Planning Resources
🏨 Find a Place to Stay
Find the right home base for your trip. Browse my curated hotel collections or compare vacation rentals for more space and flexibility.
🧙 Salem, MA
Historic hotels and convenient locations for exploring Salem on foot.
👻 Eureka Springs, AR
Historic hotels and charming places to stay near downtown and top attractions.
🏖️ Galveston, TX
Beachfront resorts and hotels close to the beach, The Strand, and island attractions.
🌴 Clearwater, FL
Beach hotels and resorts near the sand, restaurants, and things to do.
Want to Compare More Places to Stay?
Search Expedia or VRBO to compare hotels, vacation rentals, and other places to stay for your trip.
🎟️ Tours & Experiences
I’ve gathered my tour and experience recommendations in one place, organized by destination so you can easily find the options featured across Worth the Plan.
Explore My Viator Shop
Ghost tours, sightseeing, cruises, wildlife experiences, and more, organized into curated destination collections.
🧳Pack & Prepare
Whether you’re packing for the beach or getting ready for a completely different kind of adventure, these guides help you bring the right things without overthinking it.
🏖️ Ultimate Beach Packing List
Everything you need for an easier beach day, from the essentials you’ll actually use to a few things that are easy to forget.
👻 Ghost Hunting Equipment for Beginners
Curious about ghost hunting but not sure what gear you actually need? Start with the basics and learn which tools are worth bringing along.
❤️ A Personal Note
I love the fun part of planning a trip, but I also know how easy it is to overthink what to pack, buy, or bring along. I created these resources to make that part simpler, with practical recommendations for the trips and experiences I actually think are worth planning.