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What Is A Travel Coach And How Are They Different From Travel Agents?

When you think about getting some help with your vacation, the first person to come to mind might be a travel agent . A travel agent presents you with some travel options, helps plan your itinerary, and makes the proper arrangements, such as booking accommodation, while trying to earn a commission. You know, typical travel agent stuff.

A travel coach, on the other hand, is more of a life coach but for travel. While a life coach helps you navigate your life and career to hit your goals, a travel coach focuses on your travels. While travel agents zoom in on the details, a travel coach will guide you to have a bird's-eye view of your travel plans. In other words, travel agents deal with the whats and the hows while a travel coach deals with the whys.

And, while travel agents might go to a destination to experience what it offers travelers, a travel coach has traveled to or lived in the area for years. They most probably have been in your shoes before too. So, travel coaches know a destination — and your situation — better than travel agents typically would.

How a travel coach can help you

Travel coaches go beyond providing advice on destinations and booking travel arrangements, straddling the line between travel advisor and life coach. Most travel coaches are travelers with extensive experience and expert knowledge in a certain destination or way of traveling, such as cruising or backpacking. Some even specialize in a niche that you would be hard-pressed to find, such as traveling with food allergies or a disability, relocating, gap years, or volunteering.

They bring this subject matter expertise to the table to help you achieve your travel goals. And that's also a big reason they exist. "Travel coaches help people set intentions for their trips," Travel Coach Network founder Sahara Rose De Vore told The Washington Post . "When you can identify the 'why' for your trip, you can better decide where to go. You can also decide when to go, who to go with, how long to go for and what you need to do during your trip. That will help you gain the outcome, transformations and experiences you desire."

So, a travel coach can help you uncover the forces that are driving you to travel, whether that's for adventure, relaxation, family bonding, or other reasons. Another big part of these transformative travel experiences includes overcoming your fears — the fear of traveling, fear of being alone, or fear of the unknown. They guide you to process your fears and other travel issues and provide the tools necessary for you to overcome or solve them.

Finding a travel coach

Similar to travel agents, travel coaches can have certifications too. The Travel Coach Network issues such certifications and its database is a good place to start. Or, go to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) website to find or verify a coach. If you travel to know yourself more, improve, or grow, the Transformational Travel Council offers a list of travel coaches who can lead you down this path. And, if you enjoy crossing the pond to quench your travel thirst, the family-run Euro Travel Coach offers custom itineraries and travel coaching.

You can also ask for referrals from friends or acquaintances who travel frequently. Or go on Google and try searching for [destination] coach tour [minus] bus [minus] tours or similar keywords to find more relevant results. As always, your first find doesn't mean the final one. Do your due diligence: Ask for references, do an interview, and research their reputation. Try typing [name] + review or [name] + complaints on Google and see if anything comes up.

Expect to be asked many questions but also inquire about their travels and experiences. Once you find a travel coach you like, be prepared to shell out about $100 or more per hour. Their services don't come cheap, but remember you're paying for their time, knowledge, expertise, and tools. You could do it all yourself, but having a travel coach can eliminate the stress of travel planning and that might be invaluable to you.

What are travel coaches, and what do they do? | Travel Troubleshooter

When Vera Russo decided to visit Italy this summer, she didn’t go online to book a plane ticket or call a travel agent. Instead, like a growing number of Americans, she contacted a travel coach.

“I didn’t want to be in Rome, Milan or Florence,” says Russo, a retired real estate broker from Verona, New Jersey. “I wanted to get to know the locals. I wanted to feel like I lived there.”

So Russo asked Francesca Elisabetta Owens, a travel coach who moderates Travel From the Inside Out, a private Facebook group, for help. Owens, who lived in Italy for about 15 years, plans Italian trips for women 50 and over. (Yes, that’s how specialized travel coaches can get.)

Travel coaches are gaining in popularity now that interest in travel is again on the rise. There is no reliable data on the number of travel coaches, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it’s a growing field. But what is a travel coach, and should you consider hiring one?

Owens and Russo spent hours planning every detail of an almost three-month trip. That included the logistics of transportation and access to medical care.

“Francesca encouraged me that I could experience the sweet life of doing nothing, as she calls it,” Russo says. “To relax in outdoor cafes and restaurants, sitting and watching the tourists and locals in daily living.”

Most travel coaches are experienced travelers who want to share the knowledge they’ve gained on the road. They aren’t travel agents and typically don’t make a booking for you. Instead, they are closer to life coaches, who offer advice and guidance. But instead of trying to improve the quality of your life, a travel coach works on upgrading your vacation by recommending an itinerary that matches your goals.

“Travel coaches help people set intentions for their trips,” says Sahara Rose De Vore, founder of the Travel Coach Network, which accredits travel coaches. “When you can identify the ‘why’ for your trip, you can better decide where to go. You can also decide when to go, who to go with, how long to go for and what you need to do during your trip. That will help you gain the outcome, transformations and experiences you desire.”

A travel coach can help you select the right destination and plan every aspect of your trip. Betsy Ball, co-founder of Euro Travel Coach, says she tries to eliminate the hassle of trip planning, so her clients can focus on what matters: “the food, wine, culture, history and people of Europe,” she says.

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Some travel coaches develop areas of expertise that you probably won’t find elsewhere. For example, Allie Bahn coaches people who travel with food allergies. Bahn draws on her experiences of growing up with food allergies and living in Italy for three years.

“I work with anyone who has life-threatening food allergies or has children with them and wants to learn how to travel as safely as possible,” Bahn says. “Many people haven’t traveled abroad before and are worried about eating safely in other countries.”

So what can a travel coach do for you? Claire Burt, a travel coach and research specialist who works with tourism businesses, says a coach will ask probing questions that will help you plan a more meaningful trip.

Travel coaches, she says, “help travelers understand the fundamental reasons they want to get away — whether it’s escapism, adventure, self-growth, time with family — and have an idea of how they want to feel when they get away.”

Travel coaches can also help their clients overcome fear of travel. That fear “can be rooted in lifelong issues,” says Owens, the coach who helped plan Russo’s trip to Italy.

So how do you find a travel coach? De Vore’s site lists people who have completed her travel-coaching program. Aside from that, there are no independent directories for travel coaches. Asking a well-traveled friend for a recommendation or searching online for “travel coach” may be just as effective, although experts say a recommendation alone isn’t enough; you should ensure your travel coach intimately knows your destination.

“This means that they have made multiple trips to the location and can guide their clients to unique places and experiences,” says Jody Halsted, a travel coach specializing in travel to Ireland. “A good travel coach should know their clients’ vacation goals and interests and be able to create an itinerary tailored for the individuals or group.”

Other than that, the guidance for hiring a travel coach is much the same as that for finding a travel adviser. The strategies include asking for references, conducting a detailed interview and watching for red flags, such as exaggerated claims or a lack of experience. Travel coaches typically charge a consulting fee for their services. For example, Owens offers a free 20-minute session, then charges $150 per hour.

Some argue that a good travel adviser can essentially do the same thing. “The concept of travel coaching is exactly what travel advisers are doing,” says Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group. “It has been many years since travel agents just booked travel. A travel adviser is an adviser, coach, cheerleader, problem-solver, partner and counselor.” Advisers also often have certifications to verify their expertise, although some travel coaches have them, too.

So why go with a travel coach? For some travelers, where you go is more important than how you get there. They’re looking for someone with deep subject-matter expertise and training that goes beyond recommending a destination and making a reservation.

If that’s you, maybe you need a travel coach.

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What The Heck Is A Travel Coach, And Why Would I Need One?

Written by: colleen o'neill mulvihill , executive contributor, executive contributors at brainz magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise..

Executive Contributor Colleen O'Neill Mulvihill

You’ve likely never heard of travel coaching. If so, you’re not alone. In this article, a certified transformational wellness travel coach introduces us to the profession and discusses how everyone could benefit from hiring one.

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I don’t know about you, but I didn’t grow up traveling the world. As a child of the 70s and 80s in suburban Baltimore, our family traveled by car three hours east to Ocean City, Maryland, once or twice a year for our family vacation. We also spent a few years camping in the mountains of western Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Our family went to Disney World once and was blessed with the occasional long weekend at Deep Creek Lake. All in all, our traveling as a family never took us that far from home. My parents worked blue-collar jobs and never traveled abroad. It was, by all accounts, the typical middle-class American upbringing.

