It was just after college that I bought a $2,000 ticket to travel around the world that allowed for stops in Central America, South America, New Zealand, Australia, South-East Asia, and India. There were 13 […]
With sandy white beaches, blue skies and luxury hotels, the Turks and Caicos islands are already a dream vacation destination for many people. However, one woman has made them even better with the addition of some seriously […]
Travel hacking usually involves earning “reward points” using credit cards, which you then use to pay for travel. But because of my history of overspending with credit cards, I’m not a big fan of the practice. […]
If you’ve ever taken a long-haul flight, you know the brief spark of excitement that flares when the food-and-drink carts come lumbering up the aisle. The promise of a little treat breaks up the monotony […]
I’m very tight with my travel budget. As a freelancer, I have no company that will cover my business-trip costs. Given that, many people assume that I’m an economy-seat kind of girl. In theory, the bottom-dollar […]
Nadeen White, 48, has serious travel chops—she’s the award-winning Atlanta-based travel blogger behind The Sophisticated Life, and her guidebooks are Amazon bestsellers. But when booking travel, she knows her limits. For her first trip to Australia […]
My mom is hands-down my favorite travel companion. We have a similar palate (thanks, genetics?), which makes splitting dishes easy. We both prefer an itinerary that isn’t too tightly scheduled, leaving time to explore and discover […]
With the start of summer just a few months away, it’s time to stop daydreaming about a fun-filled vacation and begin setting aside money to make that getaway a reality. Creating a savings strategy well […]
An interactive “Sesame Street” neighborhood is now open at SeaWorld Orlando, and it’s full of recognizable characters and scenes from the long-running children’s show. Image Credit: Sea World Orlando. Come & play. Everything’s A-OK! Visitors to […]
Here’s some warm weather dreaming that will help you dust off those winter blues. Imagine pedaling your bike along flat, wide trails on a pleasant summer day — all the way across the country. That’s […]
While spring break getaways are typically associated with the college crowd and perhaps families with school age children, retired travelers also look forward to a memorable spring vacation. In fact, according to Expedia, one of […]
If you’re thinking about planning a spring break vacation with your family, the first destinations that come to mind may be the most crowded. Both Disney locations, Universal Orlando Resort, Miami Beach, Virginia Beach, Cancun, […]
It’s spring break season, which means hordes of travelers will jet off to warmer destinations (like these popular ones). But before you pack your bags, take a few moments to lay the groundwork for a […]
Virtual reality is about to change the way you vacation. No, we’re not suggesting you make believe you’re in Belize or the Bahamas as you slap on a headset in the comfort of your own home. But […]
For the average person airline prices can seem like an inscrutable black box, and it’s difficult to know when and where to travel to get the best deal. But if you’re flexible in your travel […]
If you love the idea of staying in a private overwater villa but dread a 20-hour flight to Bora Bora, you may be in luck. For U.S. residents, personal paradise will get a whole lot closer when the Viceroy Bocas […]
Spring break is a time to let loose and decompress for a few days before getting back to the grind. Traveling can sometimes bring a bit of the unknown in our lives which can be […]
Spring break signals the beginning of life, summer, and freedom from school. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel. However, many of us are filled with toxic amounts of ramen and sprite to […]
It’s been a rough winter across much of the United States. The Polar Vortex. Mounds of snow in places that usually only see a light dusting (or none at all). Wind. Rain. Floods. If you […]
If you think you can’t afford a vacation, think again. You don’t have to spend an exorbitant amount of money on lavish resorts to have a good time. I have a few budget travel tips up […]
It’s no secret that spring break is a popular time to travel — escaping the cold for a couple of days (or more) is appealing to almost anyone. Especially to these places. But as a […]
A cheap cruise is our family’s favorite way to vacation. It takes a little bit of planning, but not nearly as much as a typical vacation. You pretty much sit back and relax for your […]
The number of vacationers hopping aboard a cruise has increased steadily. In 2019 alone, 30 million people are expected to go on cruises, almost double the number of passengers a decade ago. There’s many reasons […]
My eyes darted between my calendar and my to-do list, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. I had one week left until I was scheduled to set off on my first vacation in a long time. Hiking, kayaking, […]
There was no way I was going to get married without a honeymoon to follow. At the same time, I knew from sources like Wedding Wire that the average cost of a honeymoon trip is about $4,000. […]
If one of your resolutions for 2019 is to travel more, but you fear that finances will hold you back, have a little hope: there are plenty of destinations across the country that are still […]
After returning from a two-week road trip with my kids, this is my perspective: Why was everyone I know warning me not to make the trek from New York City to rural Illinois with my […]
What if I said that you can stay in five-star hotels whenever you wish, eat at the finest restaurants, travel internationally, hire a full-time housekeeper, save six figures, and more, all while earning the same money […]
Traveling abroad is a life-changing event. You might learn a new language, and you’ll definitely engage with a new culture. You’ll taste new foods, navigate a new city and meet a variety of new people. […]
With the holiday travel season fast approaching, be prepared for a record number of passengers expected to take to the skies across the country. U.S. airlines carried 72.3 million passengers in December 2017, a new […]