Outsmarting the Airlines

With all of the new fees and surcharges, a cheap airline ticket can end up costing much more than the original price.  Add in cost for checked luggage, advance seat assignments, a meal or snack and your ticket can easily cost $100 or more than the price on the ticket. CNN had an interesting article [...]

Neat freak’s guide to clean luggage

Have you ever packed a tube of toothpaste only to have it break and squirt all over the clothes in your luggage?  What about a bottle of wine that you thought you wrapped pretty well?  Ever wonder if you might be bringing home bugs or germs with you when you are coming home from a [...]

Royal Caribbean’s My Time Dining- is it the right choice for you?

We have just returned from the Explorer of the Seas on a 9 night sailing down to the Caribbean.  Our goal for this vacation was to completely relax so I didn’t pre-plan any dinners prior to getting on the ship.  We like to meet other people and usually take the late seating but I didn’t [...]

Mexico Safety- funny video

This video adds humor to the safety issue in Mexico. It is a funny video but has strong and foul language so PLEASE view it with that in mind.  We don’t want to offend anyone.

Hoteliers sue Trip Advisor over false postings

When it comes to hotel reviews, Trip Advisor claims to the the #1 website for “the world’s most trusted travel advise.”  As a travel professional, most in my industry tend to take Trip Advisor reviews with a grain of salt.  Take a look at these 2 for the same hotel. “Mildew in the shower and ‘odd [...]

What not to wear on your next flight

Today is one of the biggest travel days of the year and the new airline security is causing concern for many travelers. Here are some tips on what not to wear on your next flight that may slow you down through the new airport security screening: What Not to Wear: How to Speed Through Airport [...]

10 days of clothes in 1 carry on?

Sceptical? So was I but if you watch this step by step pictorial article, you can see how it can be done. Click here to read and see how a flight attendant can get 10 days worth of clothing into 1 carry on bag.

Packing Tips

Another great article from the Independent Traveler Some travelers jam two weeks’ worth of gear in their bags for a long weekend. Others pack a bit too lightly and forget important things like medicine or passports. Savvy travelers strike the perfect balance and bring just what they need — with a little help from our [...]

If you bought too many souvenirs…

We all do it. We go on vacation and feel the need to buy souvenirs for everyone from the person watering your plants on up to your family. Your luggage is now overloaded, overweight or just won’t carry anything else. What do you do? Here are some suggestions that came from an article from the [...]

Tips for Driving Overseas

This is part of an article from the Smart Traveler: ” Five Tips for Driving OverseasJuly 15, 2010 10:06 am by Christine Sarkis (Smart Traveler) Unfamiliar roads and inscrutable street signs are just a few of the challenges. But with a little preparation, you can take the challenges in stride and enjoy the freedom to [...]

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