic

Travel insurance is not the sexiest topic in travel, but it is one of the most important. To some travelers, they think it sounds like the extended warranty on an electronics purchase. Or they believe their credit card will Read more

Which is the best cruise line? Watch now as the Top 10 Small Ship brands go head 2 head!

Which is the best cruise line? Watch now as the Top 10 Small Ship brands go head 2 head!

Plus our Expert Panel takes a deep dive into Omicron, Covid, Sailing protocols, Masks, Quarantine, restrictions, SeaSickness and more!

Sure there are tons of huge ocean cruises, but would you like to know more about SMALL SHIPS? These are Read more

Our phone number is 843-279-0310

Our phone number is 843-279-0310

If you still have our legacy phone number of 843-732-2582 please correct your records, it is now defunct.

Michael testing our new phones

Please note our website address is www.mgatravel.com and our advisors email addresses are as follows:

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a River Cruise

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a River Cruise

Frequent mistake #1:  Not understanding the various advertising gimmicks. Cruise line promotions can be confusing and misleading, and river cruises are no exception.   

Frequent mistake #2: Forgetting to ask the 11 must-ask questions.

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Which River Cruise Line is the Best?

Which River Cruise Line is the Best?

To try and answer this question, we had a panel of the big 8 river cruise brands each give their “elevator pitch” on why they are the best.

Have you ever wanted to know which is the BEST river Read more

Picanha

Picanha

The national steak of Brazil and how to find and prepare it at home.

Brazil was my part-time home for about 10 years and during that time I learned about this delicious cut of meat, which was served everywhere.  Read more

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