Your Personal Travel Advisor

Great trips shouldn't cost a fortune.

From a quick weekend escape to a bucket-list cruise or a month abroad, I plan trips that punch above their price — with VIP perks at no extra cost, and no fee for my help.

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Why work with me

Affordable doesn't mean compromise.

I find the trips that feel like a splurge without the splurge price — and as a fellow first responder, I make sure you never leave a discount or perk on the table.

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Stretch your budget

I hunt down the value — the dates, stays, and routes that give you the most trip for your money. And my planning costs you nothing: I'm paid by the hotels and travel partners, not by you.

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Any kind of trip

Beach week, city break, family vacation, honeymoon, multi-country adventure — or a cruise, which happens to be a specialty. Wherever you're headed, I match you to the right fit and skip the upsells that don't earn their price.

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For first responders, by one

I know the schedule, the short notice, and the toll the job takes. I'll find the discounts and rates you've earned, and plan around a life that doesn't always cooperate.

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Preston McGrew
Travel Advisor · Paramedic
About me

Hi, I'm Preston. Long before I planned trips, I was the person showing up on someone's worst day — I'm a licensed paramedic and a first responder, and I still am.

That job teaches you two things that turn out to matter a lot in travel: how to plan for the unexpected, and how badly people need a real break when the schedule finally lets them have one. I started doing this because I believe a great trip shouldn't be reserved for people with a big budget — with the right planning and the right relationships, you can travel remarkably well for less than you'd think.

I help with every kind of trip — beaches, cities, family vacations, honeymoons, big adventures — though I have a particular love for cruises and for finding affordable getaways that overdeliver. And I've got a soft spot for helping fellow first responders get away, because I know the shift work, the short notice, and how rarely we actually unplug. Whatever you're planning, you'll get someone who treats your trip like it matters and your money like it's my own.

— Preston
How it works

Three steps from idea to itinerary.

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Tell me about it

Share where you'd like to go, roughly when, and what matters most. A few sentences is plenty to get started.

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I build the options

I come back with curated recommendations, perks included, and a clear quote — no pressure, no obligation.

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You travel, I handle the rest

Once you're happy, I book it, confirm the details, and stay on call through the trip.

Guides & resources

Start with a little inspiration.

A few of my favorite reads to get you dreaming — destinations, cruises, and trips that don't break the bank. Browse, then reach out and we'll make one real.

Destinations

Where to Go This Year

The destinations and trends worth your time, from buzzy new spots to timeless favorites — and where to stay once you arrive.

Read the guide
Cruise

An Insider's Guide to Cruises

New to cruising or trading up? A plain-English guide to picking the right line, ship, and cabin — and what's actually worth it.

Read the guide
Value

Great Hotels Under $500

Standout stays in cities worldwide that come in under $500 a night. Proof you don't need a luxury budget to travel well.

See the picks

Not sure which cruise is for you?

Take the 2-minute Cruise Personality Quiz and I'll follow up with matches built around your result.

Take the quiz
Let's plan

Tell me about your trip.

The more you share, the better I can tailor it — and if you're a fellow first responder, mention your department so I can check what you qualify for. I'll get back to you personally, usually within one business day.

Sends straight to me — I'll reply personally, usually within one business day.