Tweet After months of saving and planning, you are ready to embark on your dream vacation. That trip may take you to a much-desired Caribbean destination or perhaps you will be visiting a country on the western edge of the Pacific rim. Regardless of your plans, there is one factor that can ruin everything: the […]
Tweet Maybe you have already taken your vacation and have some more time off coming. Or, maybe you are still considering your vacation plans and realize that traveling far from home is just not going to work out this year for a variety of reasons including financial. That means you are a prime candidate for […]
Tweet If you haven’t taken your family on vacation this year, you may be filled with both anticipation and dread. Anticipation for simply getting away from home and dread as you think of ways to keep small children entertained for the long trip ahead. Whether traveling by car, plane or by train, there are some […]
Tweet Millions of Americans will be heading out for Independence Day, taking a well-earned respite to celebrate the holiday with their families and friends. This year, the holiday falls on a Friday, automatically giving most people a three-day weekend. Even so, not everyone will be able to go away for the extended weekend. If your […]
Tweet Visit most any major museum and you could pay handsomely for your admission, your store visit and access to a special exhibit. Museums must make money to sustain their operations, but that doesn’t mean you should be gouged as you make your way through the various galleries. Here is how you can save money […]
Tweet If you plan to take to the skies this summer, you should know that certain carry-on rules are in effect. No, not the rules that your airline has, but the restrictions placed on travelers by the Transportation Security Administration or TSA. The TSA is tasked with keeping people safe while traveling. Here is what […]
Tweet Good health and travel are not, unfortunately, a given. Exposure to germs, different sanitary conditions and foods can get you sick and seriously so. Here is what you need to know about food safety when traveling abroad. Foodborne Illness How problematic is food borne illness? According to the World Health Organization, millions of people […]
Tweet Most people travel with someone, including their spouse or family. Then again, there are millions of unattached folk who may travel with friends or, if not able to find someone, they will travel alone. If you are a solo traveler, you will have the freedom to come and go as you please. Even so, […]
Tweet If you are planning to travel abroad this summer, the United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, has issued a number of travel warnings for your consideration. Although these warnings do not forbid travel to the various countries or locations named, Americans are urged to show the utmost caution when traveling to […]
Tweet As you plan your summer vacation, there is one area of preparation that you should give your due consideration: your safety. Whether you are traveling alone or with your family, or traveling for business or for pleasure, there is always a chance that you will cross paths with someone who could steal from or […]