Category: Activities
The Best Family Hotels in Cancun Riviera Maya
Cancun and the Riviera Maya have become one of the best destinations for family travel. Families are flocking to this destination because of the all-inclusive vacation experience and plenty of things to do for all ages. You can explore ancient cultures, swim with whale sharks, swim in a cenote, take a thrilling zip line ride […]
What If the Airline Bumps You?
Why would you get bumped? Because your flight is overbooked. Overbooking is the practice of selling more seats than an airline actually has. They don’t want to have any empty seats, and overbooking insures that every seat will be full even if someone doesn’t show up. Or, as is more likely, at the last minute, […]
Cruising Concerns
In spite of the rapid growth in the popularity of going on a cruise, many have concerns about taking such a vacation. And I want to address and perhaps allay any such worries. First – Fear of getting seasick. This is hardly ever a problem on a river cruise, but even on an ocean cruise, […]
Orlando Trip Planning Aids
It all started with Walt Disney World, but today there’s a lot more to do and see in Orlando. Yes, there are theme parks galore: four in Disney World alone; plus Universal Studios features two theme parks; then there’s Sea World; and also Legoland. In addition, you can visit the Kennedy Space Center, and on […]
The Getaway Guru’s Favorite San Francisco Eateries
Many people love San Francisco, including The Getaway Guru, and lot’s of folks know he came from the city by the bay, visits it as often as he can, and loves to eat in its myriad of great restaurants. Here’s a list of The Guru’s favorites. SEAFOOD: Tadich Grill at 240 California Street is a […]
Alaska is HOT
One of the hottest selling vacations right now is an Alaska cruise. The season is short – last week of April through September – and so, in spite of the fact that almost every cruise line sails Alaska, choice cabins are going fast. Amazingly, prices today are lower than they have ever been. Note: You […]
