Spring travel demand is high, but spring is the most unstable season for group trips. Here's the verification protocol I use to book spring travel without getting burned.

Marcus VanceFebruary 24, 2026

A tactical blueprint for executing a 72-hour Charleston guy trip. From Kiawah's Ocean Course to the bourbon selection at Husk, here's how to navigate Southern hospitality without the tourist traps.

Marcus VanceFebruary 23, 2026

The Points Guy's 2026 trends report confirms it: 16% of Americans are abandoning peak season. Here's the tactical playbook for shoulder season success—including the destinations, the gear adjustments, and why AI planning tools will burn you.

Marcus VanceFebruary 23, 2026

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail isn't one location—it's a 75-mile logistical nightmare. Here's the spreadsheet approach to distilleries, transportation, and steak without getting stranded in horse country.

Marcus VanceFebruary 22, 2026

2026 marks Route 66's 100th anniversary—and every car club and Instagram husband in America is hitting the Mother Road. Here's the tactical blueprint to execute the ultimate guy trip without becoming part of the centennial traffic jam.

Marcus VanceFebruary 22, 2026

Why a former construction PM still carries a laminated, waterproof itinerary folder in 2026—and why it has saved more friendships than therapy ever could.

Marcus VanceFebruary 22, 2026