Fast-forward slightly. I was a young mom and a career firefighter, so traveling still wasn’t on my radar screen. Day-to-day life took precedence between shift work, raising babies, household chores, and making ends meet. I was in my twenties before I boarded an airplane for the first time. My best friend from high school had moved from Maryland to Arizona, and my husband surprised me with a plane ticket to visit her.

I remember that moment of panic like it was yesterday. I was petrified to fly. I remember wondering if the plane would crash or if I would make it back home to my son. My mind was filled with ‘what ifs’ that weren’t based on any reality other than my own inexperience. Because my family didn’t have experience flying across the country either, I didn’t have anyone in my world who knew enough to talk me through it.

As I white-knuckled my way through my first flying experience, I wondered if other people felt scared to fly or travel alone. On the plane, I remember thinking how everyone else seemed to know exactly what they were doing. I wondered if I looked as lost and terrified as I felt.

Because you’re reading this now, you know that I survived and made it back home to talk about it. I didn’t realize it then, but this experience, along with many other travel experiences over the years since, would help pave the way for me to create my own wellness and travel coaching business, the Holistic Health Traveler .

What is a travel coach, and what do they do?

Travel coaches are a relatively new branch of the coaching tree. Like other coaching styles, a travel coach starts with understanding the client's needs and desires - their starting point. In my story above, the starting point at the time was to know how to navigate an airport, what to expect on the plane, how to pack, and what I could and couldn’t take – the basics.

For someone who has never experienced air, train, or cruise ship travel before, getting a sense of what to expect or a lay of the land, if you will, makes the traveler feel more inclined to relax and embrace the possibilities of self-transformation like increased self-esteem, courage, and worthiness. Fear can keep so many people from traveling and experiencing the best things in life, so having a professional to talk to can open a whole new world to them.

Yet, it’s not only first-time travelers that can be bolstered by hiring a travel coach.

Travel coaching is for everyone

Even experienced travelers will tell you that they sometimes feel disappointed after a trip, citing they spent way too much money on a journey that left them feeling like they needed a vacation from their vacation. Or worse yet, they think the experience was so underwhelming they wondered why they bothered going in the first place. Which begs the question, “Why did you go?”

When a person feels the need to “get away,” it is essential to uncover why. This is what’s known as a travel driver. What drives someone to want to book a trip? Are they so stressed with their day-to-day lives that they want a profoundly relaxing experience? Or are they feeling a sense of curiosity about a particular culture or cuisine? Do they feel so trapped by their life in the city that they want to go to a place where they can significantly impact a small rural community?

A recent travel trends report revealed that travelers across all generations are looking for rest and relaxation in 2024. Knowing what that looks like for the individual is critical to designing a perfect getaway. Millennials will likely want to experience their R&R differently than a Baby Boomer.

The reasons for wanting to travel are as individual as the person. Yet sometimes, scouring the internet for travel deals and finding a hundred options leaves us more confused than ever. This is where a travel coach shines.

Hiring a travel coach

When you hire a travel coach, you are hiring someone who will help guide you to make the right decision for YOU. Just as a life coach doesn’t design your life for you but instead guides you toward making the decisions that will lead you to the life of your dreams, a travel coach doesn’t choose or book travel for you.

A travel coach is NOT the same as a travel agent. Coaches' interests lie in helping their clients design a travel experience that matches their desired outcome and leads the traveler toward a transformation – or end goal of some sort.

Have you ever heard someone say that a travel experience “changed them?” Understanding what change is desired on the front end, then coaching the client toward uncovering their deeper why is what travel coaching is all about. Think of it as a layer of life coaching culminating in a travel experience.

Whether the desired outcome is as simple as navigating through an airport on your own for the first time or as transformative as immersing yourself in another culture to build your self-esteem, travel coaches can help you get there.

Wellness travel coaching

Have you ever considered travel as a means to regain control of your health or overall well-being? Our current home environment is one of the biggest challenges in creating healthier habits. We become so accustomed to living our lives with routine – whether good or bad – that we often struggle when we want to change our habits.

Escaping from our home environment to a wellness destination where healthy meals, yoga classes, quiet time for meditation, and outdoor activities are a daily routine can catapult us toward embracing these daily habits when we return home.

Not all wellness destinations align with individual health goals, though. It is essential to keep your priorities in mind when creating a trip with the most benefits. A spa vacation in Tahiti may sound incredibly relaxing, but it could lack support for someone wishing to learn how to cook healthier meals at home to lose weight.

Discussing your health goals with a wellness travel coach can help you adjust your expectations to line up an experience worthy of your time and money, allowing for optimum habit change. Upon returning home, a follow-up session with your travel coach can solidify your new routine by unpacking what you learned and how you’ll integrate new habits into your environment.

Contact me if you want to learn more about how wellness travel can help you create healthier habits and propel you toward your health goals. You can find more about my coaching services here.

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What are travel coaches, and what do they do?

When Vera Russo decided to visit Italy this summer, she didn’t go online to book a plane ticket or call a travel agent. Instead, like a growing number of Americans, she contacted a travel coach.

“I didn’t want to be in Rome, Milan or Florence,” says Russo, a retired real estate broker from Verona, N.J. “I wanted to get to know the locals. I wanted to feel like I lived there.”

So Russo asked Francesca Elisabetta Owens, a travel coach who moderates Travel From the Inside Out , a private Facebook group, for help. Owens, who lived in Italy for about 15 years, plans Italian trips for women 50 and over. (Yes, that’s how specialized travel coaches can get.)

Owens and Russo spent hours planning every detail of an almost three-month trip. That included the logistics of transportation and access to medical care.

“Travel coaches help people set intentions for their trips,” says Sahara Rose De Vore, founder of the Travel Coach Network , which accredits travel coaches. “When you can identify the ‘why’ for your trip, you can better decide where to go. You can also decide when to go, who to go with, how long to go for and what you need to do during your trip. That will help you gain the outcome, transformations and experiences you desire.”

A travel coach can help you select the right destination and plan every aspect of your trip. Betsy Ball, co-founder of Euro Travel Coach , says she tries to eliminate the hassle of trip planning, so her clients can focus on what matters: “the food, wine, culture, history and people of Europe,” she says.

Some travel coaches develop areas of expertise that you probably won’t find elsewhere. For example, Allie Bahn coaches people who travel with food allergies . Bahn draws on her experiences of growing up with food allergies and living in Italy for three years.

Travel coaches can also help their clients overcome fear of travel. That fear “can be rooted in lifelong issues,” says Owens, the coach who helped plan Russo’s trip to Italy.

“This means that they have made multiple trips to the location and can guide their clients to unique places and experiences,” says Jody Halsted, a travel coach specializing in travel to Ireland . “A good travel coach should know their clients’ vacation goals and interests and be able to create an itinerary tailored for the individuals or group.”

Other than that, the guidance for hiring a travel coach is much the same as that for finding a travel adviser . The strategies include asking for references, conducting a detailed interview and watching for red flags, such as exaggerated claims or a lack of experience. Travel coaches typically charge a consulting fee for their services. For example, Owens offers a free 20-minute session, then charges $150 per hour.

Some argue that a good travel adviser can essentially do the same thing. “The concept of travel coaching is exactly what travel advisers are doing,” says Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group . “It has been many years since travel agents just booked travel. A travel adviser is an adviser, coach, cheerleader, problem-solver, partner and counselor.” Advisers also often have certifications to verify their expertise, although some travel coaches have them, too.

If that’s you, maybe you need a travel coach.

PLEASE NOTE

Potential travelers should take local and national public health directives regarding the pandemic into consideration before planning any trips. Travel health notice information can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s interactive map showing travel recommendations by destination and the CDC’s travel health notice webpage .

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Travel Coaches

Travel coaches have become the new wave over the last few years; offering an additional level of support and comfort.

Jasmine Osby • May 24, 2023

Planning a trip can be incredibly overwhelming. That’s because creating beautiful out-of-town experiences take time. Diligent curation and planning are needed to ensure that a vacation is absolutely perfect.

According to VacationKids , it takes travelers on average 10 to 20 hours to research and plan a vacation in an unfamiliar destination. To save time, many travelers hire a travel agent to aid them in aligning their travel plans, accommodations, and excursions.

