Do you pack too much? So many folks are guilty of that. We’re afraid of getting somewhere and not having everything we might need. This is especially true for adventure travel as you cannot just run out into the jungle or hop down off the top of a mountain and pick up some aspirin or a pair of socks. You… Read More
Best Spring Break Tips You Will Read This Year
It’s less than six weeks until Spring Break and Easter (March 27, 2016). That means it’s time to get serious about your travel planning. So where is the best place to go this year? For years, the top destinations remain pretty much the same and they are Las Vegas, Key West, South Padre Island (TX), Daytona Beach, Myrtle Beach (SC), Miami… Read More
Christmas Greetings From Around the World
Merry Christmas! (American/English) Geseënde Kersfees! (South African) Merii Kurisumasu! (Japanese) メリークリスマス Mele Kalikimaka! (Hawaiian) Feliz Navidad! (Mexican) Buon Natale! (Italian) Frohe Weihnachten! (German) Joyeux Noël! (French) Feliz Natal! Portugese) С Рождеством! (Russian) Vrolijk kerstfeest! (Dutch) God jul! (Swedish) Veselé vánoce! (Czech) Mutlu Noeller! (Turkish) Selamat Natal! (Indonesian) Zul Sariin Bayariin Mend Hurgie! (Mongolian) Heri la Krismasi! (Swahili) ‘Ia ‘oa’oa e… Read More
Holiday Travel Tips (Part 3 of 3): The Carry-on Bag
Here we are at the heart of the matter–the carry on bag. I have watched more battles over carry on bags and overhead bins than I care to remember. And it is getting worse as most airlines are charging the majority of passengers for checked bags. So now folks are trying to avoid these fees by carrying all their stuff… Read More
Holiday Travel Tips (Part 2 of 3): Five Things You Need to Know
Traveling anywhere these days can be challenging but it is especially so during the holiday season. Here are five ways you can make it less stressful: If you’re flying, go early. The first few flights of the day are the least likely to be delayed or cancelled. I’m talking about about flights before 8:30 a.m. Also, the best odds for… Read More
Five Fun Things To Do This Holiday Season
There are tons of fun things to do at Christmas time across the U.S. but here are a few of my favorites: Christmas at Biltmore. This 8,000 acre estate will be decorated to the hilt with close to fifty trees and thousands of ornaments and miles of ribbons, garland, and lights. There are two options. First, you can do a… Read More