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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

Empires of Antiquity: Istanbul to Spain

Nov 6th, 2025 for 13 nights, hosted by M&K.

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey that weaves through the tapestries of ancient empires, modern marvels, and the natural beauty of the Mediterranean. Starting in the enchanting city of Istanbul, Read more

Cell phone use while traveling abroad

You’ve had your trip planned for months. Maybe you’ve never traveled internationally before or it has been a while. Suddenly you wonder: how do I stay in touch with friends & family? Does my phone plan include international calls? Read more

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

African Safari In-Person Workshop Feb ’23

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

Easter Island, Patagonia and Iguazu Falls

December 5th, 2025 for 14+ days (exact dates TBA), hosted by M&K. An Exclusive Chilean Adventure including Easter Island!

Embark on a journey of discovery with Michael & Kelly as we unveil the hidden treasures of Chile with Santiago, Read more

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!

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

To be or not to be a traveler in ’22

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

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