McCurdy Luxury Travel

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃

Wishing you a night filled with sweet treats and magical moments. 🥂

What are you dressing up as tonight? Tell me your costume below! ✨

10/27/2026

Tuesday Travel Tips: Meet Your Loved Ones at the Gate! ✨

Remember walking someone all the way to their gate? 🥹 TSA’s new Gateside program is bringing that special experience back for trusted travelers!

What is Gateside? It allows TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI members to go through security even on days you aren’t flying.

How It Works: Apply online 1–3 days before your visit. Once approved, you get full-day airside access with re-entry privileges (standard airport ID rules still apply).

🥂 Perfect For: Greeting arriving guests, seeing loved ones off, meeting a friend during a layover, or enjoying airside dining and shopping!

📍 Live at Select U.S. Airports: Currently trialing across 13 locations, including
LAX
Las Vegas
San Diego
DFW
and Salt Lake City

🍸 Advisor Insider Note: Since this is an early trial, check availability before heading out or reach out to me to help coordinate your arrival details! ✨

🔗 Read more: https://travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/TSA-turns-back-the-clock-with-Gateside-program

10/23/2026

Dreaming of Paris? Let’s set the mood. ✨🍷

Whether you're craving fresh tarte tatin from a local market, exploring the rich history of the Champs-Élysées, or unwinding with a classic Parisian film, the link below brings the magic of Paris directly to you! 🥐🎬

Enjoy a few short films, podcasts, and cinema selections that bring a true taste of the City of Light right to your screen before you even start packing!

Explore The Paris Experience: https://inspires.to/experiences/the-paris-experience-27k4y

10/20/2026

Tuesday Travel Tips: Europe’s ETIAS Is Delayed Until 2027! 🇪🇺

Planning a trip across the Atlantic soon? Here is a quick update on Europe’s upcoming entry rules!

What is ETIAS? An online pre-travel authorization for visitors from outside the EU (including U.S. citizens) covering 30 countries like France, Italy, and Spain.

What changed? The launch, once planned for late 2026, has been pushed back to 2027. No exact date has been announced yet.

Cost & Validity: A one-time €20 fee (about $23 USD). Valid for 3 years (or until passport expiration) for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Most approvals take minutes, but some can take up to 30 days, so don’t wait until the last minute!

What is Active Now (EES): Europe’s biometric Entry/Exit System (facial scans and fingerprints) is already live. Build a little extra leisure time into your arrival day for potential customs queues!

🍸 Advisor Insider Tip:

When ETIAS launches, apply only through official EU channels (europa.eu), or leave the fine print to me when we curate your itinerary! ✨

🔗 Read more: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/pub

10/13/2026

Tuesday Travel Tip Watch Out for Fake Wi-Fi on Your Flight!

Scammers can set up “evil twin” hotspots that copy an airline’s Wi-Fi name. 😈 If you connect, a fake login page may try to steal your email, password, or credit card details. 💳

How to protect yourself:
🙋 Ask a flight attendant for the exact Wi-Fi network name
👀 Watch for duplicate or look-alike names, like “AIRLINE WIFI FAST”
📲 Connect through the airline’s app or the QR code on your boarding pass when you can
🔒 Check for the padlock and correct spelling on the login page
🚫 Avoid entering passwords or payment details on in-flight portals
🔄 Turn off auto-connect for Wi-Fi
🌐 Use a VPN, or stick to your own cellular data or an eSIM
😬 Think you connected to a fake network? Change your passwords once you’re on a trusted connection, turn on two-factor authentication, keep an eye on your bank statements, and report it at IC3.gov.

Send a message to learn more

09/18/2026

Ignite wanderlust in Basque Country, one of Europe’s oldest living cultures!

Delve deeper into its quintessential food, villages, and coastal spirit, and explore like a local. Tap https://inspires.to/experiences/the-spirit-of-basque-country-yl123o to be inspired.

Pictured:
- Channeling Hemingway at Café Iruña in Pamplona
- The stunning architecture of San Sebastián
- Plaza Gipuzkoa in San Sebastián
- Puppy in front of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

09/15/2026

Travel Tip Tuesday: How to Prevent Lost Luggage 🧳✨

Nothing disrupts a seamless trip quite like a delayed or misplaced bag.

Simple habits like placing an AirTag inside, stripping off old barcode stickers from past trips, putting contact info inside your suitcase, and sticking to nonstop flights, can save you major headaches at baggage claim.

Read AFAR 's full guide for stress-free travel here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/tips-to-keep-airlines-from-losing-your-luggage

Every flier wants their checked luggage to arrive at their destination with them at the end of a flight. But not every flier takes these simple precautions.

09/10/2026

96 seconds of baby elephants will ignite wanderlust fast!

Having a front-row seat for moments like this is what travel is all about, click https://inspires.to/experiences/96-seconds-of-baby-elephants-m5jke and be inspired to go beyond the ordinary.

09/07/2026

Here’s to long weekends, relaxing Mondays, and well-earned downtime. Wishing everyone a restful Labor Day! 🥂

09/04/2026

It is that time! ✨

AFAR recently named their top 10 places to travel in September, and Istria, Croatia made the cut! From the coastal charm of Rovinj to the start of fresh white truffle season and world-class local wines, early autumn here is an unforgettable getaway.

Pictured:
Exploring the vibrant Dolac Market in Zagreb
Traditional Dalmatian lunch at Roca Estate
Truffle farm lunch at Prodan Tartufi in Istria
The historic charm of Zagreb
The cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park

Read the full AFAR list here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-best-places-to-travel-in-september