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 […]
Seven Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Many people travel over the holiday season. As this is also known as the season for colds and flu, it’s important to be proactive when encountering germs. Here are seven tips to help you stay healthy while traveling this holiday season. 1. Wash Your Hands The most important step we can take in staying healthy […]
Flight Etiquette Guide
There is an excess of in-flight horror stories these days. You probably have experienced an intoxicated person a few rows back who doesn’t stop whining at the top of his lungs, or a baby who doesn’t stop crying, or the classic case of an overeager seatmate who goes on and on and on with the […]
Disease Outbreaks
Travelers should stay informed about disease outbreaks just as they do about political unrest or major weather problems at their destination. Consult with a travel medicine doctor, read government alerts, and then, just as with any travel plans, decide on your own comfort level and evaluate the risks for yourself. Whenever word of an outbreak […]
Never Sleepy in Seattle
Seattle is known as “The Emerald City”. It’s the cultural center of the Pacific Northwest. Water defines this city. It sits on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an arm of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington. Rain makes it the Emerald City, and it does have plenty of rain, but despite its reputation, it is […]
Planning Tips for a Perfect Family and Golf Vacation
If you are a lover of the sport, there is no better way to spend your vacation than in the middle of the golf course teeing off to your heart’s content. But, what if your family doesn’t share the same passion for golf? Don’t despair. The following planning tips will help you cook up the […]
Find and Connect with the Locals
When traveling to foreign places, your best guide to discovering a city is through its residents. They know the best kept secrets of the locality, which can likely be those not disclosed in your travel guide! If you are lucky, you just might find a friendly and generous local that will introduce you to a […]