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Category Archives: Travel Tips

Alaska: Cruise to Big Adventures in “The Last Frontier”

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How does one go to Alaska? Well, for starters, your first call should be to a seasoned travel advisor (we highly recommend calling SkyMed Travel! Ask for John at 800-568-8994). Known as The Last Frontier, Alaska has enough adventure to launch a thousand memories, but only a knowledgeable advisor can help you make the most of […]


How To Renew Your Passport  

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The headlines are not the most positive: “US passport renewal applications backlog up to 11 weeks.” reads one. “Passport wait times are up again.” reads another. And not only is spring break around the corner, but summer will be here before you know it. What’s a traveler to do? Truth is, the estimates for routine […]


Expect the Unexpected or Why You Need a SkyMed Membership

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Late last year, a gangway collapsed while a Norwegian Cruise Line ship was stopped in Panama, injuring multiple guests. While this is, indeed, a rare occurrence, passengers were taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment—and there was very little detail afterward as to the extent of the injuries and whether anyone needed to be flown home. […]


5 Unexpected Family Travel Ideas  

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Ready to go beyond the mouse ears and kid’s clubs? It might be time to take a chance on some unexpected family travel destinations—especially if theme parks aren’t exactly your cup of tea. The Dude Ranch If you have a tween that’s mad about for horses (boy OR girl) opt for a family travel vacation […]


4 Alternate US Travel Spots for Your Bucketlist

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Top 10 lists of bucketlist travel spots abound, but if you want to stay in the US but looking to stray off the beaten path, you’ll be well-rewarded with some pretty cool vistas and unique pics for your social media pages. Four Corners   Although you can technically “see” seven states from Rock City, Tennessee, […]


Travel Hacks To Breeze Through Security

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The pent-up travel demand is resulting in record numbers of travelers in the US, which has created hours-long security lines—leading to missed flights, hot tempers, and raised blood pressure. To try and lessen the snarls, here are some travel hacks you can implement to make your security checkpoint wait time less daunting. Enroll in TSA […]