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

All About African Safaris in-person event coming to Murrells Inlet for an exclusive SafariDemo.com presentation! A safari is an amazing way to experience the wonders and beauty of the famed Big Five, the Serengeti, and the amazing people living Read more

December 1st, 2025 for 18 days, hosted by M&K. An Exclusive Chilean Adventure including Easter Island!

Embark on an unforgettable 18-day journey across South America, meticulously curated for the discerning traveler. From the cosmopolitan streets of Santiago, Chile, to Read more

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

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

In the last few weeks, our agency has been getting questions such as the one below, posed yesterday from two of our longtime clients.

Lastly, we’re seriously re-thinking taking either of the Avalon or Tauck river cruises since we’re Read more

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

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

Michael Read more

Until the very end of 2021, ordering the Binax Now proctored home tests prompted a warning that many tests being shipped would expire in February 2022.

In light of the difficulty of obtaining these tests, pragmatic folks were ordering Read more

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.

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