Archive for Category: "Travel Tips"
Travel Tip: New Camera Technology
So many of us rely on our smartphones to take care of just about everything, but in my book, it’s still worth bringing a digital camera to really capture the moment. The good news even amateurs can shoot like the pros with some of the digital point-and-shoot cameras on the market. Sony’s new Sony Cybershot [...]
Travel Tip: Learning Local Languages
If there’s something that transforms someone from being a tourist to a traveler, it’s learning the local language. But what you really want to do is skip the text book based lessons and get yourself into a conversational program. In France, a program called WICE, was founded by English speakers of Paris. There’s an annual [...]
Travel Tip: Winter Sun Protection
Now that we’re well into winter, it’s easy to forget that the sun can be just as damaging as on hot summer days. You really shouldn’t overlook the importance of protecting yourself no matter what the thermometer says. When you head to the ski slopes, keep in mind that fresh winter snow can reflect as [...]
Travel Tip: Cancellation Vouchers
On your next vacation or cruise, you may be given the option to purchase a policy that promises a free travel voucher if you cancel. Don’t confuse this with travel insurance, and buyer beware. Cancellation waivers are not the same thing as travel insurance. These are so-called guarantees from travel providers that you can cancel [...]
Travel Tip: Hot 2012 Destinations
What’s on your bucket list for 2012? Well I’ve got some tips on the hot destinations of the year, and some of them may actually surprise you. Let’s start with the places you didn’t think you could travel to…like Cuba! The embargo is still in place, but the restrictions have been relaxed and there are [...]
Travel Tip: Avoid Getting Kicked Off a Flight
By now you know that bad behavior is the surest way to get booted off your flight. But I bet you didn’t know all the other reasons that can get you kicked off at a moment’s notice. Sure, we dress for success in the hope of getting upgraded. But did you know that dressing down [...]
Travel Tip: Travel Myths Debunked
Let’s face it, as much as we travel, there are still three common travel myths that still persist. Here are the facts behind the myths: Will electronics crash my plane? No aviation authorities have found conclusive evidence that cellular signals affect the plane’s communications, navigation, or flight control. Just recently, the FAA even gave American [...]
Travel Tip: Chartering a Boat
It’s high season in the Caribbean and if you’re like me, you’re dreaming of sailing off into the sunset. And guess what? Charting a boat is an attainable dream, if you plan properly. First determine your level of expertise. For insurance purposes, most charter companies will test your sailing skills and request a sailing resume [...]
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