Much as we’d love to, unless it’s a quick road trip, it’s difficult to take your four-legged friend on vacation with you. But there are lots of places you can go and make new furry friends, help them find forever homes and maybe even bring them home with you. Here are a few of our favorite pet friendly getaways.

One of the simplest ways to ensure a great vacation is having all the proper documentation. Everybody knows you need a passport to travel internationally, but several countries also require U.S. citizens to have visas to enter. For residents of certain states, it’s domestic travel that might get a lot more complicated in the coming year, thanks to varying degrees of compliance with the REAL ID Act. The last thing you want to do is show up at the airport and be surprised to learn you don’t have what you need. You can always buy a toothbrush if you forgot yours, but if you don’t have the proper identification, you’re in real trouble.

As a high achieving entrepreneur or professional, it’s sometimes hard to make time to unplug from the responsibilities of your business or career.

In the latest move by airlines to make travel even more confusing and uncomfortable, we now have "Basic Economy" air fares. These fares are stripped down versions of air fares and are designed for the traveler who just wants to get from point A to point B and doesn't care about leg room, amenities or space in the overhead bin.

If you’re even considering hiring a travel advisor to plan your next vacation, then it probably does make sense to do it, assuming you’ve got the right travel advisor and you’re clear on what you want for your next vacation. Here’s why.