Where in the world: 7-night German Christmas Market (Frankfurt, Baden Baden, Fussen & Munich) Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: The markets are open from the last week in November to Christmas Day. Cost: $1,239pp Why I Like It: This is on my bucket list! And this is the best price I’ve seen for this spectacular seasonal event. This… Read More
Climbing Mount Everest: Ultimate Adventure or Madness?
As an adventure traveler who has participated in many worldwide adventures, I plunged into reading Into Thin Air enthusiastically. This is the story of the disastrous climb up Mt. Everest in May 1996. I have flown over Mount Everest on a sightseeing flight and camped in the Himalayas but have never entertained the notion of climbing this mountain. I did… Read More
Adventure Activities Glossary: Abseiling to Zorbing
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
Cheap Travel Tip: Top Travel Planning Sites
Do you know the best travel sites? According to a survey done by eBizMBA, these are the most popular travel sites and I agree that these are definitely worth bookmarking: Booking.com =find worldwide lodging deals 112 – eBizMBA Rank | 40,000,000 – Estimated Unique Monthly Visitors | 125 – Alexa Rank TripAdvisor = the world’s largest travel site with 225… 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