Despite costing extra money, travel agents have been in the game for hundreds of years. Cox & Kings was recognized as the first travel agency in 1758. Since then, hundreds of thousands of travelers have sought their expertise when preparing to take to the highways and byways.

However, now a new player has entered the travel arena. Travel coaches have become the new wave over the last few years, offering an additional level of support and comfort not available through most travel agencies. With so many travel curation resources, travelers are weighing their options for who will plan their upcoming vacations – travel coaches or agents.

Difference Between A Coach And An Agent

If you’re interested in finding out more about travel coaches, look no further than The Travel Coach Network (TCN). Founded by travel expert and solo backpacker Sahara Rose De Vore, TCN is designed to not only plan trips but to create travel opportunities that transform.

De Vore says the difference between a travel agent and a coach is the why behind someone’s travel endeavors. Instead of focusing on planning vacations, travel coaches hone in on the intentions behind a trip and work with the traveler to create a plan and itinerary that’s driven by their motivating factors. In an interview with CNN , she describes travel coaches as “travel experts who help people bring awareness to why they want to travel and what type of experience they need in order to obtain the transformation, feelings, or outcomes that their urge to travel is calling for.”

Now, more travel experts are taking on the coach hat, launching business designs to incorporate the wellness and intent of the traveler into the travel curation experience. TCN is the largest database network of travel coaches online and more are emerging every day.

Services provided by each coach vary depending on their expertise and the needs of the traveler. However, through TCN and online research, travelers can find coaches who fit the type of vacation experience they’re seeking. Whereas some travelers only desire the basics, others are looking for a more tailored experience that accommodates their current wellness needs.

That’s where travel coaches come in.

A Luxury Or Unnecessary Expense?

While some may argue that travel coaches are an unnecessary expense, many travelers disagree. Especially the younger generations.

The co-founder of the Transformational Travel Council, Michael Bennet, Ed.D, told Forbes that travel coaches emerged heavily over the last five years. With more millennial and Gen-Z travelers tapping into this service, he doesn’t foresee it going away anytime soon.

“The average age of travelers has been getting younger and younger and these travelers are dealing with existential questions and crises, things like the infamous ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ and ‘Saturn’s Return’ and so forth, where they are facing some of life’s most important questions,” Bennet said. “They also have money for the first time, plus access to immersive and experiential travel experiences more than ever before.”

With more travelers prioritizing wellness over fun and entertainment, travel coaches may be a luxury worth splurging on. Travel writer and coach Dylan Essertier provides one on one coaching, goal setting, and travel mapping through her company Dylan Grace. She has seen a major shift in what travelers are prioritizing in this new travel season.

“Many of my clients are less interested in sitting on a beach and forgetting their life back home. Now they want to use their time traveling to reflect, learn, reset, and figure out what really matters to them,” she said.

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Why a travel coach is a must-have for some travelers

P lanning a major vacation can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task, so it’s perhaps no surprise that travelers often call in reinforcements for help.

Some consult friends and family for recommendations and advice, some scroll through social media platforms for inspiration, some rely on information gathered from online searches and some do all of the above.

However, it seems more and more people are turning to travel coaches to help them organize their upcoming trips.

This was certainly the case for Uloma Ubogagu from the UK, who sought out a travel coach a few years ago because she didn’t have a companion for a trip to Amsterdam and was nervous about the prospect of traveling alone.

Professional guidance

“It was something new,” explains Ubogagu. “I hadn’t done it before. And if I’m being totally honest, I didn’t think I would enjoy going by myself.”

Feeling very much out of her depth, Ubogagu says she wanted someone with the right knowledge to step in and plan the trip for her so that she could “just turn up and enjoy it,” and felt that a travel coach would be the best possible option.

But what exactly is a travel coach?

Sahara Rose De Vore, founder of The Travel Coach Network , a database of certified travel coaches, defines a travel coach as a “travel expert who helps people bring awareness to why they want to travel and what type of experience they need in order to obtain the transformation, feelings, or outcomes that their urge to travel is calling for.”

The types of services provided tend to vary depending on each coach’s “personal interest, background, and passion for travel,” adds De Vore.

Experienced solo traveler Shakeemah Smith, who has visited nearly 70 countries, left her job as a social worker to become a full-time travel coach in 2020, after realizing that there was a market for her expertise.

Smith explains that the global Covid-19 pandemic actually had a positive impact on her travel consulting business, as many of her clients were determined to travel once restrictions had lifted.

“My typical client is a woman who may have done some traveling in the United States, but is scared to take that first international trip,” Smith, who began traveling solo after being let down by friends during a group vacation, tells CNN Travel.

“She wants to solo travel. She’s tired of waiting on her friends.”

Smith’s nine-week travel course “ Travel Like a Bawse ,” which she initially uploaded onto online platform Teachable to accommodate a client based in London, has since helped thousands of travelers from 14 countries around the world.

“It’s basically an A to Z playbook on everything that took me five years and 63 countries to learn,” she explains, adding that the course also includes one-on-one calls, so that the traveler has the opportunity to ask any questions they might have to her directly.

Aside from single women, Smith has also coached mothers looking for advice on ways to make their family trips run more smoothly, as well as retirees who would like to move abroad, but want to become more comfortable with solo travel before doing so.

Once her client has booked their desired trip, provided that it’s a country she’s been to herself, Smith supplies them with an in-depth itinerary.

Confidence boosting

This includes details on potential drivers, places to eat, hotel recommendations, entry requirements for visitors, and even a photographer and dress rental recommendation.

“Together, we develop a plan that aligns with their vision, values and preferences, and I provide ongoing coaching and support to make sure they deliver on that plan – before, during and after the trip,” adds Smith.

Knowing that their trip has been pretty much planned out to the letter can make a huge difference to those who are nervous about traveling, or simply don’t have the time or inclination to organize it themselves.

This was certainly the case for Ubogagu, who says her visit to Amsterdam far exceeded her expectations thanks to the detailed itinerary provided to her by wellness travel coach Dr. Noreen Nguru.

“She narrowed things down for me, so I just had to click what I wanted,” says Ubogagu, adding that the personalized plan included some activities that she wouldn’t have necessarily chosen to do herself, but she enjoyed being pushed out of her comfort zone. “She prepared everything and I just had to attend.”

While some travelers may be looking to travel coaches for guidance and support to help build their confidence, others appear to be searching for something much deeper.

De Vore explains that, in her experience, there’s often a common theme. Most possess “an internal desire to travel or get away,” but there’s usually something significant, whether it be finances, capabilities or a lack of confidence, holding them back.

Dr. Nguru, founder of What The Doctor Recommends , described as the “world’s first doctor-led” wellness travel consultancy, views travel coaching as a form of life coaching, with travel serving as a “catalyst to force introspection across many other areas of life.”

Prescribing travel

“It’s really helping the traveler have meaningful, really restorative and deeply informing trips that go beyond that surface-level visiting of a destination,” she says, before explaining that she tries to help her clients use travel as a “preventive medicine.”

Before she begins working with a client, Dr. Nguru asks them to fill out an in-depth consultation form, covering everything from their current mental and physical health, to the type of destination that they are interested in traveling to and the dates they have in mind.

Once she’s assessed their information and requirements, Dr. Nguru curates a trip specifically for them, as she did for Ubogagu.

Certified travel coach and organizational psychologist, Sonia Cruz Oro, founder of travel and personal development service Travel Awakens , has been coaching travelers since 2021.

She explains that her clients tend to be successful women in their mid-30s to mid-50s who are seeking “answers, pathways or new directions” and look to travel as a type of catalyst to allow them to reexamine their lives.

“These are often individuals who find themselves at a crossroads in life, whether contemplating a career change, reaching a significant age milestone, a recent separation – be it through a break-up or grief, or that they are feeling ‘stuck’ and don’t know where to go next,” Cruz Oro tells CNN Travel via email.

“In other cases, there can be clients who are just committed to becoming the best they can be, continually investing in their personal development and travel coaching offers them a new means to do that.”

The extra mile

Like Dr. Nguru and Smith, the clients of Cruz Oro, who offers both transformational group trips and bespoke travel coaching services, tend to be women.

She believes this is partly because women “may feel more comfortable seeking advice and support when it comes to travel,” particularly if they are heading off to destinations they are unfamiliar with and have concerns about safety or cultural considerations.

