How to Plan a Trip as a Couple
Before you book that couples getaway, ask these 10 essential questions. Align on pace, budget, adventure level, and hotel vibe for a seamless trip.
Spending Smarter on Your Travel: How to Make a Luxury Trip Work Harder for You
Planning a luxury trip isn’t about cutting costs, it’s about allocating your budget intentionally. From leveraging credit card rewards to prioritizing location, inclusions, and seamless logistics, these strategic choices can dramatically increase the value of your travel spend. Here’s how to make every dollar work harder once you arrive.
The Best Hotels for New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World
In this guide, I’m sharing the best hotels around the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re dreaming of fireworks over the water, a black-tie gala, or a champagne-filled countdown in a bucket-list destination, these are the hotels that truly know how to do NYE right, plus my expert tips on when to book.
The Best Cities to Experience Christmas Markets Around the World
Dreaming of twinkling lights, mulled wine, and a holiday getaway? From Vienna to Québec City, these are the best Christmas markets around the world and expert tips to help you plan a festive trip you’ll never forget.
Why Holiday Travel Requires Extra Planning
Dreaming of a warmer holiday season? Start planning next year’s Caribbean vacation with Gray.
Black Friday Travel Guide: How to Score Luxury Getaways for Less
How to find the best deals on travel during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
A Gift Guide for the Travel Lover
A gift guide for the travel lover, inspired by luxury travel advisor Gray Ellender of Go With Gray Travel.
Travel like a Local: Tips for for Experiencing a City Beyond the Tourist Trail
Gray Ellender of Go With Gray Travel shares best practices for avoiding the tourist traps and traveling like a local.
Babymoon Travel Tips: How to Plan the Perfect Getaway While Pregnant
Babymoon on your mind? Here are 10 essential pregnancy travel tips to make your getaway safe, comfortable, and memorable before baby arrives.
A Luxury Family Getaway at Rosewood Mayakoba: Riviera Maya’s Perfect Escape
A private villa with its own pool, lagoon views from every room, and the freedom to boat to dinner. Rosewood Mayakoba is where luxury meets effortless family travel. From PGA golf and spa days to baby-friendly amenities that make parents breathe easier, here’s why this Riviera Maya gem is my go-to for a five-star escape.
Hurricane Travel Tips: How to Prepare for Travel During Hurricane Season
Traveling during hurricane season? I’m sharing everything you need to know to be prepared as a luxury travel planner.
A Babymoon in Antigua: My Favorite Peaceful Escape (and Two Resorts Worth Booking)
A luxury travel planner’s guide to a babymoon in Antigua!
A Luxury Travel Planner’s 10 Honeymoon Tips
Honeymoon Hot Takes from a Luxury Travel Planner
Gray’s Packing Guide, Vol. 1: Tropical Getaway Edition
I’m launching a new series of destination-based packing guides — to help you pack smarter and start your getaway with less stress and more ease. It only felt right to kick things off with a tropical destination packing list.

