Image by AlKok via Flickr Vacations should reflect those who take them. This is your chance to get away, unplug, and unwind. Some vacationers adore laying poolside and sipping cool drinks all day. Others dream of adventure and excitement. If you are looking inject a sense of adventure in your next vacation, here are a few tips. Be a kid. How about a rollercoaster crawl across the nation? Leave your cares at home and scream your lungs out as you quest to find the biggest, baddest coaster around. Today's coasters come in two types: wooden and steel. Both have their own distinct look and … [Read more...]
Luxury Holiday Rentals
May 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image by kudumomo via Flickr Staying up all night wrapping presents, filling the stockings, arranging the gifts, and decorating the tree. It was all for that magical morning. The time when wide-eyed children everywhere swear they believe in Santa Claus, and will do so forever. The circle of life continues. The children grow up, they take the magic to their homes with their small children, and the holidays fade to dinners and watching the grandkids opening the presents. There is are several advantages to this later stage in life, a lot less responsibility for one, and a lot more … [Read more...]
Spending Time in Atlantic City
May 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Atlantic city has exciting night life, tons of shopping, and of course, gambling. While the gambling attracts the players to the city, there are many other attractions to keep them there, and keep them spending. Plenty of activity, slot machines, table games, high rollers, can all be found right along the boardwalk in Atlantic City. While sports betting is still not legal in Atlantic City, the interest is there. In fact, voters will be given the chance in November 2011 to legalize sports betting. Sports betting is legal in only four states right now, Nevada … [Read more...]
Saving Money on Vacations
April 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Many people are looking at ways to cut down costs in their lives as gas prices continue to rise and discretionary budgets continue to dwindle. You may think that vacations have become a luxury that you just can't justify anymore in this economy. However, there are lots of low-cost vacation possibilities - both for the person who enjoys putting thought into the vacation planning process and for those that feel a true vacation should be free of worry and street. If you're willing to put a little work into planning a piecemeal vacation, you can create a customized … [Read more...]
Guidelines for Bringing a Small Pet on an Airplane
March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Everyone loves a vacation, but what if you have a small dog or cat at home? You could board the animal or ask a friend or relative to look after then while you are gone, but then you might miss them while you are away. Well, many airlines allow you to bring your furry friends along as long as you notify them ahead of time. Airlines have different specifications but here are some general rules when bringing your pet along for a flight. Usually, you will be able to bring your small cat or dog in a carrying case with enough room for them to stand up and turn around. You will also want to make … [Read more...]
Knowing where to Stay in the Windy City
March 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chicago is a wonderful place to travel to on a vacation. You can see Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, go shopping on Michigan Avenue or take in the exciting nightlife. However, there are some important things you should be aware of before booking your accommodations. There are many hotels to stay at in Chicago and the surrounding area. The best rates are near O'Hare Airport, where you will be a 30 minute "L" train ride from downtown. The "L" is very convenient and can get you just about anywhere you want to go in Chicago. If you choose to stay in the heart of downtown, … [Read more...]
How to Maximize your Vacation Experience
March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many people are lucky to go on one, let alone two or more vacations a year, especially in today's economy. A great way to make a single vacation feel like more than just one trip is a cruise. You can use your trip to the cruise's port as part of your vacation. Since many people do not live in a city on the ocean, they will have to travel to places like Florida, California or Massachusetts to take a cruise. These are great places to visit a few days before or after your cruise. You can arrive a few days early and see the sites before spending the rest of your trip at sea. It will be like … [Read more...]
Booking the Cheapest Rates at Online Travel Sites
March 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Online travel sites have made it very quick and easy to book travel arrangements with just a few clicks of your mouse. They offer a variety of hotels, flights, car rentals and even attractions to do while on the trip. The best part is the huge savings that they offer. But, while they usually offer cheaper deals than booking direct, you still may be missing out on the best deals possible. The price of your vacation depends on when you book it and can change by hundreds of dollar over a short period of time. While travel sites do not offer information about when they offer the cheapest … [Read more...]
What to do when Traveling without your Car
March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It would be great if you could bring your car with you everytime when you go on vacation. However, you know that sometimes that is not possible unless you are a road warrior who loves to take road trips. If you are not a driving machine, you will have to look into other options. The first choice is to rent a car. Usually you can pick them up and drop them off right at an airport, but you have to pay for gas and possibly parking. This is convenient but can use up some of that spending money you saved for your trip. Bigger cities will often have cabs available to you at any hour of the … [Read more...]
Travel Insurance and Discretion
February 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There is an old saying that discretion is the better part of valor. And while this is definitely true on the battle field, it is also true when it comes to purchasing travel insurance for the trips that you take. After all, taking a trip can run the gamut from being nothing more than a simple weekend getaway to a neighboring state, all the way up to flying thousands of miles to a developing country where the culture is completely different from the one you are used to. In this day and age, it is very easy to have your trip cancelled, and travel insurance is the best way to avoid taking a large … [Read more...]