Global Entry Temporarily Suspended: What You Need to Know Update as of 24 Feb 2026: TSA PreCheck operations have been restored as of now, but this could change at any time. Please follow the news, and we will also report…
The Most Romantic Ways To Cap Off A City Break At The Big Apple If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, then a city break can offer just the right mix of comfort, adventure, and versatility to match all kinds…
Welcome, Dorothy! We are thrilled to announce that our long time friend, Dorothy Benson, has just joined our team at The Savvy Traveler. Fun fact: Dorothy was our very first client, booking a Viking Cruise from us in 2016! Dorothy…
Latest European Entry Requirements 2026 Travel Guide: Entry Requirements for UK and European Travel United Kingdom (UK) Entry Requirements Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Started on January 8, 2025. Requires all US travelers to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to…
California Stars, Part 2 “Let’s not go and ruin it by thinking too much”—words once uttered by the famous Clint Eastwood, American actor, director, and, oddly enough, former mayor of Carmel, California. Befittingly, this quote served as the perfect mantra…
Why Your Travel Holiday Should Last at Least a Week Travel is one of life’s great pleasures, giving you an opportunity to escape your routine and experience all that the world has to offer. But the length of your holiday…
Feeling At Home When You’re Away From Home Traveling to somewhere new is exciting, but it can also leave you feeling totally overwhelmed if you need a comforting routine. Naturally, as everybody knows, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone has…
Travel becomes far more meaningful when the destination feels unfamiliar, challenging and full of surprises. When everything looks, sounds and moves differently than what you're used to, it naturally pushes you to pay attention, stay curious and open yourself up to new experiences. This is probably why we enjoyed our time living and working in Europe so much - there were cultural challenges daily!
How to Read a Hotel Listing Like Someone Who Travels All the Time If you’ve ever booked a hotel that looked perfect online but felt completely different in person, you’re not alone. Seasoned travellers (Savvy Travelers!) don’t necessarily have better…
California Stars, Part 1 Behind the wheel, I’m cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The windows are rolled down, and the sound of ocean waves crashing against the rocks blends perfectly with whatever tunes are blasting from the stereo.…