“By working with a travel coach who understands their unique needs and preferences, women can gain the confidence and support they need to explore new destinations and create enjoyable travel experiences,” she adds.

“At the same time, this can also help women remember who they truly are and create a more aligned and fulfilling life as a result.”

However, travel coaching doesn’t necessarily have to be centered around personal development, some travelers just want to know how to get more bang for their buck.

Julia Menez, a points strategy coach and podcast presenter, mainly works with people who are keen to learn more about what kind of travel is possible with points and miles, but don’t necessarily know where to find the information.

“My clientele often includes business owners, high spenders, or busy parents who are willing to trade money for time back, as they often don’t have the time or interest to consume hours of blog posts or videos,” says Menez.

Her coaching is focused around showing clients what type of travel is available to them through points and miles, such as some of the “more complicated” award redemptions.

Menez explains that this can involve anything from recommendations on flight routes and hotels, to assisting with credit card strategies, or setting out tutorials designed to help clients identify the award availability for the flights they want, “since not every seat is available to purchase on points.”

“It’s very different than the travel agent space, where you are physically booking the travel for your clients,” she adds.

“I don’t book any travel, but rather provide guidance on how to book the travel you are looking to do on points.”

While Menez notes that there is a lot of free content on these particular subjects available, and she offers a number of free tutorials on her Instagram and YouTube accounts, her paying clients tend to be those who are “more interested on maximizing return on investment rather than minimizing overall out-of-pocket cost.”

Although the idea of paying for someone to help you get extra miles, or organize your holiday might seem extravagant, travelers like Ubogagu are more than happy to shell out for this type of service.

“Sometimes I find that it’s so much effort to go on holiday,” she explains. “Getting the time off work, packing and everything. It’s so painful for me.

“So it’s nice to know that you’re doing all of that for something that’s been well thought out and well planned.”

“You can just tell them what you like and what you need. They find it all for you, and you can just really enjoy your holiday.”

Ubogagu points out that working with the right travel coach can actually save you money in the long run, as they will likely have the expertise to find you the best deals to suit your budget.

Increasing interest

“Someone can find the deals for me and I just walk in,” she adds, explaining that she’s previously been on vacations organized by either herself or her husband that weren’t particularly well planned, and ended up wasting time visiting sites or going on excursions that didn’t really live up to expectations.

“I was just thinking, if I’d paid someone to do the research, they would have told me not to go there,” adds Ubogagu, who says she’d recommend travel coaching to others who find vacation planning particularly stressful or time-consuming.

“I don’t want to make mistakes. A travel coach, they do the research, they know what’s what.”

Cruz Oro has noticed a stronger increase in interest in travel coaching over the past few years and believes this is due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“As we progressed out of Covid restrictions in 2022, there was a marked difference in how people wanted to travel and how people wanted to make their travel count,” she adds.

“That means traveling with more meaning and purpose, be it reuniting with family, embracing nature, learning new skills, achieving life goals, having more opportunities for reflection, immersing ourselves in local culture and communities, or ensuring that our travels leave places better than we found them.”

But while interest in this type of coaching may have increased, De Vore feels that it isn’t necessarily a completely new trend, pointing out that many of the topics and areas that travel coaches focus on are based around questions “that people naturally have been asking for years.”

“I truly believe that travelers have always sought out travel coaches over the years but they didn’t have a term for it yet,” she says.

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Why a travel coach is a must-have for some travelers

How To Become A Travel Coach: The Ultimate Guide

Traveling is one of the most enjoyable things you can do in your lifetime. It’s also a great way to make money and meet new people. So if you’re considering becoming a travel coach, there’s no better time than now! With so many people wanting to see the world and learn about other cultures, it only makes sense that there would be a demand for someone who can help them organize their trips. Let’s explore how to become a traverl coach in this article.

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1. You can make an Excellent living

Travel coaching isn’t just a fun gig—it’s also an excellent way to earn money, and the best part is that you don’t need any special skills or qualifications!

Do you know how much travel costs? Well, there are two ways for you to help people save money: by teaching them how to book their flights and accommodations (like this free ebook) or by giving them advice on what places they should visit during their trip (check out my blog post here). Either way, it’s up to YOU if you want people coming back from their travels with more than just stories about how awesome it was.

2. Everyone should travel.

You might think that travel is a luxury or something only the rich can afford. But in reality, traveling is an integral part of life. It’s an opportunity to learn new things and see the world from another perspective.

Traveling will make you a better person:

You’ll be able to identify traits in yourself that are common among other people who have traveled widely.

It will help you understand how certain cultures view themselves and their place in the world.

It will provide insights into global issues such as climate change or terrorism (if you’re going somewhere dangerous).

And when it comes down time for someone else’s opinion on whether or not they think traveling should be done more often (or even at all), there’s no shortage of people willing to offer theirs without hesitation!

3. Travel is a valuable experience.

Traveling can be a valuable experience. The benefits of traveling are many, and in this article, we’ll go over some of them so you know what to expect from your journey. Traveling makes you more empathetic and tolerant.

For example, when traveling to another country, it’s easy for people to judge others based on their appearance or behavior—but if you’re going through an unfamiliar place with no expectations of how things work there (like eating at a restaurant), then these judgments won’t stick as much as they would if you were expecting them. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet new people who may not share your same background or culture and learn about their lives; this will help build empathy towards different perspectives and guide your actions toward positive change!

4. Everyone wants to travel more often.

Everyone wants to travel more often. The world is full of beautiful places, and there’s no better way to see them than through the eyes of someone who has been there. Travel coaches provide unique opportunities for people worldwide and those who want to learn more about themselves and their place in this world.

Traveling can help you grow as a person by introducing new travel cultures , customs, and ways of living that may challenge your thinking or make it easier for you to reflect on the past or future. It also allows for personal reflection without giving up any time spent home with loved ones.

5. What is a travel coach?

A travel coach is someone who helps people travel more. They’re not just offering tips on how to book the cheapest flights or where to stay when you’re traveling. Instead, a valid travel coach will help you plan your trip, research what kind of experiences are best for you, and provide support from start to finish.

A career as a professional travel guide isn’t just about making money and building relationships with other travelers worldwide! This means learning new languages and customs so that when someone comes back home after being abroad, they can share their stories with others in their community (and maybe even make some extra cash).

6. Why are they needed?

As you might have guessed, travel coaches are needed because people want to travel more but need to know how. Too busy or not enough money? That’s why we’ve created this guide!

Travel coaches can help you plan your next trip to make it less stressful, more affordable, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

7. How to become a travel coach?

You can become a travel coach by getting certified. To be eligible for certification, you must:

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a minimum of one year’s experience working as an instructor or consultant in the travel industry.

Complete an approved program that meets all testing requirements (see below).

8. What makes a good travel coach?

It’s important to understand that being a travel coach has its requirements. It requires the ability to travel, inspire others and teach them about travel. You also need good communication skills and the ability to help people save money on their trips.

You should be able to speak English well enough to communicate with clients or customers in their native language when necessary. Of course, this cannot be easy if they don’t speak English as well as you. Still, there are various resources available online (such as Google Translate) that will allow you to translate text between two different languages quickly enough so long as both parties are using them at roughly similar speeds of speech delivery (<1 minute).

If you love traveling, you can make money helping other people do what you love to do!

As a travel coach, all of your clients will be able to travel for free. They will also access all of our resources to explore their destinations at their own pace. Plus, if they decide not to continue with us as a client after their trip ends (which is common), we won’t charge them anything either!

The best part about being a travel coach is that no two days are ever alike—you never know what kind of people or experiences await each new client! But, of course, all this means there’s always something exciting going on at work every day…and if it doesn’t sound fun enough yet? Well, then consider this: once someone pays us upfront for an entire year’s worth of service at $1/hour per month… we’ll give them all kinds of perks, including first-class airfare; hotel rooms in world-class locations; private transportation services, guided tours around town…and more!

If you’re interested in how to become a travel coach, it’s time to apply. We’ve created this guide to help you get started and ensure that your journey is successful. Check our travel website for more information about how we can help make your dreams come true!

Ferona Jose Travelistia Blogger & Writer

Ferona Jose is a passionate travel writer and blogger at Travelistia. She has traveled throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Her writing focuses on cheap travel destinations, travel experiences, cultural insights, and travel hacks.

