Japan’s two peak seasons are short and book early. When to plan for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and why the hotels decide the trip.

How small ships and large ships differ, whether a luxury cruise is worth it, and how to choose the right line. Guidance from MMarkham Travel.

Is November a good time to visit Italy? Yes, for a particular kind of traveler. Italy in November and December is the country at its quietest — the cities return to the people who live in them, the great galleries become walkable, and the food is at its considerable best. The tradeoff is shorter daylight […]

There’s a part of every trip my clients never fully see — and it’s often the part that matters most. When my team and I are building a trip, we’re not working in isolation. We’re working in partnership with people who live and operate in the places our clients are going. In the travel industry, […]