Category: Good To Know
Plan Your Own Cruise Shore Excursions – Save Time and Money
Planning and booking private shore excursions can not only save money, but more importantly save you from waiting in long lines, herded like lemmings in and out of €˜authentic’ reenactments and opportunities to buy the finest gift items (reproduced in China) that you’ve ever seen. (Yes, I’m jaded; I’ve been on one too many tours [...]
10 Ways to Save Money On Board a Cruiseship
You’ll need these money saving tips while on board your next cruise because we all know the cruise reservation price is just the beginning! The cruise lines are hoping you’ll spend twice your initial expenditure on fine wines, pool side drinks, shore excursions, at the gift shop and in the casino. It’s all about finding [...]
Someone Help Me – What Should I Wear on Vacation?
Ladies, this one is for you! I’ve packed and repacked a dozen times in my mind. Clothes are stretched out on the bed of the guestroom at the ready, but I just can’t commit. I’m off to a new destination and am in a quandary about which outfits to pack. Can I wear my favorite [...]
How To Learn Local Customs Before Your Trip
Move over Emily Post and Miss Manners, Wikipedia is the new global authority on what delights and what offends when visiting foreign lands. Part of the charm of traveling is appreciating the differences between cultures. But where is a peck on the cheek essential to saying hello, and where is it an invasion of personal [...]
Travel Safely With Food Allergies – Travel Alert Cards
According to the International Food Information Council, approximately 11 million Americans have life threatening food allergies (Shellfish, Nuts, Eggs, etc.) . A far greater number have food sensitivities and in tolerances (Lactose, Gluten, MSG, etc). And even more of us have dietary restrictions (salt free, sugar free, etc.) If you or a member of your [...]
Family Emergency and Bereavement Airfares – Where To Find Them
Family medical emergency and bereavement fares have become harder to find in the past year as some airlines have eliminated them altogether. The excuse is that competition among airlines has brought prices down to the point that they just can’t afford to reduce them any further – yeah right! We all know that last minute [...]
How to Find A Pet Sitter While Traveling
A growing number of folks love the company of their pets and are reluctant to leave them behind when they go off on vacation. Thankfully many hotels and airlines have adopted pet friendly policies. But on occasion when you want to take an excursion or go off for the evening it would be nice to [...]
How To Find Lowest Priced Caribbean Vacations
Fly me away for some sun and fun! Everyone loves to find a great deal on their next vacation. Whether you know which Caribbean island you want to scoot off to, or you’re just scanning for a great deal, here are the top online sites for finding deals on Caribbean vacations. Follow these 5 steps [...]
How To Find the Lowest Cruise Prices
Cruising has become one of most desired vacation activities in both the United States and throughout Europe. The proliferation of new cruise ships is unprecedented. Each year sees the introduction of half a dozen gleaming new vessels. The good news is that in recent years supply has kept pace with demand, and in some cases [...]
Make Your Own Guide Book
Here’s a new trend among travel publishers – create your own travel guide. More and more travel content and advice is moving out of printed pages and onto the web. Publishers like Fommers, Fodors, Rick Steves, Lonely Planet and Eyewitness have duplicated much of their guide book information and put it on their websites where [...]
