Archive for May, 2008
How To Travel and Work Overseas
Who hasn’t dreamed of leaving their ho-hum existence behind to go adventuring in another country, working, playing and sightseeing for months at a time, immersed in another culture. Student exchange employment programs have sprouted up all across the globe, offering anyone over 18 (and enrolled in a college or university program) the opportunity to work [...]
Where To Find Dramatic Lighthouse Inns & Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Stays
Wander along a craggy coast this summer and stay in an historic lighthouse that’s been turned into a charming Lighthouse Keepers Inn or captivating Bed & Breakfast. Dramatic lighthouse accommodations dot the coastline along the east and west of the United States and along the shore of the Great Lakes. Fascinating Lighthouse Inns can also [...]
Scenic Wine Trails Across the USA
Summer grasses are sprouting a vibrant green carpet across the countryside, making it a perfect time to head out with your picnic basket filled with spicy sausage, aged cheese and a good crusty bread in search of a meandering scenic wine trail. What could be better than sipping the day away as you follow a [...]
American Airlines' New Baggage Policy is JUST PLAIN NUTS!
When will the airline madness end??? The latest move by American Airlines simply baffles the mind – all checked baggage will now be charged a fee. Who is making decisions down there in Texas – certainly no one with any common sense?! Today American Airlines announced they will begin charging a $15 fee for your [...]
The Ultimate Chinese Restaurant!
You’ve got to see this to believe it. First take the tram to the start of the trail. Now follow the path. Be sure to hold on to the ‘railing’.
Ten Simple French Travel Phrases
If you’re headed off to France this year and are a bit nervous about communicating, fear not. Just watch this terrific video clip we found on GeoBeats.com entitled “Top Local Phrases”. The adorable host, Sabine Cormy, will introduce you to all the important phrases in a non-threatening David Letterman style countdown. Sabine annunciates each phrase [...]
Where To Find Lowest Around-The-World Airfares
Now that millions of the Boomer generation are reaching retirement age, it’s time for folks to make their dream of circumventing the globe a reality. How many of us have dreamed of winning the lottery and taking off on a trip around the world? It may surprise you to learn that an around the world [...]
Gas Calculator – Estimate Gas Costs Before Your Trip
Find out how much gas you’ll need and how much it will cost before going on your trip. We all know that gas prices are sky high and likely to climb even higher as the summer vacation season approaches. With a slowing economy and frenzied airport scenes, more of us will choose to drive to [...]
Keep All Your Trip Details In One Online File
Now which notepad did I write down my rental car confirmation number on?? I know I printed out the confirmation… what pile on my desk is it hiding in?? I swear I used to be really organized about all this STUFF. But somehow now that everything is paperless, I have more bits of paper with [...]
