Life is Better Traveling® | Custom Travel Agency in Pittsburgh, PA — Disney, Europe & Cruise Planning

Pittsburgh’s Trusted Travel Advisors

Connecting Friends & Family Through Stress-Free Vacation Planning

Discover the joy of personalized travel. Our expert advisors craft custom itineraries — from Disney magic to European adventures — tailored entirely around you.

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+ Clients Served

5-Star Google Reviews

Time Magellan Award Winner

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Authorized Earmarked Agency

The LiBT Difference

Discover the Joy of Personalized Travel

Not sure how to piece together the perfect itinerary? Our team thrives on creating custom plans built entirely around your desires and dreams.

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Specialized Travel Planning

Whether it’s a multi-city tour, an exotic island getaway, or an adventure-packed holiday, we meticulously arrange every detail for a seamless experience.

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Personalized Customer Service

“Book and forget” isn’t in our vocabulary. From first contact through your return home, you become part of the LiBT family — supported every step of the way.

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Your Adventure, Our Expertise

Each of our agents specializes in a destination or niche, so you always get first-hand, in-depth knowledge — maximizing value and time in-destination.

Where We Plan

Featured Destinations & Specialties

From the parks of Orlando to the coastlines of Europe — explore the journeys our advisors love crafting most.

Authorized Disney Vacation Planning - Epcot Flower Festival

Authorized Disney Earmarked Agency

Disney Destination Planning

Magical, customized trips to the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line® and more.

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Top Selling Agency · 2018 & 2019

European Vacation Planning

UNESCO sites, timeless culture, and unforgettable cuisine across the continent.

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Ocean, River, and Lake Cruise Vacation Planning

Ocean · River · Lake

Cruise Planning

Certified cruise specialists pairing the perfect ship and itinerary to your style.

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Sapphire Select · ALGV Partner

All-Inclusive & Beach

Relax, unwind, and sip something cold — we’ll pair the perfect beach for you.

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Personalized Travel Planning Is The New Way To Vacation

Benefits of Planning With a LiBT Agent

Customization Benefit

We plan a vacation you actually want — see the sites you want to see, on your time.

Travel Preferences Benefit

Breakfast included every day? Concierge class? We deliver exactly what you’re looking for, every time.

Comprehensive Arrangements

Airfare, accommodations, transfers, travel insurance — all organized into one beautiful itinerary.

Direct Contact Guarantee

One phone call away — always a real person, before and during your trip. No automated systems.

Real Stories

What Our Travelers Say

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Our agent’s knowledge and thoroughness gave us total peace of mind — every single detail was taken care of, start to finish.

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Multi-Destination European Tour

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From three cruises to swimming with dolphins and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, every reservation and recommendation was spot on. We highly recommend this team for any trip.

Andrea’s Clients

Royal Caribbean & Orlando Getaway

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A 16-day journey through Spain and Portugal — flights, trains, taxis, day trips, and hotels — all planned to perfection and completely stress-free.

The Youngs

Spain & Portugal

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Our agent even tracked the weather weeks ahead to plan around it, and sent us off with a bag of travel essentials before we left. Truly stress-free from start to finish.

A Disney Family

Walt Disney World

Recognized Excellence

Awards & Trust

4x Magellan Award Winner

Judged by industry peers as among the best in travel.

261+ 5-Star Reviews

Our clients have spoken — and they keep coming back.

Top Selling European Vacation Travel Agency Badge

Top Selling Agency

Northeast & Pittsburgh region, European Vacations 2018 & 2019.

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Sapphire Select Agency

Top-tier advisor status with Apple Leisure Group Vacations’ all-inclusive resort portfolio.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about how Life is Better Traveling works.

How much does it cost to use a travel advisor at Life is Better Traveling?

Life is Better Traveling operates as a fee-based travel agency. Planning fees vary by trip complexity and destination and are disclosed upfront before any work begins. The fee covers personalized research, vendor coordination, and ongoing support before, during, and after the trip.

Is Life is Better Traveling an authorized Disney travel agency?

Yes. Life is Better Traveling is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner through the Disney Earmarked program, an invitation extended to only a small number of U.S. travel agencies based on first-hand expertise with Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and other Disney destinations.

Does Life is Better Traveling have special status with Apple Leisure Group Vacations resorts?

Yes. Life is Better Traveling holds Sapphire Select agency status with Apple Leisure Group Vacations, recognizing top-performing advisors across ALGV’s portfolio of all-inclusive resort brands, with elevated support and added perks for clients booking through these properties.

What destinations does Life is Better Traveling specialize in?

Advisors specialize across Disney and theme park vacations, European multi-city tours, ocean and river cruises, and all-inclusive beach resorts in destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, and French Polynesia. Each advisor focuses on a specific niche to provide first-hand destination knowledge.

Does Life is Better Traveling have a physical office?

No. Life is Better Traveling operates as a home-based, remote-first agency headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Planning and communication happen by phone, email, and video chat, allowing advisors to focus fully on itinerary details rather than a storefront.

What support is available during a trip, not just before booking?

Clients stay connected to their personal advisor throughout the entire trip, not only during planning. If an issue arises with a hotel, tour operator, or cruise line while traveling, the advisor intervenes directly with the vendor on the client’s behalf.

Has Life is Better Traveling won any travel industry awards?

Yes. The agency has been recognized as a four-time Magellan Award winner, an honor judged by travel industry peers, and has been named a Top Selling Agency in the Northeast and Pittsburgh region for customized European vacations in 2018 and 2019.

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A look at the destinations our clients are trusting us with lately — from Australia and New Zealand to Japan and beyond.

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