Where in the world: 6-day Cartegena Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: Select Departure Dates Cost: $1,227pp Why I Like It: This is a good price for five nights in a four-star luxury resort (Estelar Grand Playa Manzanillo). Plus, this price includes round-trip airfare and transfers, as well as all watersports and entertainment. Also included in this price is… Read More
Clever & Cheap Hotel Hacks
So one of the biggest expenses we all face on vacation is lodging. How can you score the lowest fare on a hotel room? Here are my best suggestions: Book directly with the hotel. Do not book online or call the 800# as goes to central reservations and they have NO authority to negotiate rates. However, an individual property has… Read More
Captivating Cape Town
Where in the world: 8-day Cape Town Adventure Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: August 11 – September 30 2016 Cost: $1,999pp Why I Like It: Duh! It’s Cape Town, which has been consistently voted #1 destination in the world by travelers and leading travel publications. I can personally attest to how great it is. It is the heart… Read More
My Five Favorite Cheap Cruise Hacks
Folks always seem surprised when I say that I love cruises. I guess they think that adventure gal doesn’t like being pampered. Not so! I love it! The best part about cruises is that you travel as you’re sleeping, eating, or being entertained. Also, you don’t have to pack and regroup every night or two. Plus, most cruise ships these… Read More
Super Cheap Costa Rica Adventure
Where in the world: 7-day Classic Costa Rica Book by: Until Sold Out Departure Dates: May ’16 – Dec ’16 Cost: $599pp Why I Like It: What’s not to like? For less than $600 you get roundtrip air from Ft. Lauderdale to San Jose (some alternate airports available), airline taxes and fuel surcharges, six nights lodging (2 nights in San… Read More
My Five Favorite Cheap Airfare Hacks
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during peak times (summer and holidays), so do airfares. Throughout the summer and from Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The… Read More