Category: Trip Planning
Sailing Through The Caribbean – Star Clipper Trip Report
Last winter Clint and I were gazing out to sea at sunset from a funky beach bar on St. Kitts. Off in the distance was the most beautiful sailing ship gliding majestically through the bay with soft sunlight reflecting off its billowing sails. Right then and there I knew I had to get on that ship! A bit of detective work determined that the gorgeous 4 masted schooner was one of Star Clipper’s sailing ships and you guessed it… this winter we went sailing with Star Clipper on a journey through the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. Join me on this memorable journey:
Staying Connected With Your Tablet While Traveling Without The Huge Data Fees
The whole reason for buying a tablet device is to ensure that we can keep our computing interests right at hand, no matter where we go. And, with more of us travelling farther afield these days, the tablet device makes an ideal accompaniment if you’re going to pretty much any far-flung part of the globe. [...]
Top Winter Destinations To Light Your Fire
Not all of us want to escape the cold, now do we? Wicked Good Travel Tips has already touched on Quebec City, but for those who are looking to linger in the winter, here are a few can’t miss travel suggestions :
Best Backpacker Digs For Surfing in Australia
The backpackers you choose to stay at in Australia will have a big effect on the amount of partying and surfing you manage to fit in. These backpackers in Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay and on the Gold Coast have all been carefully selected for their surfboard hire and moonlight activity potential. The surfer’s choice hostel [...]
Intriguing New Resort Hotels For 2012
There’s nothing like taking a ride in a brand new car or vacationing at a glittering new hotel that’s been primped and polished to impress all who enter. While the slow economy has diminished the number of new hotel construction projects in recent years, the winter of 2012 will still see some impressive new additions. [...]
Chip and Pin Credit Cards Available In The USA – Where to Find Them
Chip and Pin credit cards issued in the United States have been on the wish list of international travelers for quite some time now, and I, for one, am ready to sing hallelujah at the announcement that Chip and Pin cards are being introduced by several US banks.
GetARoom.com – Finds Really Great Hotel Room Prices With No Hassle
There’s a new hotel booking site that’s worth your attention. The next time you’re looking for a good hotel rate, give GetARoom.com a try. This website has combined the best aspects of several popular travel search engines and improved on the technologies of popular sites like Hotwire and Priceline. The site was founded by [...]
Three Major Airlines Put Europe On Sale
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of their joint transatlantic partnership, British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia Airlines have launched a terrific winter sale. British Airways is quoting fares as low as $86* round-trip from New York (and major east coast airports) to London.
Unusual Budget Hotels To Add Excitement To Your Vacation
If you are tired of the run-of-the-mill hotel chains which make up a sizable chunk of the budget to mid-range hotel sector, there are a number of ways you can give your vacation the edge but still get a bargain by staying in an unusual cheap hotel.
Big Cruise Bargains During National Cruise Week Oct. 17-23
Calling all vacationers who love getting a great deal on their winter cruise. From now until October 23rd virtually every major cruise line is offering special promotions in what the Cruise Line International Association describes as The World’s Largest Cruise Sale in celebration of National Cruise Vacation Week.
