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Most everyone has stayed in a hotel at least once in their lives. Since we are frequent travelers, we stay in a lot of them, and I am not ashamed to say that I am extremely picky when it comes to hotels. The general rule of thumb in my house is that if we have […] More
The holidays are swiftly approaching and with them will be a road trip with children for many families. As families go to see their extended families during the holiday season, we talk about how good it will be to get together, how good the food will be and the perfect gifts to give. What is not […] More
There is no way around it, the world we live in has some dangerous people in it so we need to be street smart. We can’t change the facts of danger but we can learn to be street smart to keep ourselves and our loved ones safer. Being street smart starts with being more aware of […] More
Leave it to Royal Carribean to win your hearts over by bringing Greg Louganis and Michelle Kwan back into the spotlight. No, Michelle won’t be participating in a 25 meter dive and Greg won’t be lacing up a pretty pair of white figure skates. However, the two of them will be participating in the Royal […] More
Summer travel is something most women look forward to all year. The concept of taking a beach vacation, heading to the lake, or visiting a new city makes women feel excited, and it gives them something to look forward to. However, summer packing is enough to make women feel ample stress, because finding the perfect […] More
I don’t know about you, but my husband is usually unhappy if I pack a lot of bags for a trip. He hates having to load all the bags and truly, your gas mileage goes down with the added weight. And if you are flying, you have to pay more at the airport if you are […] More
Why do so many flock to the beach each year? What is the lure? Why do they keep coming back? The reasons are simple enough. The beach has a lot going for it, starting with the price of a beach vacation. The beach, in comparison to many other vacation destinations, is relatively flexible. When you travel to the coast, […] More
Summer is almost here (all right, it’s been here for months for some of us it seems) and that means it is time for pool days, beach days and fabulous vacations where the air is salty and the ocean breeze is relaxing. Let’s not forget a few fruity umbrella drinks, too. Summer is a carefree, […] More
Vacation. The very word conjures up images of lazy days by the pool, relaxation, meals at savory restaurants… and dollar signs. It’s true. To travel is to spend. Vacations are a wonderful thing; the price that comes with them is not. You can’t vacation at no cost, but you can vacation at low-cost. Let’s talk […] More
As the holiday season approaches, many will scramble to locate and lock-in the best airfare rates available. But how do you find them? Here are a few tips to reduce your airfare expense around the holidays. Be Flexible on Days Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most expensive times of the year to travel. The […] More