Small Group Travel Blog: Expert Travel Tips, Destination Guides & Tour Advice

Welcome to the Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor travel blog, featuring expert travel tips, destination guides, cruise advice, packing suggestions, airfare strategies, and first-hand insights from more than 17 years of planning small group tours.

Our articles are written for travelers who want more than ordinary sightseeing. Whether you are planning a trip to Europe, Canada, South America, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, Peru, or a luxury river cruise, our goal is to help you travel smarter, more comfortably, and with greater confidence.

Since 2009, Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor has helped solo travelers, couples, and friends enjoy carefully planned, adults-only small group tours with quality hotels, expert local guides, thoughtful pacing, and personal service from real travel professionals who know our destinations inside and out.

Latest Travel Tips & Destination Guides

Archive by tag: HotelsReturn
Enjoy the best cheap hotels in Paris recommended by The Traveling Professor. From charming Latin Quarter stays to chic Marais hideaways, enjoy budget-friendly comfort, great locations, and authentic Parisian charm without breaking the bank.
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Here are The Professor's top three family-run hotels in Venice, combining classic Venetian charm, prime locations near St. Mark’s Square, and peaceful canal-side retreats—perfect for travelers on small group tours seeking comfort and authentic experiences.
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Hotel star ratings reflect amenities—not location or room size. Learn how factors like restaurants, elevators, and services influence ratings, and get expert tips from the Traveling Professor on choosing great-value hotels for your next trip.
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Learn the best tips when booking hotels, including why booking directly saves money, how to use booking sites for research, and the benefits of loyalty programs. Avoid hidden fees and get better deals on your next stay.
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The Traveling Professor shares expert tips from over 12 years of bringing his small group tours to Iceland, highlighting top experiences like the Reykjavik City Walk, South Coast and Golden Circle tours, Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights, and staying at the charming Holt Hotel.
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About the Author

Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, is the founder of Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, operating since 2009. A former college professor and author of The Traveling Professor’s Guide to Paris, Steve has planned and led small group tours throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and beyond. His travel expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, WCBS Radio, and The New York Times Travel Show.

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