Trust us it takes a lot to pull off a seamless, stress-free and enjoyable international business trip. It’s even harder when you include family or friends and try to do this for pleasure.

Our producers each travel over 100,000 miles a year by air, spend more than 100 nights away, and typically visit three to five continents every 365 days. So we know what we’re talking about.

Travel is unpredictable and even with years of travel experience and elite status, every successful trip starts with careful planning but ultimately works out because we’re flexible and adaptable. Here’s how we navigate global travel.

Every trip has its own life, its own rhythm depending upon the travelers, the destination and what life throws at you along the way. But there’s a predictable pattern that if followed helps to increase your chances of having a successful, fun and productive journey.

The bottom line is travel is unpredictable but if you plan out your trip in detail before you start, you’re way better set up to enjoy a more seamless and stress-free experience all throughout your journey.