Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Most folks don’t anymore. They think it’s pointless. Not true! I love sitting down and writing out my resolutions for the next year. If you don’t have goals, which is what resolutions are, how can you achieve anything? I think the problem is that people make unobtainable resolutions, such as losing a bunch of… Read More
Secret Travel Tip: Ten Best Travel Planning Sites
Passport and Visa information: www.travel.state.gov/passport Trip planning: www.tripadvisor.com Independent travel: www.independenttraveler.com Hotel rooms and resorts: www.hotels.com and www.sandalsresorts.com (all-inclusive) Travel Advisories: www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html To Find a Travel Agent: www.astanet.com For information on Cruises: www.clia.org For weather reports worldwide: www.weather.com Inoculations and Health Warnings: www.cdc.gov Travel and Tourism Sites for U.S. states and territories: www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism Travel accessories and gadgets: www.iwantoneofthose.com For hundreds of travel… Read More
Cheap Travel Tip: Three Ways To Eat & Sleep on the Cheap
1. www.hotels.com. This is an affiliate of travel giant, Expedia. Find the best deals on hotels, flights, and packages. Choose from more than 150,000 properties worldwide. www.hotels.com does not charge a fee if you need to change or cancel your reservation and they offer a price match guarantee! 2. www.restaurant.com. Eating out doesn’t have to be expensive! Choose from more than… Read More
Five Hidden Costs That Can Annihilate Your Vacation Budget
There are all kinds of unexpected vacation expenses. In the travel industry, they’re known as “hidden costs” and they really add up. Here are five things to watch out for: 1. CRUISES: Tipping. Everyone gets a tip from cabin stewards to wait staff. It is automatically added to your bill and can add up to $300 for a 10-day cruise… Read More
CHEAP TRAVEL TIP: Ten Ways to Save Big $$$
There are so many ways to save money on travel that I wrote a comprehensive reference, The Encyclopedia of Cheap Travel: Save Up to 90% on Lodging, Flights, Tours, Cruises, and More! The book addresses every aspect of travel so it covers alot of ground. Here are just a few money-saving tips and resources that you’ll find in this book: 1. TOURS: Use… Read More