Understanding Hotel Ratings
In most travelers’ pursuit for a balance between budget and luxury, extensive research on hotel accommodations is usually an indispensable task during the planning stage. This is made easy by a wide-array of online resources such as hotel websites, user reviews, and professional reviews. Since self-serving proclamations and photo galleries on a hotel’s website are […]
Useful Extras to Pack When Traveling
Pack light! This is the mantra every traveler must adhere with. However, some things are just worth the space and added weight in your baggage. True, these extras are not necessary and can be easily dispensed with but they help make travel a lot easier and more enjoyable. Here are some useful extras you may […]
Festivals and Events in the UK
For a lot of Americans traveling to the UK, it’s easy to get caught up in activities that can be labeled as “touristy.” You may spend a few days and nights in London experiencing the city, taking photos of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, and exploring various museums. You may book a tour that takes […]
5 Travel Gift Ideas for the Sports Fans in Your Life
Last week we highlighted travel gift ideas for book lovers. This week, let’s focus on the sports fans in your life. Here are 5 travel gift ideas for all the sports fans. Football Super Bowl XLIX – Glendale, AZ – February 1, 2015 Next February, thousands of football fans from all over the country will […]
5 Travel Gift Ideas for the Book Lovers in Your Life
Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to plan your travel for 2015. Here are five travel gift ideas for the book lovers in your life (or you!). 50 Shades of Romance: Travel to Seattle to join 16 erotic romance writers for a weekend of debauchery, including a […]
Miami Beach Florida Is Not Miami
Miami Beach is not Miami. It often gets caught in the blanket of “greater Miami”, but it is a city unto itself. Its nickname is simply “The Beach” because that’s mostly what there is here. Miami Beach is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. because of all the beaches. It’s really […]
Your Pre-Departure Checklist
OK, you’ve made your holiday plans. You’re ready to pack. Let’s look at a pre-departure checklist for things other than clothes. The very first thing to check is your passport. If you’re traveling out of your home country, is it current? Did you get any visas that are necessary? This is your responsibility whether you […]
Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, cultural attractions and iconic landmarks immediately come to mind when visiting the Marvelous City of Brazil. However, you can only spend so much time beach-bumming and sightseeing during your visit. It is good to know that you have almost unlimited options on how you want to spend your time while in […]
Packing to Minimize Wrinkles in Clothes
Keeping your clothes wrinkle-free is close to impossible when traveling. In fact, your problem starts from the moment the clothes are placed inside your bag. Keeping your clothes wrinkle-free may be impossible, however there are several things you can do to minimize it. The following tips will allow you to keep your clothes ready to […]
Traveling with Food Allergies
There is nothing that can ruin a great trip more than a nasty food allergy attack. You will end up holed up in your hotel room waiting for the symptoms to subside and all the while wasting precious time watching old reruns on TV or, worse, in self-pity. To avoid this unwanted experience, you cannot […]