The Long Haul
How to Prepare for a Longer Journey or Sabbatical by Greg Garcia Occasionally in life we are presented with the opportunity to travel for more than the traditional two-week holiday that we Americans...
View ArticleTravel Checklist – Before You Go
Every journey begins with a dream—of new vistas, discoveries and experiences. Turning your dreams into reality is a journey in itself, from sorting through vacation ideas, picking a destination,...
View ArticleTravel Checklist – Taking Flight
Planning your trip sets the stage for travel dreams to take flight. Once you’ve gotten Part 1 of your vacation checklist under wraps, you can turn your attention to take-off and landing. Read our...
View ArticleTop 5 Comfort Tips for Your Next Flight
By Lynne Martin, Author of Home Sweet Anywhere Four years ago, my husband and I sold our house, put our treasures in storage and hit the road to live internationally without a home base. We’ve traveled...
View ArticleJet Lag Avoidance 101
It’s happened to all of us. We plan the trip of a lifetime down to every detail. Wait anxiously for the departure date. Pack perfectly. Wade through airport madness. Land in our dream destination....
View ArticleCruise Travel Tips
We’ve got insider tips for every niche of travel, including cruises. To make sure you’re packed and seaworthy, we’ve assembled 14 pieces of expert advice to help you get the best out of cruising. Use a...
View ArticleUp in the Air – Flight Crew Travel Tips
Few people are more qualified to hand out travel advice than airline flight crews. With more miles under their belts than any frequent flier, they have truly earned their wings. We’ve tapped some of...
View ArticleCommon Travel Scams to Watch For Around the World
Nothing ruins a vacation more than being scammed. Take it from us, my husband Dave and I been on the road for six solid years. We’ve been on every continent and witnessed all the different ways that...
View ArticleUp in the Air – Flight Crew FAQs
Last time we spoke with our favorite flight attendant, Susan, she gave us invaluable travel tips on what to wear, what to bring and how to stay comfortable during flight. This time, we sat down to...
View ArticleHow to Stay Healthy when Flying
Do you ever come off a flight feeling like a train wreck? You think you’ve done everything right. You went to bed early the night before and you ate a hearty breakfast. But now that you’ve arrived at...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Overseas Travel
Congratulations, you’ve booked your trip overseas. Your airline ticket is in hand, itinerary is planned, and hotels are booked. You’re ready to go. Or are you? When planning your trip abroad, there are...
View ArticleA Short History of the Venetian Gondola
By Christine van Blokland, Creator & Host of the 2-time National Emmy-Nominated PBS travel series Curious Traveler. I know, I know. You’re afraid you’ll feel like such a tourist taking a gondola...
View ArticleFall in Love with These College Town B&Bs
By Veronica Stoddart. This article originally appeared on BedandBreakfast.com. A nip in the air. The anticipation of the semester ahead. Ah, the start of another college year. As students—and their...
View ArticleTop B&Bs for Beer Lovers
This article originally appeared on BedandBreakfast.com Book a room with a brew in one of America’s best craft-beer destinations. These B&Bs offer proximity to top-notch beer trails, unique beer...
View Article10 Historic Inns We Love
This article originally appeared on BedandBreakfast.com Escape to a bygone era at a historic B&B. Our list of landmark inns includes pretty Victorian manors, lavish Gilded Age mansions and...
View ArticleIncredible B&Bs Around the World
This article originally appeared on BedandBreakfast.com, written by Laura Kiniry While B&Bs are a popular option for weekend getaways and road trips, they’re a very smart choice for international...
View ArticleA Full-Time Traveler’s Guide to Housesitting Abroad
What’s not to love about the idea of backpacking across Europe? Enjoying the local culture, avoiding the tourist traps of resort destinations, meeting like-minded people along the way and creating...
View Article7 Amazingly Affordable Luxury Inns Under $150
This article originally appeared on bedandbreakfast.com, written by Kristin Luna Typically, B&Bs are a better luxury option than their chain-hotel counterparts. Posh perks like wine hours, homemade...
View ArticleFit for a Rockefeller: Ritz Carlton Reserve at Dorado Beach
Comeback of a Caribbean Classic In the beginning was Clara Livingstone, who built the Italianate mansion she named Su Casa on the beachfront near the North Coast town of Dorado, Puerto Rico, a half...
View ArticleStay, Sleep, Share: How to Book an International Apartment Share
Apartment rental, apartment share, room share, house share or shared accommodation. Whatever you want to call it, it has taken the travel and tourism industry by storm. Everybody seems to be doing it,...
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