It’s time to start planning and booking IF you are planning to travel this holiday season. I’m here to help and also share some recent questions I’ve received. Holiday Travel Planning will be discussed after the Q & A. Q. What’s my favorite booking tool? A. My favorite booking resource is Hichee.com. It does all the work for you! It… Read More
Five Things to Know Before Using Credit Cards
Here are five things to know before using credit cards when traveling outside the U.S. These include little known perks and hefty fees: Consumer Travel Protections Some credit cards offer consumer protections for delayed flights and lost luggage. Additionally, they provide trip cancellation insurance and accident coverage. Yeah! This is my secret to avoiding jet lag! Access Airport Lounges If… Read More
National Park Pass Sale Ending Soon!
The National Park Service is having a HUGE sale on their Senior Lifetime National Park Pass. I say “sale” but what’s really happening is that the park service is raising admission costs for seniors. It used to be that seniors could buy a pass at a heavily discounted rate, but not anymore! So if you are 62 or older and have… Read More
50 Summer Vacation Hacks
As we head into the summer vacation season, I want to share some important travel tips… OVERSEAS TRAVEL…If you’ll be traveling overseas, make sure your passport and visa (if necessary) are in order. This means check your expiration date. Nearly every country requires that your passport is valid for six months after the date you enter the country. Some require… Read More
TRAVEL NEWS: It’s Too Late To Join TSA Pre-Check!
If you’ve heard about the long lines at airports and are thinking that you should apply for TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry, think again. Transportation Security Administration’s expedited traveler service is backlogged. Big time! In fact, the number of applicants has more than tripled in the last few months. We’re talking about 16,000 applicants a day! It can take weeks… Read More
Five Ways to Rock Your Vacation Video
I asked my good friend, Martin Coble, who is a videographer and owner of Southern Lights Productions, if he would share his favorite tips for getting great video footage of your vacation. Here’s what he had to say, which is also good advice for getting the best photos: Hold your camera correctly, especially when taking video shots. Orient the camera… Read More