The Smart Travel Guide

Curated luxury and world cruises, affinity group travel, and resort & hotel previews to help you plan and book with confidence. Welcome to The Smart Travel Guide with travel advisor Hank Smart.

Whether you're planning a world cruise, joining an affinity group experience —like trips for educators, military communities, or LGBTQ+ travelers—or scouting boutique stays and scenic rail journeys, this channel delivers the insights and ship previews to inform your decisions. 

What you’ll find on the channel: 

• Luxury & World Cruises: Itinerary releases, ship previews, and booking guides for lines like Explora Journeys, Oceania, Virgin Voyages, Azamara, and MSC.

• Curated Group Departures: Exclusive group trips, specialty affinity itineraries, and booking deadlines.

• Expedition & Rail Travel: Immersive land and sea adventures, from the American Southwest to the Galápagos Islands.
• Curated Stays: Direct video and photo tours of boutique hotels, modern lofts, and premium resorts.