• As a travel writer, I never expected to hire an advisor to plan a vacation for me. • However, I worked with a travel advisor to coordinate a trip to Paris in June. • Her recommendations, like a small macaron-making class, provided us with incredible experiences.

As a travel writer, I've always taken pride in handling every detail of my trips solo.

I've spent years unearthing hidden boutique hotels, interviewing travel experts, and helping readers craft itineraries packed with under-the-radar experiences — all in a day's work.

But this year was different. I wasn't just balancing deadlines and assignments; I was also caring for infant twins.

Between bottle schedules, nap routines, and trying to hold on to a sliver of personal time, I didn't have the energy for my usual deep-dive pl

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