Yes, you read correctly. Henna na Hotel in Japan just opened the world’s first hotel almost totally “manned” by robots. And they are colorful robots too! Check out the dinosaur robot who checks guests in! It’s not a gimmick but a conscious effort to save on labor costs. Regardless of the reasoning, you have to admit that it is a… Read More
World Elephant Day
In light of recent events regarding trophy hunting in Africa, I would like to draw attention to WORLD ELEPHANT DAY. It is on August 12, 2015 and I encourage you to visit www.worldelephantday.org and sign the petition to protect these beautiful animals. Hunting for the sake of the kill or for animal body parts, such as tusks and paws, should… Read More
Best Beaches
There’s only four weeks left of summer. Can you believe it? So this is your last chance to squeeze in a beach vacation. Here are my recommendations: Best Beach Vacation for Golfers=Myrtle Beach, SC. Why? The Grand Strand boasts more than 100 golf courses, most of which are championship courses. They also have lots of family entertainment options at their… Read More
Ten Tipping Tips
Tipping is tricky. Do you still leave a good tip if the service was bad? Should it be 15% or more? Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tip calculations should be based on the pre-tax amount. 2. Give 15% in a modest restaurant. 3. Give 20% in an upscale restaurant. 4. Give extra if you feel you received special… Read More
Secret Tip: Ten Things You Can Do in Vegas Besides Gambling
Vegas has a lot to offer besides casinos. And some pretty cool stuff too… 1. SlotZilla is an urban zipline that allows you to zip above the crowds at 35mph! 2. Combat Ace Flight lets you pretend you’re Tom Cruise in the movie, Top Gun. 3. Explore Red Rock Canyon. In addition to beautiful landscapes and a pleasantly challenging climb,… Read More
Travel Tips
Sometimes little things can wreck havoc on travelers and it’s the little things we tend to overlook, isn’t it? 1. 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 or passport card… Read More