Archive for April, 2009
Stop Blisters With This Quick Easy Remedy
We’re all likely to do a whole lot of walking while on vacation. More often than we’d like, this leads to pesky blisters forming on our feet. As soon as you feel the tingle of a hot blister spot, try this fast, effective remedy. Whip out your lip gloss (or chap stick for the guys) [...]
Calling All Campers, Hikers and Sportsman – Learn to Cook In The Wild
Do you love the smell of a crackling camp fire, and the camaraderie of folks gathered around to watch the flames dance as food slowly roasts on a spit? Do you love to barbecue, add your special sauces, and feed the whole neighborhood? Do the fragrant aromas of freshly baked sourdough bread send you into [...]
Choose Fiji Over of Tahiti To Save a Bundle
An exotic South Pacific vacation is at the top of most of our dream vacation lists. Having spent time in both Tahiti and Fiji, I can tell you without hesitation,”Go – these destinations will knock your socks off”. The islands are every bit as enchanting and sensual as the pictures would have you believe! Two concerns typically [...]
Free Family Travel Guides From Trip Advisor
Great new (free) Family Travel Guides are available for download from the good folks at Trip Advisor. I just got an email (about a dream trip promotion) and added on the bottom of the email were links to their new Family Travel Guides for the USA. I took a quick look, and they are really [...]
The Out Islands of the Bahamas Are Heavenly In Spring
It’s been a long cold winter and you haven’t had a good dose of sunshine and sand between your toes in a long time. Spring breezes may have you itching to dig in the garden, but for me, Spring brings yearnings for crystal clear waters lapping on endless miles of pristine beaches. Yes my friends, May and [...]
World's Oldest Running Play Returns Again in 2010
Once every 10 years the sleepy valley of Oberammergau in the heart of Bavaria welcomes the world for it’s performance of The Passion Play. Don’t be intimidated by the name, just say Ober-Am-A-Gow (like cow). The play was first performed in 1633 as an offering to God with a plea to be spared from further deaths [...]
Always Toss A Bandanna In Your Bag
A colorful bandanna can be one of the most useful items you bring on vacation – here are some of my favorite uses: Tie one on the handle of your suitecase so you can pick it out easily in baggage return Use it as a washcloth in hotels rooms that don’t supply one Dip in water, [...]
A Super Getaway Deal for New England Golfers!
We’ve just received word of a fabulous 3 day golf getaway that will have you thumbing your nose at the recession and taking off to enjoy one of New England’s premier golf resorts with unlimited golf privileges. The Bethel Inn Resort, located just down the mountainside from the Sunday River Ski Area in Bethel Maine, [...]
Choose The Right Credit Card When You Travel
Having just returned from a lengthy trip to a foreign country, I had the opportunity to access my ‘every day’ credit cards to be sure we were bringing cards that would save us the most money while providing the best coverages. Let’s be honest, all cards are not created equal – some are good for [...]
Museums in France Are Free to Anyone Under 25!
Just in time for the busy summer travel season, France has eliminated entrance fees at its national museums and monuments for anyone under the age of 25. (Makes you want to be a college student again doesn’t it!). French President Sarkozy also announced further investment of 100 million euros per year for museums and heritage [...]
