Best Accommodation in Australia

From outback cattle stations to luxury hotels, discover the best accommodation in Australia for your next trip down under.
Eastern Discovery with Contiki

Eastern Discovery with Contiki In August 2022, I joined Eastern Discovery with Contiki. Starting from Dallas and ending in Miami, we spent 10 days exploring some highlights of the USA’s southern states. Specifically, the trip stopped at some of the USA’s most iconic music and entertainment cities. There was also such a diversity of experiences, […]
LA to the Bay with Contiki

LA to the Bay with Contiki In September 2022, I joined LA to the Bay with Contiki. Starting from LA and ending in San Francisco, we spent 11 days exploring some highlights of the Southwest USA. Specifically, the trip stopped at two national parks along the way, as well as three of the USA’s top […]
Pros and Cons of Group Tours

Pros and Cons of Group Tours There are many pros and cons of group tours, and I am a huge advocate for this type of trip. In fact, it can actually be a great introduction to solo travel or an option for those who have never before travelled internationally. However, there are definitely a few […]
My Travel Bucket List

My Travel Bucket List My travel bucket list is full of far-away countries I have always dreamed of exploring. It is constantly changing and updating as I discover new places. Admittedly, there really is nowhere that I would say no to going. But, here is my bucket list of some countries that I am most […]
How to Use Hostelworld

How to Use Hostelworld Discover how to use Hostelworld to find the best hotels and accommodation around the world. Hostelworld is THE best resource for evaluating reviews, discovering new places and even meeting other travellers. If you are planning a backpacking trip, you will most likely be using Hostelworld at some stage during your trip. […]
Southwest Road Trip Itinerary

Southwest Road Trip Itinerary A two-week Southwest road trip itinerary for your next trip to Nevada, Utah and Arizona. This road trip is one of the best in the USA. You will visit dazzling Las Vegas, Utah’s big five National Parks, and Arizona’s most beautiful canyons. Two weeks is the perfect amount of time to […]
Best USA Accommodation

From funky glamping sites and hostels to luxurious hotels and resorts. Discover Planes and Plans’ best USA accommodation options.
Best Travel Destinations for Each Month

From beach getaways to snowy escapes, discover the best travel destinations for each month, based on weather, peak season, sporting events, celebrations and other factors.
Trip Planning Process

Trip Planning Process Trip planning from start to finish can be extremely overwhelming, and a long process. This checklist contains five easy steps, and following this process will ensure you have a smooth trip. Contents Table of Contents 5 Steps to Planning a Trip STEP 1: DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS The first step in trip planning […]