Matthew Appleton 10/30/26 Matthew Appleton 10/30/26

The Real Cost of Flying With Your Bike: A Straight Talk Guide to Airline Fees

A cyclist's straight talk guide to airline bike fees. Compare Delta, Air France, United, American, Alaska, Lufthansa and more, plus the one rule that saves you money.

Matthew Appleton 10/23/26 Matthew Appleton 10/23/26

Should You Book Travel With a Travel Advisor or Use Your Amex Platinum? Here's What I Told My Client

Matthew Appleton 10/17/26 Matthew Appleton 10/17/26

Introducing Client Portal: Book Hotels on Your Terms, With Me Still in Your Corner

Client Portal is now live on AppletonTravel.com. Browse and book hotels on your own time, filter for Exclusive Perks and keep your hotel status level benefits. Every booking stays connected to me, so you get real advisor support for the whole stay.

Matthew Appleton 10/16/26 Matthew Appleton 10/16/26

Sold out is not an answer. it is a starting point.

The official race hotel wanted $513 a night with a three night minimum. I found the same class of hotel starting at $226 with no minimum. Here is how sold out race weekend hotels actually work.

Matthew Appleton 10/9/26 Matthew Appleton 10/9/26

Planning the 2027 Tour de France: Why You Should Start Before the Route Is Announced

The Tour de France starts in Edinburgh on July 2, 2027 and the full route drops October 22. Here is how I would plan your flights, hotels and driving now, as someone who has ridden the roads and stood roadside at the Tour.

Matthew Appleton 10/2/26 Matthew Appleton 10/2/26

My First Booking Made Me $0. Here's Why I'd Do It Again

A Borneo trip for 3 friends earned me zero commission, and taught me exactly why a travel advisor's network beats booking sites alone.

Matthew Appleton 9/25/26 Matthew Appleton 9/25/26

Book With Me, Not a Credit Card Portal or an OTA

Same hotel, same price, better trip. See why booking with Appleton Travel beats a credit card portal or OTA. VIP perks, custom planning, no fee. Sports travel pro.

Matthew Appleton 9/18/26 Matthew Appleton 9/18/26

Your First Bike Trip to Europe: What to Bring and How to Prepare

Planning your first bike trip to Europe? Learn what to pack, from a hard-sided bike box and torque wrench to spare parts and electronic shifting chargers, so your bike arrives ready to ride. Get expert tips from Appleton Travel, including how to find a local bike shop near your destination for backup support.