How to Become a Travel Coach?

There are several work niches with different job descriptions and impacts on individuals on society at large. If you are pondering choosing a lucrative career that helps individuals, then becoming a Travel coach is a career to consider.

A Travel coach is vested with the full responsibility of discovering travel motivations and personal goals; how a client’s travel experience will solely depend on the efforts put in by a travel coach.

In the world of tourism, there are several destinations that people can visit. The sole aim of a Travel coach is to select from the array of destinations to suit the traveler’s intention.

In brevity, a Travel Coach is a guide. In being successful in this niche, and intending travel coach must have a well-detailed understanding of travel coaches and how to become one.

What is Travel Coaching?

What does a travel coach do, you can work from home or from anywhere else that has access to the internet, travel around the world while doing the job you love, guiding others who are interested in traveling, earn money and at the same time travel the world, what qualifications are needed to become a travel coach, excellent communication and negotiation skills, friendly and pleasing personality, strong sales and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Customer service skills, administration skills, what are the certifications to become a travel coach, how much does a travel coach earn, affixing the client’s trip to a conscious emotion, making client’s travel planned and not exhausting, make client’s travel comforting and cheaper, provide them their privacy and make strong bonds, how is a professional journey planner different from a travel coach, frequently asked questions.

Travel Coaching is conducted in a classroom setting to review the process of discovering a trip, planning a trip, reserving a trip, and assessing the person’s level of comfort and ability to participate in the journey.

The Travel Coach can identify areas of discomfort and provide answers to questions by walking the client through the steps of the trip. Travel Coaching is conducted entirely in a classroom setting and does not include any hands-on training in travel.

The Travel Coach may refer the participant to more structured services that provide in-field instruction, such as Group Travel Orientation, which can be found on the Travel Coach website.

Travel coaches are employed by a variety of non-profit and human service organizations in the area, including but not limited to:

Social Workers
Mobility Managers
Administrative Staff
Health Care Workers
Other Staff

In most cases, traveling is a secondary or tertiary responsibility of this staff member, who only performs traveling on an as-needed basis and only when requested. A Travel coach does not receive extensive training outside the training provided.

Also, it should be noted that a travel coach is not the same as a travel agent in this context. There is often misunderstanding what a travel agent is responsible for, but they are generally in charge of booking trips, making reservations, and organizing itineraries. On the other hand, a travel coach does none of these things and instead focuses on providing you with the tools to discover the deeper purpose of your trip and how you can best prepare for it. Instead of concentrating on a specific destination, a travel coach assists you, in determining why you want to travel in the first place before determining the where and how of your journey to that destination.

It may be necessary for travel agencies and travel coaches to work together to provide a comprehensive package of services for a particular type of traveler. On the other hand, Travel coaches can empower travelers to take complete control over their travels by providing them with the tools they need to become more independent and confident when planning their itineraries. In addition, some travel agents are certified to provide coaching services and their other services, or vice versa. Travel coaches can include their booking credentials on their resumes.

Depending on one’s requirements, one can find a coach who can assist them in their journey to their destination. Travel coaches typically assist travelers in concentrating on their well-being, mentality and having individually tailored transformative travel experiences. However, there are many niches within the travel coaching industry. Within the travel coaching industry, popular niches include: corporate/ex-pat and business travel, solo travel, family travel, responsible tourism, local travel, and wellness travel, to name a few.

Some travel coaches concentrate on the more practical aspects of a trip, such as trip planning, finances, and travel hacking. In contrast, others incorporate mindset and personal development, well-being, or a more spiritual approach into their work with clients.

There are a variety of reasons why you might want to work with a travel coach, including receiving assistance with gaining clarity on your next steps in life, seeking to connect with yourself or with your loved ones, healing from trauma, or improving (mental) health issues, discovering methods to use travel as a tool for self-empowerment and self-development, taking a break from work to make better use of your annual leave days through travel, or enhancing your well-being and work/life balance.

Travel Coach is a company that specializes in assisting ex-pats and other travelers who are relocating to a new country. Coaching can greatly assist the preparation for moving abroad and transitioning into a new country. This does not only include assisting them in figuring out the practical aspects of relocating, such as visas, housing, shipping, finances, etc. Also, by focusing on mindset, the mental and emotional aspects are important aspects of the process, including addressing problem-solving skills, ownership, and self-growth.

Aside from that, travel coaches assist ex-pats and other travelers in transforming their personal and professional lives through their travel experiences and adventures.

What are the benefits of becoming a Travel coach?

Being a travel coach means you don’t get to work with an organization or a travel agency. You get to speak with your clients directly and remotely, offering your areas of expertise all at the comfort of your home or a coffee shop, drinking a latte. There’s no better feeling than knowing your paycheck isn’t tied to someone else but you! All you have to do is wake up, do your thing as a travel coach and enjoy the rest of your day.

You became a traveling coach because you want to see the world and advise people on how to enjoy it too. Just as much as you did. There are no barriers whatsoever not to do that to your heart’s content. As a travel coach, you travel the world and meet new people who know all about your adventures and expertise in travel. The word goes out, and they won’t stop talking.

As a certified travel coach, people see you as a credible source and begin to trust you with their vacations and sabbaticals. You tell them about a place you just visited next, and they’ll stick it in their calendars as the next place they must visit. You keep delivering and showing them ways to enjoy themselves better and explore the countryside, making them happy.

The best part is you earn the effort you put into recommending your services to travel enthusiasts to make a living, traveling worldwide. They see you’re credible and able to deliver; they wouldn’t mind opening their wallets to you. Now, who doesn’t like that very much?

Before and after coming across this post, are you interested in becoming a travel coach? Either your interest is in educating and inspiring people on traveling with a purpose, using traveling experience to change people’s lives positively, assisting individuals in realizing their travel goals and aspirations, being an aspiration for others, or turning your passion for traveling into a career, then becoming a travel coach is a good option.

You can set out on your journey by becoming a member of the Travel Coach Network and completing a certification program. The program will equip you with the necessary skills and expertise to set a good career becoming a Travel Coach.

With the acquired skills, you can now assist people in having a more meaningful, authentic, and good traveling experience.

This program offers everything you need to start an online travel business for business and networking. Because of this, the Certification Program is one-of-a-kind and will help you achieve your goals. Furthermore, it’s THE ONLY program of its kind in the world to offer Travel Coach Certification .

Hence, the reason why I can’t suggest this enough! Travel Coach Network is a great way to combine your love of travel with your desire to start your own business.

A career in Travel Coaching is one of those parts that are not demographic factors determined. This implies no restriction on gender, educational qualification, and more. Not having a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism is not a hindrance to becoming a Travel Coach. In preparation, your passion must be for the job. If you desire to be a travel coach to places where the language is different from yours, you should endeavor to have a little proficiency in the language. It can be through a college course, certification, apprenticeship, working towards the goal, etc.

What skills are required to be successful as a Travel coach?

You need to demonstrate some skills to become a sought-after Travel Coach. The skills are:

Impeccable communication and negotiation skills are vital skills that a Travel Coach must possess. Verbal communication is a daily activity for travel coaches. For a Travel Coach to be successful, then excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills are pertinent as that is how the goals of the customer will be known.

A Travel coach compulsorily must be friendly as that is what will assist the customer in getting convenient and cool around the travel coach and the location. A pleasing personality speaks well for a travel coach, aiding good communication. A friendly personality can be brought to be through active listening skills, which come with patience, and an intending travel coach with a full success mindset should have the ability to listen actively to customers.

Strong sales and interpersonal skills enable the enterprise’s continuity and smooth running. Good sales skills will be targeted towards getting more customers, while interpersonal skills will be shown towards the customers.

Strong problem-solving skills

The problem is an occurring thing. A travel coach must be capable of providing fast and effective solutions to problems whenever it ensues.

A Travel coach must analyze details with in-depth knowledge and attention.

Attending to clients in a very good manner is an essential skill that a Travel Coach needs to succeed. The customers are the compulsory part of a Travel Coach’s description. A good customer skill is an observable skill that will succeed in the career.

A travel coach must have good administration skills. This is mandatory for the daily running of the business.

