The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step to protect consumers from hidden fees in the travel and entertainment industries. On December 17, 2024, the FTC announced afinal Junk Fees Rulethat bans hidden junk fees, requiring...

Adventure Travel's Global Pulse: Insights from the 2024 ATDI Report

As a proud member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Privada Travel is excited to share the latest findings from the 2024 Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI). This...

Understanding the New European Travel Systems: EES and ETIAS

Updated March 14, 2025

On 5 March, EU Home Affairs Ministers endorsed a revised timeline for the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and...

2025 Travel Trends: Luxe, Transformative, and Tailored to You

The 2025 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals a clear message: today’s travelers are seeking more than mere getaways. They want transformative journeys that foster deeper connections with loved ones...

New ‘Automatic Airline Refund’ rules are now in effect

The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced new rules requiring automatic refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights. Although these changes don’t drastically alter your...

Billings, Montana, October 24, 2024 –Privada Travel, the boutique travel agency founded by Carol Austin, a 30-year veteran in the adventure travel industry, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership group. This strategic move follows a...

By Jaime Biesiada

Travel Weekly May 16, 2023

Carol Austin, who ran small-group adventure tour operator Austin Adventures with her husband, Dan, has launched a new travel agency, Privada Travel.

Based in Billings, Mont., Privada Travel is focused on...

Didn’t we all feel confined or caged in our homes for two years when COVID-19 was at its peak?It’s true, but to protect us, travel was banned, and the airports were closed. That’s why people with a knack for traveling were literally going crazy because...