Vacation Without a Plan?
November 24th, 2009

You have a most likely financial plan. You may have a workout and diet plan. You probably have a plan for many other aspects of your life. Yet when it comes to vacations, people are happy to spend several thousand dollars on a last minute “deal” and hope it will all work out. As a [...]

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Give Back by Traveling
November 12th, 2009

We’ve been doing so many blogs on food and drink and while delicious, I thought I’d break them up with a note about another exciting opportunity in the travel industry. One of the great parts about any industry is the ability to give back. In travel, when we’re getting to spend time and money to [...]

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Must-Have Amenities
October 13th, 2009

I love hotels. I may be one of the few people that says that. I also love airports as long as I don’t have a twelve hour layover or am sleeping on the floor because I’ve missed my connection.
Being in the travel industry, I’m constantly taking in what my hotels and airports have to offer, [...]

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Road Trip Reality Check
September 16th, 2009

Ever embarked on a road trip only to realize the rental car stereo gets only one station, the route on your google directions is closed and you have no idea where to go, or the nearest food stop that looks remotely attractive is eighty miles away and your starving?
Yep! Road trips can be [...]

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Why Vacation Now – Part 2
August 27th, 2009

Back in April I did a post called “Why Vacation Now?” It provided some insight into why it was not a bad time to travel, despite many people’s fear over the economy, potential (or recent) job loss, and just money in general.

Now that summer is on its way out and many people have [...]

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Who Really Offers Accessible Travel?
August 25th, 2009

As someone who loves to inspire others to travel, I like everyone to have the opportunity to travel. This includes those who cannot get around as easily as others. A few weeks back “Wordgathering”* posted a question on my blog asking about the most accessible airlines and European cities. I love this, as it addressed [...]

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Air Fares Revisited
August 13th, 2009

Air fare is confusing. It shouldn’t be, but it is. Prices change quickly, vary from source to source and there are a large number of potential myths surrounding when, where and how to book airfare. 
 
A reader recently posted several questions on one of my blogs regarding just this, and since I am sure she is [...]

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How, What, When, Where, Why?
August 6th, 2009

How, What, When, Where, Why?
 
How do I get from this Rome to the Amalfi Coast?
 
What are the best sites to see in Vienna (Bangkok, Capetown, etc)?
 
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
 
Where is the best place to exchange currency?
 
Why is airfare A higher than airfare B when the flights look the same?
 
The basic [...]

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Travel Myths – Fact or Fiction
July 22nd, 2009

Travel Myth – Fact or Fiction
 
Travel has changed a lot over the years – in some ways for the better, in some ways for the, well, not so much better. Often, these changes are big enough to make it to the general public (most major US carriers now charging for checked luggage, for example). Other [...]

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A “New” Alternative to Hotels
July 10th, 2009

 
Vacation rentals have been around for a long time. What’s new about them is that they’re becoming increasingly popular with travelers looking for something other than the traditional hotel. In the past, vacation rentals have been associated with certain regions – mainly beach locations that were not yet built up with hotels and tourist attractions.
 
These [...]

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