You can enroll at the travel coach network or the wandering spoons travel to become a certified travel coach. You get to take on a travel certification program of 68 CCE accredited hours through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and receive lifetime access to the travel coach certification program. Also included will be 9 modules of video training, developmental and learning resources and tools, an International Travel Coach certificate, Ongoing continuing education sessions on hot topics in business and the tourism industry, lifetime access to a database of training, monthly live Q&A group coaching sessions, monthly modules discussions. Ongoing direct help from the founder, 1 required private 1-hour coaching session with the founder of TCN, connection to the exclusive Travel Coach Entrepreneurs community, and the opportunity to list your business on the TCN website and be hired by companies and travelers.

All these incentives are placed to show you the benefits of delving into a career as a travel coach.

Through the certification program, you’ll learn how your travel expertise will impact the future of tourism, become the go-to expert, learn business guidance and support, gain momentum and clients, become recognized for your travel expertise, and find a community that truly understands the importance of travel.

All you need is to enroll today, begin when you’re ready, go at your own pace, choose your payment option and combine your passion for travel with your desire to impact lives by creating a travel business that you’ve always envisioned.

As a traveling coach, you can earn as much as 75,909 dollars per year. A traveling coach can average 32,000 dollars to 50,000 dollars, with Sahara Rose’s net worth averaging 70 million dollars.

Tips for becoming a good Travel coach

Being a Travel coach isn’t that hard. You’ve visited a place that resonated well with you, and you want everyone else to experience that richness, which is a good thing! All you have to do for that client of yours is to help make that trip even more enjoyable for them, removing whatever hassle you faced earlier because, let’s face it, that’s why they need your advice in the first place.

Traveling to a country as a Travel coach helps you find friends that can help your client’s experiences in that country even more pleasurable. As a Travel coach, you help them during their travels, and they pay you for your troubles! Except this trouble is no trouble at all!

As a Travel coach giving advice, your client’s budget should always be considered. You should help the client experience the travel in a comforting and cheaper way. Otherwise, your advice wouldn’t be all that good.

Provide your client with the advice they need and know when to back away for them to enjoy their travels. This way, they know you respect them, and they’ll give you their trust. No one likes their space intruded even if you’re their Travel coach.

A Travel coach is not like a professional journey planner that helps you find easy and convenient ways to plan a journey, giving you different options and approximate journey time. A Travel coach is much more than that, able to give you satisfaction and enjoyment in your travel as they think of your budgets. They also put your interests at heart when they think of convenience. Their advice is a real-life saver since they’ve been there before and know all you’d expect in your travels.

Travel coaches are the hot new trends in helping people get to destinations they never thought possible. As a Travel coach, you experience the travel for yourself and others, enriching lives and experiences. Next time you go on that journey as a travel coach, take a journal or diary to remember those moments.

What does a Travel coach do?

A Travel coach helps you in your travels by giving advice based on your budget and time.

There are a lot of benefits to becoming a Travel coach. One is, you get to travel around the world, helping people experience the joy of a holiday or vacation. Another is that work from home without the need to get an office and also earning while traveling the world

What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a travel coach?

There are tons of advantages to being a Travel coach, like helping people be happier traveling. I can’t think of any disadvantages whatsoever; traveling is always fun.

A Travel coach can earn as much as 70,000 dollars per year and an average of 30,000 to 50,000 dollars annually.

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Reader mailbag!

Hi, Wander! I enjoyed your last Ask a Travel Coach column and I’m hoping to get some advice for myself. I took a vacation last year and while I had a great time during the trip, I came back worn out and jumped right back into my work and responsibilities. For my next trip, I’d like to make the most of it by actually taking the time to unwind and absorb the experience when I return. What are some ways to do this (without having to disappear for another week or two?!) . – Naima in Toronto

Kuba Neuman Transformational Travel Coach IG/bohemian.adventure.travel

Once, while hitchhiking on sailboats across the Pacific Ocean, an old sailor told me, “I don’t like flying, because when you fly your body moves too fast, but your soul needs more time to arrive. If you travel on a boat, your soul is always with you.“ Since then, I always take care of my soul while travelling.

After arriving at a new location, give yourself time to actually “land”. Often, while on holiday, we try to see it all and do everything, and after that, we end up exhausted. I know we all have limited time for our holidays and want to get the most from them. But instead of rushing around until the last moment, I would recommend filling the last couple of days with more slow and mindful activities. Go to visit a small temple or church where the locals go, away from tourist crowds. Spend some time in the nature and special places you discovered and liked during your stay. Say “Thank you” to the land and the people, and reflect on your journey before you actually leave while all the emotions are still present. Try to absorb your new experiences, and if you like, write them down in your journal.

These small rituals help us to become more conscious about our journey and the places we visit. I hope this will help you to come back home with more energy, a new spark, and inspiration for future days.

Jamillah Welch-Bercy Travel Groupie thetravelgroupie.com

First, it’s essential to recognize that feeling down after a vacation is normal. It’s called (PTD), Post Travel Depression, a type of mood that persons returning home from a long trip may experience. I have a few suggestions for you to get you going. Take proactive steps before and after your trip to set yourself up for a smoother return. Prepare your home by completing necessary chores, packing in advance, and considering thoughtful arrival and departure times to overcome jet lag. Allow for a buffer day before you need to return to work. During your trip, fully immerse yourself in the experience and disconnect from work as much as possible. Engage with the local culture, try new activities, and cherish every moment. Upon your return, resist the urge to jump back into your routine. Take some time to unpack, unwind, and reflect on your trip. Look through your photos, souvenirs, or journal entries to keep the memories alive and relive the highlights. Prioritize self-care activities such as rest, exercise, and healthy eating to rejuvenate your body and mind. Lastly, I’d like you to consider your next travel adventure. Having something to look forward to can help alleviate post-travel blues and maintain a sense of anticipation and excitement. By incorporating these strategies, you can make the most of your travel experiences and ensure the positive effects of your trip after you’ve returned home.

Dawn Pick Benson Self-Discovery & Post-Divorce Travel dawnpickbenson.com

It sounds like two questions might be hiding in here: 1) How do I return from a trip refreshed and not worn out? and 2) How can I process and integrate the experience upon my return and into daily life?

As a self-discovery travel coach, I encourage clients to think of travel as the opportunity to savour places—not just visit them. So I’d first encourage you to consider travelling at a pace that allows you to return more refreshed than worn out. Yes, this might mean seeing fewer places. But, it also opens the door for the places that you do visit to have a greater impact.

Then, when you return, consider giving yourself at least two days on the back end of the trip to integrate and process your experience. I find that if you have even a few days to rest and debrief, you can return to work more grounded and refreshed. This might look like spending a morning or two journaling or scheduling a coffee with a good friend who is ready to have a meaningful conversation about your trip and help you process your experience.

By doing this, you’ll likely find that some important learnings bubble up. For example, you might realize there was a feeling you had on your trip that you want to experience more of in your daily life. By simply identifying this feeling, you now can be intentional to look for ways to incorporate it more into your life at home.

Corinne Lennox Bucket List Travel Coaching bucketlisttravelcoaching.com

As a business owner, I often have to jump right back into my work and responsibilities as soon as I return so my top tip for you is to organize as much as you can for your return before you leave.

I always make sure I have work and leisure outfits hung up and ready to go, my apartment is clean and my pantry and fridge stocked so I don’t have to worry about any of that when I get home. I also make sure my shower is restocked so I can jump straight in as soon as I walk in the door and since that’s also where I do my best thinking, it’s a great place to start unwinding and reflecting on my trip.

If you can, book your return for a Friday, so you’ve got the weekend to relax and think back on all the amazing things you’ve just done. If not, book as close to a weekend as you can so you’re only at work for a couple of days before you can take the rest you need. Even better, work from home if you can! It’s also okay to say no to socializing if you need to.

Lastly, I always journal during my trip, so I book half an hour in my schedule every day in my first 2 weeks back, no matter what, to sit down with a glass of wine and read over my travels so I can really absorb the experiences I just had.

Tracy Smyth Travel Bug Tonic travelbugtonic.com

The integration to “normal life” after travel is as important to pay attention to in your planning as in the weeks after your return! Saving the mental processing for re-entry can be exhausting and a heavy burden as you face old routines and responsibilities. By simply asking your question, you have already started to form a fantastic travel intention for a mindful return home!

