For someone who isn’t used to travelling, the day of the flight can be quite stressful and panic-inducing. You’re literally running towards the airport to make your flight on time, all the while the thought that you forgot something keeps nagging away at you. Of course, many of us are great planners. We follow the “pre-planning” rule religiously when it comes to travelling. What ends up happening is that we enjoy our flights and the overall travel experience, because, well, we have that peace of mind. We get up on time, sip our coffee in peace, even bite into a Read More
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Bridal / Wedding / Honeymoon Headlines
Martha Stewart Weddings says you don’t have to feel guilty about planning a DW … Bridal Guide recommends steps for planning a DW and lists its favorite reception trends – plus, it suggests travel trends for couples, reasons to get married in Denver, and epic outdoor excursions for honeymoons … WeddingBells.ca suggests luxe honeymoon options in Los Cabos … Destination I Do offers tips for you to select your wedding attire and pack a suit properly … This “glamour goth” couple picked the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for your ceremony … From “poison” apples to an “Up” themed cake, this bride incorporated amazing Disney details into her reception … Finally, what’s the etiquette when the groom’s mistress crashes the ceremony – dressed in a bridal gown herself? Read More
Five Things You Need to Know about Travel Insurance
Even the most seasoned travelers sometimes feel confused about travel insurance — what’s out there, what it covers, whether or not they need it. While coverage and policies vary from state to state, of course, here are some basics of travel insurance to get you started: There are five main types of travel insurance. What you might need depends largely on what kind of trip you’re taking, what kind of traveler you are, and how frequently you travel. The five main types are: trip cancellation and interruption (full or partial reimbursement for a trip you need to cancel prior to Read More
Bridal / Wedding / Honeymoon Headlines
Harper’s Bazaar shares its picks for 2019 wedding trends and for the six best honeymoon destinations in the world ..Bridal Guide gives its 2019 wedding trend predictions – plus, it explains the different types of wedding dress silhouettes … BRIDES suggests honeymoon locations based on your zodiac sign – plus, it shared this gallery of wedding decor based on inspirational quotes … WeddingBells.ca recommends Grenada as the most romantic island in the Caribbean … What’s better for you – a small intimate ceremony or an over-the-top gala wedding? Town & Country offers advice … Finally, this couple is traveling the world taking wedding photos in every stop … Read More
Destination: Fiji
A Fiji vacation has everything one could expect from a tropical paradise. Not only is it an all year-round destination due to its geographical location and tropical climate but there are numerous other attractive reasons to travel to Fiji. Fiji is a located in the heart of the South Pacific, an 11-hour flight from Los Angeles/San Francisco and just 4 hours from Sydney Australia, or 3.5 hours from Brisbane, Australia. Imagine pristine sandy beaches, remote islands, crystal clear waters, and soft coral reefs, with lush green vegetation, coconut plantations, volcanic mountains, and a unique culture all awaiting exploration further inland Read More
Caribbean Trifecta: Our three favorites
It’s pretty easy in the wintertime to dream about warmer climates, turquoise waters, and white sand beaches. You should do something about that. Winter is the perfect time to let your vacay take you someplace truly exotic! And we’re here to tell you, there is no place better for this than the Caribbean. But not just ANY Caribbean location … we have our favorites! The British Virgin Islands, or BVI for short, are some of the most exclusive and least developed islands of the Caribbean. Thus, their massive appeal. The resorts, villas, restaurants and other tourist attractions in this exotic Read More
Destination: Mexico!
Mexico is the perfect place to host a family vacation! How fun would it be to ask your closest friends and family join you on an adventure in an amazing location away from home and grant them the opportunity for a mini-reunion for them at the same time. One of the most popular places in the world, especially for those whose home base is the states, is Mexico. There are so many unique and wonderful locations, all offering stunning views, perfection in beaches, incredible year-round weather and luxurious, budget friendly resorts that offer both vacation, group and destination wedding packages Read More
Common Travel Scams & How to Avoid Them
We all want to get the most bang for our buck when planning our vacations. It’s wise to keep an eye out for potential savings or great deals on unique items when we’re exploring other states, cultures, and countries. The problem, of course, is that scammers know we’re looking, and they’re looking for us, hoping that we’ll fall for whatever they’ve cooked up. Here are five of the most common scams — and some easy tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of travel scammers. You come home from running errands and grab the mail. In the stack, you Read More
The “Wanderlust Gene” – Do you have it?
You know them when you meet them. The people marinating in Wanderlust. Those folks who always keep their passport just a short reach away, who can pack for an international trip in about twenty minutes flat, who’ve almost never met a travel idea they didn’t like, and who would rather take three international trips a year than own a car. They never get tired of exploring. Scientists might have discovered why some folks’ hearts are filled wanderlust and others aren’t. One gene, simply known as DRD4, is associated with dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is one of the brain’s Read More
Five Must-Have Items to add to Your Packing List
You’re preparing for your next trip – like the one you’re getting ready for to visit relatives for Thanksgiving – and you’ve got your packing list in hand. The suitcase is open on the bed, and you’re going down the list of everything you’ll need to take on your trip. Sandals? Check. Wind breaker? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Duct tape? Wait….what? Yup. That’s right. You read that correctly. A small roll of duct tape takes up a tiny bit of space but can save your tuchas in about a million different ways. Patch a tear in your shoes, jacket, or Read More