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 [...]
European Travel
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 [...]
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 [...]
1. Holiday trip: CHRISTKINDLMARKT (Christmas Market) in Munich, Germany is one of the biggest and best yuletide celebrations in the world. Visitors will find beautiful handmade ornaments, crèche dolls, wooden toys, ornate candles and more. Seasonal activities, such as concerts and tree lightings, are abundant. www.muenchen-tourist.de. Another big festival held in Munich, OKTOBERFEST, is the [...]
