Archive for May, 2007
Don’t Do Literary Tours, Experience the Lives of Writers
If you’re interested in getting an inside view of a famous writer, don’t visit a museum or a library, get an inside view your favorite’s writer’s life by visiting their home. So where can you go to get an inside view of a writer’s life? One option is Ernest Hemingway’s former home and office in [...]
Online Translators
While the majority of Americans use the Internet to research travel destinations, you may be missing out on good information in another language. There are now a growing number of online translation services that could open up more direct sources of destination information even if you can only speak English. Online-Translator.com allows you to enter [...]
Europe Without the Euro
The euro is already the currency for 14 countries in Europe, and more are slated to start using it soon. The strong euro is one reason why Europe has become more expensive, but there are still parts of the continent where you can experience European culture without paying with expensive euros.
The Virtuous Traveler: Green Honeymoons
If a honeymoon heralds your life as a couple, make it your nature to go green with a holiday that’s easy on Mother Earth. Green is the new white… for weddings, that is. With an increasing number of couples opting for eco-nuptials – everything from recycled paper invitations with soy-based ink to organic flower petal [...]
Hurricane Guarantees and “Hurricane-Free” Islands
When subtropical storm Andrea became the first named storm of the hurricane season–about three weeks before the official hurricane season begins June 1–it raised concerns among many in hurricane-prone areas that this might be a particularly dangerous hurricane season. Indeed, most climate scientists say that global warming could greatly increase the number and intensity of [...]
Prison Hotels
Looking for a family bonding experience that’s more than just board game night? Here’s an idea you probably haven’t heard…prison hotels.
Don’t Get Stuck at the Border This Summer
May 17, 2007 If you believe current predictions, 10 million Americans are expected to take a foreign vacation this summer. However, it’s now the end of May, and if you don’t yet have a passport, your options for international travel this summer may have just about evaporated. There’s usually a backlog at this time of [...]
Where August Is the Off Season
August is usually the busiest travel month in much of the world. But here’s where it’s not, and thus where you might score some great deals. While the off seasons can often yield deals, remember, there’s usually a reason…it’s the off season. And it’s usually a weather-related reason. On the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean, [...]
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