As a travel coach who promotes the positive impact of travel on well-being, I’d encourage aligning your intentions to activities before, during, and after a trip! Everyone approaches well-being differently, so find what works for you. Here are some ideas to play with.

Identify what you love to do that strengthens your well-being (consider mindfulness, physical activity, time in nature, connection, fun, and creativity).
Get clear on how you want to feel during and after the trip.
Build your itinerary with time and space for well-being activities to avoid getting worn out.
Begin a travel journal, voice diary, sketch pad, or guided workbook before you leave to help make reflection a habit.
Use your travel photos to process your experience through thoughtful social media posts, writing stories using photos as prompts or curating an introspective photo book.
Schedule time to gently reminisce with cultural cooking, books and movies related to your destination. Reminiscing can stimulate and rekindle positive travel feelings!
Maintain a travel mindset at home and continue to make time for your well-being.

Angela P Godoy Serenity and Salud Travel Boutique serenityandsalud.com

I understand wanting to take the time to unwind and absorb your travel experience. We can’t all take a vacation after the vacation! It will take intentionality, but I do believe it’s possible.

Some things to consider would be the ways you can prepare for returning from vacation, like having a pick-up laundry service come and get your clothes the day after you return. Or making a list of groceries you will need to place a scheduled order from a grocery delivery app. Better yet, order a meal prep delivery service and don’t worry about cooking for a week or two after you return. Tending to these things ahead of time, as part of vacation preparation can really free up your time to reflect on your trip throughout the week when you return.

If you work, take a journal with you to work and reflect on your travel experience during your lunch hour. Go for evening walks or work break walks and listen to some music from the place you visited. You can also have friends and family over, to view your pictures and videos from your trip. But most of all, remember that no one can take the memories or experiences away from you, they will always live on in your mind, and you can retrieve them anytime you need to go to a happy place!

Anita I. Jacobs, PhD, CSP Jacobs’ Wanderlust Adventures facebook/JacobsBoomerTravel

Vacations are like little pockets of paradise, transporting us away from the daily grind to explore new places, cultures, and experiences. But when that blissful getaway comes to an end, and you find yourself back home with a suitcase full of memories and a head full of post-vacation blues, it’s time to decompress and ease your way back into reality.

Take a moment to reminisce about the highlights of your vacation. Scroll through your photos, relive those memorable moments, and share your stories with friends and family. It’s a great way to keep the vacation spirit alive.

Don’t rush back into your usual routine immediately. Give yourself a day or two to readjust. Unpack, do some laundry, and gradually reintegrate into your daily life.

Treat yourself to a bit of self-care. A soothing bath, a good book, or some yoga can help you relax and find your inner balance. Physical activity can help combat post-vacation blues. Go for a walk, hike, or bike ride to release those feel-good endorphins.

Finally, having something to look forward to can be a fantastic mood lifter. Start planning your next trip, even if it’s just a weekend getaway or a day trip to a nearby town. Remember, the end of one vacation is just the beginning of planning the next. Embrace the memories, savour the experiences, and let your travels continue to inspire and rejuvenate you.

Ivete Moraes Travel Coach ivetemoraes.com

I completely understand your desire to make the most of your next trip while avoiding that post-vacation burnout. It’s all about finding the right balance between exploration and relaxation. Setting the right intention is the key to unwinding and fully absorbing your travel experience. Here’s how to do it without needing extended time off.

Intentional planning: Craft an itinerary that prioritizes relaxation and immersion. Allow for downtime and flexibility in your plans.
Digital Detox: Consider a partial digital detox during your trip. Limit screen time, especially work-related emails, to specific hours or days, allowing you to fully disconnect and immerse yourself in the moment.
Self-care focus: Design your trip to include self-care. Indulge in local spa treatments, savour culinary delights or take leisurely walks. These moments of indulgence can bring a full connection with yourself.
Micro-breaks: Incorporate small breaks throughout your day. Even brief pauses to savour a view or sip of local coffee can recharge you and make a significant difference in how you feel at the end of the day.
Future intentions: Sometimes, having a future trip to look forward to can make it easier to transition back to work. It gives you something exciting on the horizon.

Remember, the magic of travel lies in your intention to embrace the experience fully. By mindfully planning and setting your sights on relaxation and immersion, you can make every trip a transformative journey.

Camila Castro BeJourneyful instagram.com/bejourneyful

I think a lot of people can probably relate to your situation. A way to avoid this is to get super intentional about every aspect of your trip, including the return home. I’m a big advocate for taking a post-travel recovery day. I think building one day into your itinerary for re-entry into regular life can be incredibly beneficial, especially if you set clear intentions for it.

If coming home a day early is not possible, then slowing down and taking some time for mindful reflection towards the end of your trip can give you the opportunity to fully savour and appreciate your experiences. Try to plan ahead so that your first week back home is a little bit less busy, with fewer activities and commitments than usual. Then give yourself permission to ease back into your regular rhythms and routines.

Set boundaries, protect your time, and honour your needs. Take some time to reflect on your trip with gratitude for your experience. Journaling is a great way to stay connected with your travels and how they impacted you. And it’s also a great way to dream about and manifest future trips!

In the end, I think it’s important to remind ourselves that while travel has a lot to offer, so do our day-to-day lives. So, embrace your experience, be fully present for it, and then release it so that you can create space for the next great experience coming your way, whether at home or on the road.

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Your situation is super relatable—many of us return from vacations feeling like we need a “vacation from our vacation,” right? Here’s how you can truly unwind and absorb the experience without needing extra weeks off.

For the pre-trip as a work-buffer, try to clear your immediate workload before you leave. That way, you won’t dread the mountain of tasks waiting for you. During the trip, limit any emails and social media for a digital detox. Your mind needs the break to recharge.

Dedicate a few minutes each day to be fully present. Feel the sand between your toes or the wind on your face. Then, after the trip, you need a structured re-entry. Don’t jump back into work immediately. Plan your first day back to be a “soft landing” with minimal meetings and high-priority tasks. Take 15 minutes each day in the first week to relive your favourite moments. Maybe even sort through photos or journal entries.

Reflection is important. Use your travel experiences as a learning tool. How has the trip changed your perspectives? By integrating these strategies, you don’t just vacation; you grow and carry that transformation back with you.

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I took every opportunity to travel when I was teaching. 3-day weekends, school breaks, I was on the road or on a plane. Then, I’d get back to work on Monday (after getting in WAY too late Sunday night) feeling completely drained because I didn’t rest at all. There’s this pressure to “maximize” every travel experience – to see as much as you can while you can, because who knows when you’re going back. “Zero days” have been a total game-changer for me. It’s a concept I’ve borrowed from the thru-hiker world. When you’re hiking a longer trail, a “zero day” is when you complete 0 miles. You explore near camp, enjoy a small town, or just relax. I’ve adopted and adapted it for all kinds of travel. At the beginning of every trip, I take at least one zero day to acclimate. I overcome jet lag, let my body rest, and get a feel for where I am. I take things slow. As an added benefit, this often leads to me discovering places and experiences I wouldn’t have found otherwise! Near the end of the trip, I take at least one more zero day to reflect, recover, and ready myself for the return home.

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To make the most of your next trip without needing extra time off, consider these strategies. Plan Short Getaways: Opt for shorter trips, like weekend getaways or extended weekends, so you can escape without the need for a full week off.

Limit Activities: Don’t pack your itinerary with too many activities. Leave room for relaxation and spontaneity.

Unplug at Home : Before your trip, finish work tasks and prepare your home so you can return to a stress-free environment.

Buffer Days: Schedule a day or two between your return and resuming work. Use this time to unpack, reflect, and ease back into your routine.

Travel Slow: Explore one destination thoroughly instead of rushing through multiple places. This allows for deeper immersion and less travel fatigue.

Travel Off-Peak: Choose less crowded travel periods to reduce stress and maximize relaxation.

Create Memories: Focus on creating meaningful memories rather than checking off a checklist. Take photos sparingly to stay present.

Reflect: When you return, journal your experiences and share stories with loved ones. This helps cement the memories and keeps the travel spirit alive.

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While we are not a travel agency, we do have travel agents who join our network to learn how they can combine travel coaching with how they serve and market to their clients.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Chicago White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames texted first baseman Andrew Vaughn on Wednesday morning.

