The Carte Atlas Journal

Thoughtful notes on where to begin, how to travel well, and what makes a journey worth taking now.

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Every great voyage has its own language, spoken in polished brass and quiet luxury. Cruise brochures can read like a foreign language the first time. You are far from alone in asking. In fact, 31% of 2025’s 37.2 million cruisers were sailing for the first time. Here is your guide, arranged by each part of […]

BEFORE YOU GO, LUXURY CRUISE & YACHT, THEMED CRUISES

October 15, 2026

What Are The Luxury Cruise Terms To Know?

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Photography & Travel go hand in hand. Whether it’s with a selfie with your friends, or capturing amazing food we are enjoying. Perhaps it is the sunset that hits just right. Or even better, a moment caught by someone else that shows your emotion, feeling, and joy while you travel. That last reason is why […]

BEFORE YOU GO, LGBTQ+ TRAVEL, TRAVEL TIPS

October 2, 2026

What is the Best Way to Get Photos Done While Traveling?

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Once in awhile, I have someone tell me they are not sure if they have a passport. Or they go further and question whether or not they even need one. Why go through the hassle of getting and then having to renew a passport if you are not sure you will use it? MOST AMERICANS […]

TRAVEL TIPS

August 18, 2026

WHY IS HAVING A PASSPORT IMPORTANT?

USA Passport sticking out of a black briefcase.
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When you hear someone say “Oh, I have a travel advisor”, it sparks curiosity. As a busy professional, I understand the need to have someone who is an expert in their field. These days everyone’s favorite “hobby” is to travel. At CARTE ATLAS we designed a company with the sole focus of travel at our […]

TRAVEL TIPS, WHY USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR

August 10, 2026

WHAT ARE 25 REASONS TO LOVE YOUR TRAVEL ADVISOR?

Clients smiling working with their CARTE ATLAS Advisor
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There are many questions about travel advisors out there today. Is a travel advisor the same as a travel agent? What does a travel advisor do? Do I even need one? It is time to put these questions of the Travel Advisor to rest, and provide the clarity that you need to answer these questions. […]

TRAVEL TIPS, WHY USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR

August 6, 2026

WHY SHOULD YOU USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR?

Travel Consultation with couple and their advisor from CARTE ATLAS at a table in a brick loft.
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My hope is that you do indeed ask yourself this question. Why plan your next trip with CARTE ATLAS instead of doing it yourself? The answer starts with why I started this company in the first place. WHY I STARTED CARTE ATLAS Travel was part of my story long before it was my career. My […]

TRAVEL TIPS, WHY USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR

August 5, 2026

WHY SHOULD YOU PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH CARTE ATLAS?

Two women chatting with one man, the CARTE ATLAS advisor, about their trip