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River Cruise Bible

River Cruise Bible

This is your guide to finding the river cruise that is exactly right for you. From Europe to Asia to the USA, there are many different cruise lines, often with vastly different pricing. The River Cruise Bible gives comprehensive comparisons between the major river cruise lines and explains what they share in common and how they differ. Arm yourself with this book to save money and ensure the best experience when booking your cruise. You will find out how to navigate tricky advertising gimmicks, which is the best river, how to properly book a river cruise... 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
Why Take A River Cruise?

Why Take A River Cruise?

Unless you have had your head buried in the sand for the past couple of years, you are probably aware that River Cruising has become increasingly popular. Most commonly thought of in Europe, on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Douro Read more

How to get the Right Cabin on your next River Cruise

How to get the Right Cabin on your next River Cruise

Cabin type (or category) is an important factor in deciding on which river cruise line is for you. All claim to have the best cabins of course, and there is quite a bit of innovation among the different companies. Even if you have decided on which line, there can be quite a cost & experiential difference depending on the cabin category you select... Read more
Travel Advisory Update: What Travelers Should Know About the Situation in the Middle East

Travel Advisory Update: What Travelers Should Know About the Situation in the Middle East

This update is primarily relevant to travelers visiting or connecting through the Middle East.

Recent developments in the Middle East have prompted updated travel guidance from the U.S. Department of State. While the situation primarily affects travel within that Read more

Why Identical Trips Can Feel So Different

Why Identical Trips Can Feel So Different

Why Two Trips That Look Identical Can Deliver Completely Different Experiences

At first glance, many trips appear interchangeable.

The same ship.The same hotel brand.The same itinerary printed on a glossy brochure.

It is reasonable to assume the experience will Read more

Why Clients Like Bill P. Trust MGA Travel for the World’s Most Remote Journeys

For many travelers in Myrtle Beach, Antarctica is the “final frontier.” It is a destination that requires more than just a ticket; it requires a strategy. At MGA Travel, we operate as Travel Investment Advisors, a philosophy that was Read more

The Art of Disconnecting: A Deep Dive into the Luxury of Camp Kiattua

In the travel world, the term “luxury” is often overused. It is frequently equated with gold leaf and marble. But at MGA Travel in Myrtle Beach, we define luxury differently. We believe luxury is the ability to stand Read more

Travel Is Changing. Here’s How We’re Adapting.

Travel Is Changing. Here’s How We’re Adapting.

Travel has always reflected the world we live in.

In recent years, we have watched global travel slowly shift from something spontaneous and friction-free to something that requires more intention, more preparation, and more judgment. Entry requirements evolve. Rules Read more

What Borders Forget

What Borders Forget

What Travel Teaches Us about Humanity

One of the quiet truths about travel is that it changes how you see people long before it changes how you see places.

When you escort travelers across borders, year after year, continent Read more

Exploring Japan in Spring: Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and Hirosaki

Japan is a country best understood through contrast. Modern cities sit beside centuries-old traditions, quiet gardens follow lively street markets, and each region offers its own rhythm and flavor.

This spring, Laura Henderson experienced Japan through four very different Read more

Florence, Italy: What Travelers Should Know Before Visiting

Florence is one of Italy’s most visited cities, known for its art, architecture, and compact historic center. For travelers, it offers a balance that is not always easy to find in major European destinations: cultural depth without overwhelming scale.

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Why to Book With your Group

Why to Book With your Group

MGA Travel specializes in group travel. We further specialize in this vertical via three types of Clubs: Neighborhood Groups, Affinity Groups, and Luxury Groups (The Outlander Society). I am quite proud of the job that our team does Read more

Hilarious Airline Safety Videos

Hilarious Airline Safety Videos

For decades, airline safety videos were something passengers politely ignored. We all knew the drill: seatbelt, oxygen mask, exits, then tune out.

But in recent years, some airlines have figured out a simple truth. If you want people to Read more

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