We all like to think that we have an adventurous side, but if put to the test are we up for the challenge? That depends on what the challenge is, doesn’t it? What exactly is adventure travel? Wikipedia defines it as “Adventure travel is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic [...]
Budget Travel
Want to go somewhere this holiday season? If you get a week or so off during the holidays and want to get away… Where to go? Popular places include Hawaii (especially Oahu and the Big Island), Europe (especially the Holiday Markets in Germany), Mexico (especially Cancun, Cozumel, and Acapulco), Australia (our winter is their summer), and [...]
Acropolis (Athens, Greece) Pompeii (Campania, Italy) Rome Coliseum and Roman Forum (Rome, Italy) Trevi Fountain (Rome, Italy) Stonehenge (Salisbury, England) Westminster Castle, House of Parliament, and Big Ben (London, England) Eiffel Tower (Paris, France) Louvre Museum (Paris, France) Versailles (outside Paris) St. Mark’s Square (Venice, Italy) Sistine Chapel and The Vatican (Rome, Italy) Leaning Tower [...]
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during the holidays, so do airfares. From Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The worst days [...]
If you don’t act soon, you’ll be paying premium prices on holiday airfares. The average airline ticket cost $64 more than this time last year. The best deals on airfares are right now—mid-October until the second week of November. After that, the fares will increase by about $5 every single day! If you’re planning to [...]
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I’ll be posting lots of travel news in November, so be sure to stay tuned. And don’t forget that you can find lots of helpful travel reports on my site, such as What’s New at Disney, Planning a Vacation Park Vacation, Cheap Travel Tips, Trips of a Lifetime, and much more. Sneak peek… Increased Airfares [...]
Credit cards are great because you don’t have to carry large sums of cash and there is consumer protection if lost or stolen. So, they are the best way to pay for purchases during your travels. However, there are some caveats: *The card may not be accepted everywhere so be sure to take a widely [...]
There are so many ways to save money on travel that I wrote a comprehensive reference, The Encyclopedia of Cheap Travel: Save Up to 90% on Lodging, Flights, Tours, Cruises, and More! The book addresses every aspect of travel so it covers alot of ground. Here are just a few money-saving tips and resources that you’ll find [...]
There are lots of things to consider. First, what kind of vacation will it be? A family vacation? A romantic getaway? A cruise or resort stay? Active or pure relaxation? Does the resort have what you want, such as nightlife, casino, first class dining options, and spa? Or would you prefer to pay less and [...]