“Let’s think about the positives that happened yesterday,” Thames said of the first baseman, who entered the day hitting .165. “He did hit the ball hard, so we have to keep him as positive as possible.

“He hasn’t been in a rut like this since he’s been in the big leagues. It could be tough. We have to mentally keep him positive.”

That message extends up and down the lineup for the Sox, who rank last in the majors in several team offensive categories.

Thames discussed the struggles before Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

“For me, it’s trying to make sure these guys stay positive and make sure they are doing the right work to get back on track,” Thames said.

“Because they have a track record. And you look up at the scoreboard and you have 60 (at-bats) and you see .160 and .170 (as the batting average), it stinks. But guess what? Hopefully you get 4-or-500 more (at-bats) and you can turn it around and right the ship.”

The Sox have scored 50 runs, the fewest in franchise history through 23 games and the fewest in the majors through 23 games since the Montreal Expos scored 41 in 2004.

Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi reacts after striking out against Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tyler Beede during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The Sox entered Wednesday ranked last in the majors in runs, average (.192), home runs (12), on-base percentage (.266), slugging (.290) and OPS (.556).

They’ve been shut out eight times and have been limited to five hits or less 12 times.

“It hasn’t been what I expected, but I know the guys are putting in the work and trying different things,” Thames said. “(Tuesday) night we had a couple of guys cross the plate ( in the 6-5 loss ), but we just got to do it more often.”

Wednesday’s starting lineup included four players with batting averages under .200, including Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi (.163).

“Andrew (Benintendi), he’s not on time,” Thames said. “We just have to get him on time and trust the process. I just talked to Andrew about being a good hitter. I don’t want him up there thinking about power. Just doing the little things. When I’ve seen him at his best over his career, he’s just been a good hitter. I want him to get back to that and swing at his pitches.

“I just think as a whole, a lot of our guys are putting a little bit more pressure on themselves and going out of the zone. For me it goes back to the basics since you were a kid: Get a good pitch in the zone and hit it hard. Once we can simplify like that, good things will happen for us.”

Thames wants Vaughn to shrink the strike zone.

“He’s taking good pitches to hit and swinging at fringe pitches from their guys,” Thames said. “He has to get back to the point where he’s dominating Andrew’s pitches and not the opposing guys’ pitches. When you do that, you shrink the zone. We’ve got to get him back to shrinking the zone. When he’s going well, that’s what he’s doing.

“Just the at-bat last night (in the eighth inning), (runners on) first and third, gets a first-pitch fastball right where he wants it and we take it. Then we swing at two fringe sliders. We have to get him back to having that confidence and swinging at his pitches.”

Confidence is one area Thames says is working for right fielder Gavin Sheets, who is slashing .262/.378/.508 with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs.

“Last year he got beat up a little bit,” Thames said. “The game hit him in between the eyes and he went home and worked his tail off. He hasn’t stopped.

“He kept his same routine he had in the offseason. He’s doing the same thing and he’s doing a pretty good job so far.”

Thames also noted that designated hitter Eloy Jiménez’s timing has improved, resulting in home runs in two of the last three games.

“When he plays baseball, he’s going to be fine,” Thames said.

Jiménez missed 12 games from April 1-14 with a left adductor strain. The Sox are currently missing center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (right hip flexor strain) and third baseman Yoán Moncada (left adductor strain) because of injury.

Thames said the hitters have to guard against trying to do too much with those two important players out of the lineup.

“The most important thing is the mindset,” Thames said. “You have a couple of guys out of the lineup and teams circle names — this guy is not going to beat me, that guy is not going to beat me.

“I want our guys to make sure who they are. Nobody can replace Luis Robert. Nobody can replace Yoán Moncada. You have to make sure you are the best of yourself.”

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Curry, Green and Kerr's support 'means a lot' to Klay Thompson

Steve Kerr reflects on Klay Thompson's tenure with the Warriors and the emotions he felt watching Klay struggle against the Kings. (2:12)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State guard Klay Thompson didn't want to spend too much time thinking about his future during his exit interview on Wednesday, just one day after the Warriors' season came to an abrupt end -- and just one day after he possibly played his final game for the team as he heads into free agency this summer.

"Considering it's April 17th, I don't think I have to pivot that quickly," Thompson said. "When is free agency? July 1st? Yeah, I got some time. I got some time."

Perhaps Thompson hasn't thought much about who he will be playing for next season, but his teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have thought about what it would be like if Thompson wasn't to return.

Following their loss to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament, Curry said he couldn't imagine not playing alongside Thompson, while Green said there isn't "any scenario where Klay leaves and that's the best decision for this team and organization."

Warriors coach Steve Kerr simply declared they needed Thompson back.

"It means a lot," Thompson said about his teammate's and coach's sentiments. "I mean, we've been through the highest of highs and lows. Whether it's losing a championship, winning a championship, missing the playoffs, we've been through everything together, so that does mean a lot. It makes me grateful to have the times I've had with them. Like, that was pretty historic stuff."

Thompson's season of evolution has now concluded. After a slow start to the regular season, Thompson was sent to the second unit one game ahead of the All-Star break. He then went on to put together what he categorized as his best basketball of the season through the final three months, earning his starting spot back.

Through all of that, Thompson said the biggest lesson he learned this season was to not be a "frontrunner" -- not shying away from bad moments and just embracing the great ones, something he has done in the past.

It helped inform him of his greatest priority moving forward.

"(I) want to keep winning," Thompson said. "I mean, when you've been a part of winning seasons, you don't really want to go away from that. So I would like to win again. One for the thumb would be nice. I still think it's in reach ... other than that, just got to think about that, what will really make you happy in the last few years of your career."

The question for Thompson through free agency: Can he accomplish that somewhere other than Golden State? A source told ESPN that Thompson values winning more than monetary compensation, so as long as the Warriors find ways to show their appreciation for Thompson -- whether it be money or something else -- he would likely stay in the Bay Area.

On Tuesday, Draymond Green said he was confident the organization would find the right way to take care of Thompson, just like it has for all of the other pillars of the Warriors' dynastic core.

When asked if he felt the ownership group has shown him that effort, Thompson said he wasn't sure how to answer the question.

"Every year I give my best effort. And the ownership group has been great. I have nothing but positive things to say about them," Thompson said. "I don't really know how to answer that. I mean, it's up to them, but at the end of the day whatever happens, it's all gravy. It's been such a freaking special run."

There is a desire for any new contract Thompson strikes with the Warriors to align him with the two years remaining on Curry and Kerr's deal.

As for if this would be the last contract of Thompson's career?

"Maybe," he said. "I don't know. When that time comes, I mean I'm not trying to put an expiration date on my career. That's kind of something you just go by feel."

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Mike McCarthy will return for a fifth season as head coach of the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy Signs New Agent, Could a New Deal Be Struck?

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Star players on the Dallas Cowboys like wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott aren't the only ones in the organization dealing with contract issues. Even head coach Mike McCarthy and most of his staff are coaching on borrowed time.

Whatever owner Jerry Jones is trying to prove with these short-term contracts could be wearing thin on everyone's patience, and it has led to McCarthy hiring one of the most prolific agents who represents many players and coaches in the NFL.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, headed into the last year of his contract, has hired agent Don Yee to represent him. Yee represents Jim Harbaugh, Sean Payton and Tom Brady, amongst others. pic.twitter.com/cE0tvZzYkb — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2024

Adam Schefter reported that McCarthy has brought in Don Yee to represent him, who currently represents Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, Broncos head coach Sean Payton, and Tom Brady. Bringing in a new agent might be good news for McCarthy and the Cowboys, or it could mean he is aiming to get a better contract elsewhere after this season.

The Cowboys have retained McCarthy so far, and his 42-25 record is nothing to scoff at. Still, if Jones is attempting to extend or retain McCarthy after the 2024 season, McCarthy will likely not accept a one-year contract.

Jones spoke about the team being "all in" during Tuesday's pre-draft press conference, but that could be the biggest issue right now. The roster has multiple holes, and the coaching staff could be on their way out after the 2024 season. If Jones is truly banking on a "win now" mentality, he needs to make more moves via trades, on top of having a good draft.

A good way for Jones to reignite faith amongst the Cowboys fandom is to extend McCarthy. Despite the team's inability to make a Super Bowl, he is still a proven winner. Jones has placed faith in McCarthy as the team's head coach, and he should keep that faith.

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