Archive for Category: "Daily Travel Tips"
Travel Tip: When to Book Summer Airfare
We all know the airfares rise in the summer, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be at the airlines mercy all season long. Instead, it’s all about finding the right times and the right strategy. First up, try to avoid Memorial Day, July 4 or Labor Day travel. On these peak travel periods, it’s almost impossible [...]
Travel Tip: Pay As You Weigh
Over the years, there’s always someone who has the brilliant idea of charging airline passengers by weight. Well, guess what? One airline took that seriously! Samoa Air announced that it will require passengers to type in their weight and the weight of their baggage when booking online. This idea has gotten a lot of attention, [...]
Travel Tip: How to Prevent Your Frequent-Flier Miles from Expiring
It’s getting more difficult than ever to redeem frequent-flier miles. And to make matters worse, your miles might expire if you don’t use them. Most airlines will delete your miles after 18 months to 2 years of no activity. But the solution is simple and it doesn’t even require purchasing an airline ticket. With American [...]
Travel Tip: Hotels Made from Planes, Trains & Ships
I’m always a fan of going against the norm when traveling…and that includes where you stay. So next time, why not skip the traditional hotel? You can even get more out of the travel experience by staying in a place that’s actually inspired by types of transportation. Hotel Costa Verde in Costa Rica has a [...]
Travel Tip: Go-To Travel Resources For Pet Lovers
If you’re a pet owner and feel anxious about traveling with—or without—your pet, don’t fret. Resources are available for you! For some dog owners, there’s good news on the airline front. United Airlines has removed its embargo on allowing pit bulls and eight other breeds from flying. The airline was concerned initially that these pets [...]
Travel Tip: Child Safety Apps
Parents, we get it. You’ll do just about anything to protect your kids, especially when you’re on the road together. Tons of security apps are now available to help you do just that. The obvious choice to track your kids’ location is a GPS device. The Amber Alert device, for example, uses GPS and wireless [...]
Travel Tip: Staying Fit On The Road
Now that the weather is finally warming up, finding ways to enjoy the outdoors while getting your daily workout in has never been easier. Substituting the hotel gym with running routes is one way to go. Hotel staff can tell you where to run, of course, but if you don’t like exercising alone, options are [...]
Travel Tip: Experiencing Volcanoes This Summer
Want to experience a volcano up close and personal this summer? Tons of study tours and driving routes promise exciting close encounters with one of nature’s most awesome phenomena. How about driving a route that’s all about volcanic sites? The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway is a 500-mile route between California and Oregon. It connects 26 [...]
