Last Updated: June 14, 2026
Welcome to Dana Zeliff Travel Design by The Talking Suitcase (“Website” “The Talking Suitcase” “we,” “us,” or “our”), owned and operated by Dana Zeliff, an independent travel advisor with Dugan’s Travels LLC.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
These Terms apply to your use of the Website and its content. Travel bookings and travel planning services are governed separately by our Travel Client Terms & Conditions.
1. Informational Purposes Only
The content published on The Talking Suitcase is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only.
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, travel information can change frequently, including but not limited to:
- Entry requirements
- Visa requirements
- Health requirements
- Cruise policies
- Airline schedules
- Pricing and availability
- Attraction hours and fees
We make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on this Website.
Users should independently verify travel information with the applicable supplier or governmental authority before making travel decisions.
2. No Professional Advice
Information provided on this Website does not constitute legal, financial, tax, medical, or immigration advice.
Readers should consult the appropriate professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
Travel recommendations are based on personal experiences, research, and opinions and may not be suitable for every traveler.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website, including but not limited to:
- Articles
- Blog posts
- Itineraries
- Travel guides
- Photographs
- Graphics
- Logos
- Videos
- Downloads
- Digital resources
is the property of The Talking Suitcase and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
You may:
- Share links to our content
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original content
You may not:
- Republish full articles
- Use our photographs without permission
- Copy itineraries for commercial use
- Scrape or mass-download content
4. User Conduct
By using this Website, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Website
- Upload malicious software or code
- Interfere with Website functionality
- Harvest or collect user information
- Post spam or offensive comments
We reserve the right to remove comments or restrict access to users who violate these Terms.
5. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, reviews, photographs, or other content to the Website, you grant The Talking Suitcase a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and publish such content in connection with the operation of the Website.
You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit.
We reserve the right to remove content at our sole discretion.
6. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Privacy practices
- Services
- Products
- Availability of external websites
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.
7. Affiliate Relationships & Advertising
The Talking Suitcase participates in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you.
This Website also displays advertisements through third-party advertising providers.
Please review our Disclosure & Affiliate Policy and Privacy Policy for additional information regarding affiliate relationships, cookies, and advertising technologies.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Talking Suitcase, Dana Zeliff, and Dugan’s Travels LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to:
- Use of this Website
- Reliance on Website content
- Errors or omissions
- Interruptions or Website unavailability
- Third-party services or links
Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
9. No Guarantee of Results
Any testimonials, reviews, recommendations, or examples provided on this Website are for illustrative purposes only.
Individual travel experiences and outcomes may vary.
We do not guarantee specific results, savings, upgrades, loyalty benefits, or travel experiences.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Talking Suitcase, Dana Zeliff, Dugan’s Travels LLC, affiliates, employees, contractors, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
11. Accessibility
We strive to make our Website accessible and usable for all visitors. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require assistance accessing content, please contact us.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on the Website.
Your continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in Virginia.
14. Related Policies
Please also review our:
- Privacy Policy
- Disclosure & Affiliate Policy
- Travel Client Terms & Conditions
These policies are incorporated by reference into these Terms where applicable.
15. Contact Information
Dana Zeliff Travel Design by The Talking Suitcase
Dana Zeliff
Independent Agent with Dugan’s Travels LLC
Website: https://www.thetalkingsuitcase.com
Email: [email protected]
