Let’s talk adventure. Do you know what I mean when I say “adventure?” According to Wikipedia, “Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration with perceived and possibly actual risk, and potentially requiring specialized skills and physical exertion. Adventure travel includes two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature.”… Read More
Affordable African Adventure
Where in the world: 7-day East Africa Safari Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: October 21, 2015 – April 23, 2016 Cost: $1,999pp Why I Like It: Seriously? That price is less than what the airfare is for this destination. We are talking a $1,570 discount per person for a comparable itinerary. You get roundtrip airfare from New York… Read More
Asia Adventure: Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok
Where in the world: 8-night Asia Adventure: Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Year round Cost: $859pp Why I Like It: Unbelievable deal! Price includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur and from Bangkok to Los Angeles. This cheap price also includes 3n hotel in Bangkok and 3n hotel in Kuala Lumpur, internal… Read More
Cruise Industry is on Steroids
Okay, it’s official. The cruise industry has gone crazy. In 2016, both Royal Caribbean and Carnival will introduce the biggest ships ever. Now if you’re not aware, to date the biggest ships are Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. Oasis of the Seas is the length of four football fields and has sixteen decks! Allure… Read More
Cheap Travel Tip: Five Ways to Save $$$ on Hotel Rooms
Lodging is one of the biggest costs of vacations. Here’s a few ways to save money whether you’re booking moderate or deluxe lodging: 1. Call! You will often get a better rate dealing directly with the hotel than online. I’m talking about calling the property directly NOT the central reservations line. 2. Be flexible if possible. Changing your time one… Read More
Travel Tip: Passports
September is Passport Awareness Month so I wanted to be sure to make you aware of some things. The biggest thing is timing. Check your passport. Is it up to date? Make sure it doesn’t expire within six months of your travel dates. All passports must be valid for six months after any international trip. You must have a passport… Read More