Recommended Booking Platforms

If you're a first time traveler or it's your first time traveling internationally, it can be

daunting to book your first trip. Flights, hotels, tickets to attractions, tours, mobile device data plans, etc. I've put together a list of recommended tools you can use to make this process as easy as possible for you. You'll find many of these recommended throughout other posts but I wanted you to be able to easily find these in the future when you are ready to start booking your trip.

Don't get stuck in analysis paralysis; get out there and go see what the world has to offer you and your kids!

Hotels

Flights

• Aviasales - Trusted service for buying cheap flight tickets with no extra fees or markups! Smart filters help you customize your search results.

Vehicle Rentals

• LocalRent - Find car rentals from local and national rental companies.

• Economy Bookings - Great prices from over 800 car rental companies.

• Bikes Bohttp://intui.traveloking - Booking service for motorcycles, scooters, quads, and bicyhttp://intui.travelcles around the world.

• QEEQ - Fast-growing car rental platform with over 7 million available rental cars in over 200 countries.

• GetRentacar - Rent from national companies as well as local owners.

• AutoEurope (EU, UK) - Compare pricing from multiple car rental brands to find the best prices.

• SEARADAR - Specializing in yacht rentals including additional services such as arranging crew, transfers, insurance, and food on-board.

Airport Transfers

• Welcome Pickups - Reliable worldwide airport transfers and sightseeing rides with professional drivers and tailored service options.

• Kiwi Taxi - Worldwide airport transfers with English-speaking drivers.

• intui.travel - Book transfers in 175 different countries from the best local transport companies

Activities

• GetYourGuide - Find the best local activities where you're going, purchase tickets for attractions, and book the best tours.

• Klook - Another great tool for booking activities.

• Tiqets - Directly bookable and instantly available mobile tickets for attractions around the world.

• WeGoTrip - Self-guided audio tours with attraction tickets that features AI-powered tours that are personalized to travelers' preferences.

• TicketNetwork - Buy tickets to sporting events, theater and concerts around the world.

eSim

• Yesim - The premier eSim provider for Switzerland.

• Airalo - eSim services for just about every country on the planet with very reasonable rates for mobile data while traveling.

• Saily - Data-only eSIM service offered by Nord Security so you know it was built with your security in mind! They offer global coverage in 200+ countries and regions.

Miscellaneous

• NordVPN - VPN service provides protection for your data when using public WIFI such as hotel and airport networks.

• Ekta Travel - Insurance provider for tourism, travel and aviation.

• AirHelp - If your flight to or from Europe is delayed or canceled, you may be eligible for up to €600 in compensation. AirHelp provides assistance in filing your claim to get you paid!

• Compensair - Similar to AirHelp, they provide help in getting compensated for flight delays, cancellations and denied boarding.

I hope this information is helpful. Don't forget, we offer customized trip itineraries built to your specifications! Trip length, destination, budget, family size, and preferences are all taken into account when designing your trip. Hotels, restaurant recommendations, things to do, what not to miss, interesting food dishes in that area and much more are included in your personalized itinerary. Click here for more information.