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

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

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

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

At the moment, you cannot use the Medallion app to purchase excursions or spa appointments. To do this, you can use Princess’s Cruise Personalizer website.

To use the MedallionClass app for check-in process you will need:— 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.

I fell in absolute love with these delights 11 years ago upon my first visit to Brazil.  Typically eaten with a cafezinho in the morning, the magnificent flavor and uniquely chewy texture of these little bites can be positively Read more

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

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