Flying is a hassle these days, no doubt. But there are a few ways to make the experience as pleasant as possible: 1. Relax. The worst is over. You’ve already survived airport parking, baggage check-in, and security lines! Think of the flight as a last chance to rest and recharge before your vacation begins. 2. Be smart. Don’t eat… 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
Ten Trips That Should Be On Your Bucket List
ICE HOTEL 1. Holiday trip: CHRISTKINDLMARKT (Christmas Market) in Munich, Germany is one of the biggest and best yuletide celebrations in the world. Visitors will find beautiful handmade ornaments, crèche dolls, wooden toys, ornate candles and more. Seasonal activities, such as concerts and tree lightings, are abundant. www.muenchen-tourist.de. Another big festival held in Munich, OKTOBERFEST, is the biggest beer celebration… Read More
Most Popular Tourist Attractions in America
Las Vegas (Nevada), www.lasvegastourism.com National Mall (Washington, DC), www.mustseewashingtondc.com/attractions/national-mall.html Walt DisneyWorld Resort (FL) and Disneyland (CA): both average 15 – 17 million visitors a year), www.disneyworld.disney.go.com and www.disneyworld.disney.go.com Times Square (New York City), www.mustseenewyork.com/attractions/times-square.html Lake Mead Recreation Area (Arizona-Nevada), www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/nearbyattractions.htm Fisherman’s Wharf and Golden Gate Recreation Area (San Francisco, CA), www.fishermanswharf.org Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee), www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm Niagara Falls… Read More
Five Ways To Save Money While Visiting the Fifteen Most Popular European Attractions
Acropolis (Athens, Greece) Pompeii (Campania, Italy) Rome Coliseum and Roman Forum (Rome, Italy) Trevi Fountain (Rome, Italy) Stonehenge (Salisbury, England) Westminster Castle, House of Parliament, and Big Ben (London, England) Eiffel Tower (Paris, France) Louvre Museum (Paris, France) Versailles (outside Paris) St. Mark’s Square (Venice, Italy) Sistine Chapel and The Vatican (Rome, Italy) Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa, Italy) Champs-Elysees… Read More
Planning a Caribbean Vacation
There are lots of things to consider. First, what kind of vacation will it be? A family vacation? A romantic getaway? A cruise or resort stay? Active or pure relaxation? Does the resort have what you want, such as nightlife, casino, first class dining options, and spa? Or would you prefer to pay less and skip these amenities? How long… Read More