Have I got your attention yet? You’re definitely thinking what does James Redfield’s book, “The Celestine Prophecy” have to do with travel. Well, let’s think about the bigger picture and one of the basic ideas in the book. The book came out in 1997 and although I can’t remember every single aspect of it, I… Read More
Regardless of what you’ll do or where you’ll go, most people love the idea of curling up with a book while on vacation and relaxing. Be it on the beach, in a cottage in the mountains, or even in a hotel room, reading is often an indicator that yes, you are really on vacation. Everyone’s… Read More
You’ve planned your vacation for months or longer and you’re ready to get on the plane and get things started. But exactly how safe is your luggage? I was reading a post in the Sims Family Tours and Travel Blog today and it really made me think about a somewhat overlooked part of the vacation… Read More
When you finally make the decision to go on vacation, there is probably one item you don’t check off on your to-do list: Getting sick. Be it before your vacation or while you are on it, becoming sick is not a vacation memory anyone wants to bring back home. I read the blog post “Traveling… Read More
There was a time in the past when going on a cruise meant that you were far removed from everyone including your work. No phones, no follow up, just time to sit back and enjoy your vacation. These days we have the luxury of not only going online in our ship’s internet cafe or kiosk,… Read More
Sometimes you have to do a double take at what people consider acceptable behavior. When traveling, speaking up when it counts, on behalf of oneself or especially others, is something of a rarity. Â For example, I was recently on a flight when a man got up from his seat and started complaining. The strange thing… Read More
Let’s be honest here. Not everyone is going to have pre-travel anxiety. What is it? It’s the anxiety you experience when you as the wife and mother do all the planning for your family in order to make that dream vacation a reality. The weeks and months leading up to your trip are ones filled… Read More
In November I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using a travel agent. That post was so well received I thought I would write a little more on the topic. I’m often asked if there are fees to use a travel agent. Some travel agents do charge fees for different services, like booking… Read More
Are you one of the many people out there that doesn’t like winter? You know who you are. Spring, summer, and fall you are out there enjoying your life, but come winter, well you are like a bear getting ready to hibernate. If you feel tired and moody, it’s not all in your head and… Read More
We all want to go on vacation, but how often have you said out loud that you just don’t have the money? Well, instead of moping about your lack of cash, why not make it happen? Set up an online bank account specifically for your next vacation. A great example of this is ING Direct.… Read More
