Category: Travel Tips
6 Fabulous Beach Essentials
Anything that makes vacationing easier, count me in! I’m all about bringing things that are practical and affordable and I think I just may have found the perfect list of essential beach items. Not only can they be easily stowed away in your luggage, but you can find an inexpensive selection of each item at […]
What to do Before Leaving the Country
You can hear me singing my lungs out every time I head off to explore another foreign country! I’m always so excited in fact that there have been times when I have forgotten key things that could have saved me time and avoided stress if I had only remembered them. Learning through experience, I’ve now […]
9 Family Cruising Tips
Are you planning a family cruise? See below for some of the most frequently asked cruise questions you should know the answer to before you book. Q: When should I book? A: As soon as possible! If you are booking a cruise for the holidays, book at least 9 months out! Cruises, especially on Disney, sell […]
5 Benefits of Escorted Tours
Have you ever thought of taking an escorted tour before? While the do-it-yourself vacation can be fulfilling, there is just something about escorted tours that you don’t get with any other type of vacation. So, what is so great about escorted tours? I’m glad you asked! Say goodbye to waiting in long lines! You know […]
What to Ask: Purchasing Travel Protection
Purchasing travel protection is highly recommended when going on vacation, even when there is no foreseeable obstacle in the future. However, travel protection policies are not created equal. So how do you know what you are purchasing? Is it going to cover everything you can think of and more? Here are 3 questions to ask […]
Top FREE Travel Apps
Take a look at these FREE apps to assist you on your next vacation: Mobile Passport: Looking to save time when you return from a fabulous foreign destination vacation? This app will help expedite your entry back into the U.S. Follow the instructions in the app and once you have landed, follow the Mobile Passport […]
3 Ways to Choose an All-Inclusive Resort
You have decided to stay at an all-inclusive resort. And I mean, why not? You get the best value for what you are going to pay. While many all-inclusive resorts include your hotel room, entertainment, tips, gratuities, some non-motorized water sports, food, and beverages, many resorts also offer a variety of water parks, exercise and […]
You’re On Board, Now What?
The long awaited moment has finally arrived! You have completed the cruise check-in process and have stepped onto the ship. Now what? Embarkation day is my favorite day. It means that my cruise is just beginning and everything around me is new. Plus, all of my shore excursions at various port destinations are just around […]
Marriott Data Breach: The Next Step
Any time there is a massive breach of what was believed to have been “secure,” there undergoes a major re-evaluation of security measures. It is no different in the case of Marriott’s recent data breach alert that lasted between 2014 and September 10, 2018 at its Starwood properties. Previous Starwood guests, approximately 500 million, may […]
Why Cruise the Hawaiian Islands?
A Hawaii cruise is one of the best ways to see all the main Hawaiian Islands. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America sails the paradise of Hawaii year round. Because this is the only U.S flagged ship, it is allowed to sail between the Hawaiian Islands without an international stop. There are many advantages and […]
