Archive for Category: "Travel Tips"
Travel Tip: Why Airline Fees Are Rising This Summer
No big news here…airlines fees keep going up. And every time one airline raises a fee, others follow. United Airlines started the latest trend by raising the change fee for nonrefundable domestic tickets. It used to be $150, and now it’s $200. Planning to fly to South America? Better be sure because changing it will [...]
Travel Tip: New Theme Park Attractions for Summer 2013
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to keep the kids entertained. And some of the big theme parks are coming up with creative ways to get your attention. Colonial Williamsburg isn’t just about reenacting the old days. They’ve actually created an experience that requires a cell phone. You’ll explore Revolutionary City as [...]
Travel Tip: Fly Smart and Avoid Delays
Want to know the secret for avoiding airline delays? Smart planning means smart flying, which equals less setbacks. To help save time, there are things you can do even before you leave home. It’s not just the airline you fly, but what time of day you depart. Flights are more likely to depart on time [...]
Travel Tip: Spiritual Places in Travel Spaces
Sticking to spiritual practices and routines while traveling can be challenging. For those of you who need a prayer space or a meditation room, rest assured that spiritual places are appearing all over the travel spectrum. Saudi Arabian Airlines actually has its own prayer room on the plane. And once you get there, the airport [...]
Travel Tip: Luggage Tracking
With all the innovative luggage tracking technology out there, losing a checked bag is no longer a worry. By investing in one of these tracking tools, you will save yourself a lot of stress while traveling. There’s a new tool called the Trakdot Luggage tracker that goes inside your checked suitcase. It tells you exactly [...]
Travel Tip: Secret Habits of Frequent Flier Junkies
You may be surprised to learn that some frequent-fliers go to great lengths just to earn miles. For example, mile junkies will max out their credit cards to earn miles, and even go on “mileage runs” at the end of the year just to reach elite status with their airlines. But for everyone else, collecting [...]
Travel Tip: Alternatives for Business Travelers
These days vacation rentals are changing their typical audience. Instead of family travelers looking to save money, now business travelers, who are away for more than a couple of days, recreate the home experience at an extended-stay hotel. That’s where you can get access to a kitchen and other amenities that a traditional hotel may [...]
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 [...]
