Archive for December, 2007
Don't Use The Glass In Your Hotel Room!
YUCK! We found this shocking video story on Brightcove.com (internet tv). It’s proof that glasses in hotel rooms (no matter how pricey the hotel) NEVER leave the room, and NEVER get a proper washing with soap and hot water or put through a dishwasher. Watch this video and you’ll never drink from a glass in [...]
Get Your Mail Anywhere In The World
Managing print mail at home is one of the great challenges for long term travelers. Whether you’re moving from place to place, or spending a month or more at a new destination, it’s a major puzzle to receive (or keep tabs on) your mail at home. We’ve found a web service that solves the problem! [...]
Where To Vacation Without A Passport
OK, so you meant to apply for a passport… and you still intend to do it… but right now you really need a vacation. Where can you go to find sun and fun with just your photo ID? Choice #1 Hawaii – For Exotic Beauty, Gorgeous Beaches, Top Golf and Remarkable Resorts. Find more information [...]
Is Airline Check-In Going Paperless?
Now that virtually every man, woman, and child carries a cell phone in their pocket, the airlines are planning to go paperless for check-in by sending a boarding pass to your cell phone. In cooperation with the TSA, Continental Airlines has begun testing the new paperless boarding system on nonstop flights. It’s hoped that not [...]
MAXjet Leaves Christmas Travelers Stranded
The all luxury airline MAXjet stopped flying unexpectedly on 12/24, leaving holiday travelers stranded on Christmas Eve. The airline was reportedly trying to find hotel rooms for passengers in New York and London and was placing passengers on alternative flights with other airlines. It’s expected that MAXjet will file for bankruptcy. So just what went [...]
Compare Ski Resorts Worldwide With Ease
It’s going to be a spectacular winter for skiing! (Well, in the United States anyway.) Your biggest challenge will be trying to decide between snow packed vertical runs and powdery lanes all the way from California to Maine. We’ve found a super website that makes choosing the right mountain a cinch. On The Snow has [...]
Alert! Your FF Miles May 'Go Poof' on Dec 31st
Are your frequent flyer miles due to expire at midnight on New Year’s Eve? Most major US airlines have reduced the life of frequent flyer miles this year, so your’s may be expiring sooner than you thought. What causes miles to expire? Basically you need some activity in your account every 12 to 24 months [...]
Spain Tourism Guides
Spain, the land of “S”! Stylish, Sophisticated, Sizzling and Spicy – a treat to all your Senses. Start your travel planning by visiting the Spain National Tourism Bureau. Then focus on the Regions and Cities below:
Save Big Bucks – Rent a Timeshare!
Thanks go to Gary for telling me about RedWeek.com a terrific website for finding Timeshares to rent directly from their owners. We’ve all heard about timeshare owners trading space, but now it’s just as easy to find a timeshare offered for rent. So why rent a timeshare? Easy, they are condo-style accommodations complete with fully [...]
The Cheapest Winter Weeks For Caribbean Travel
The cheapest prices for winter travel to the Caribbean fall on weeks that are traditionally the coldest of the winter. Wow, almost a no-brainer that those are the weeks you should plan your beach escape, right! Here’s the catch – we’re all so stressed out by the holidays, we don’t focus on our winter vacation [...]
