Clients ask us a lot of questions before a big trip: what to pack, whether they need a visa, how early to arrive at the airport. One question comes up more than you’d think: “What credit card do you use?” It’s a fair question. When you’re handing over the planning of a ten day trip […]

If you’ve ever typed “How much does it cost for a family of 4 for a trip to Hawaii”  into AI or Google and watched the price range stretch from $3,000 to $50,000 with no real explanation of why, you’re not alone. Budget is one of the first things our clients bring up, and one […]

Twenty years. Over a thousand trips a year. Seven continents. And today, the tenth anniversary of HC Travel Firm. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to be a luxury travel advisor, or if you’ve worked with one and wanted a peek behind the curtain, this one’s for you. Here are 20 honest, hard-earned […]

You’ve probably typed a travel question into an AI tool or spent hours scrolling through search results, trying to piece together the perfect trip. And honestly? You can find a lot that way. Flights, hotel star ratings, top-ten lists, restaurant reviews. The internet is full of it. But after more than two decades of planning […]

Let’s be honest… buying flights can feel like a game you didn’t agree to play. Prices change constantly, “deals” disappear in minutes, and somehow the exact seat you wanted is suddenly $200 more. Here’s the good news: it’s not random, and it’s definitely not impossible. You just need to understand how the system works, and […]

Napa Valley has always been a crowd favorite—but after our trip in December, it officially earned a top spot on our own HC Travel Firm favorites list. While many of our advisors had visited before (and we plan Napa Valley trips for clients all the time), this trip gave us a whole new appreciation for […]