Being sick is always a drag. But being sick when you’re away from home is doubly so. Toughing it out in a strange hotel room with none of the items that might make your feel better is miserable. In fact, the only thing that’s worse is being on a crowded plane or train, unable to sleep or get any rest.
We’ve been stricken in Africa, South America, Alaska, and Europe, and an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. And though you can’t prevent everything, you can stack the odds in your favor. Read more…
Very few things make us grouchy right off the bat. But getting lost does. And to be honest, our grouchiness probably ends up inhibiting our ability to regroup and find our way.
That’s why we always take detailed maps and travel directions wherever we go. Plus a GPS. For us, knowing how to get where we’re going is a trip planning essential that makes travel a lot easier. Read more…
Back in the old days, when you were going somewhere, you went to a travel agency, and they arranged everything for you.
They reserved your flights, hotels, and rental car with a Computerized Reservations System (CRS) like Sabre or Apollo. And when they were done, out popped a written itinerary showing every detail of your [...]
Dining out is one of the great pleasures of traveling in France. But Americans are often befuddled or irritated by what they consider to be bad service or rude treatment.
With a better understanding of French culture and more realistic expectations, these problems can usually be avoided. So be sure to do a little trip planning in advance. It will help you feel more relaxed and more confident when you dine in French restaurants – which also aids in digestion. Read more…
One of the most captivating cities in the world, Rome’s top attractions span nearly 3,000 years of history. The forum, the pantheon, and the coliseum provide an up-close and personal look at the powerful ancient culture that shaped virtually every aspect of western civilization. While St. Peter’s, the Vatican and its incredible museums, and the city’s magnificent churches and piazzas show the splendor of Renaissance Rome.
But Rome is very much a city of the present. So your trip planning should include some insider experiences that let you enjoy la dolce vita away from the crowds. Read more…
A lot of people don’t do any travel planning before they go on vacation. They just show up and let whatever happens, happen.
But if you’re like most of us, you have a lot invested in your vacation, both financially and emotionally. A little pre-trip planning can save you money, eliminate hassles, and maximize your precious [...]
Almost everyone we know loves to travel. But for the average vacationer, trip planning can be a real hassle. Just figuring out where to go and what to do can take hours of research.
Is it any wonder that most people just take the easy way out and book a cruise or vacation package?
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Do a Google search for “travel,” and you’ll see that there are nearly 800 million sites on the topic.
So how do you know which travel sites can actually help you with your trip planning, and which ones you should check out first?
If you read Trip planning basics – three key questions to ask yourself before you plan a trip, you probably have some idea where you want to go. So figuring out how much it will cost to get there is a good first step. Read more…
