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
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. 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
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? Additionally, these holiday saving tips will hopefully help people find a way to save money effectively, which will then… Read More
Be it a land vacation or cruise or even business travel, you have to find a way to get from your home to the airport. Often we plan in advance our airport transfers at our destination, but have you given any thought to your trip to the airport? You probably figure the easiest way to… Read More
Anyone who travels has heard the latest news about the change in the TSA’s pat-down procedure. The new technique allows TSA airport security screeners to use their fingers and palms to feel and probe for hidden weapons and devices around sensitive body parts, such as the breast and groin areas. Before this change in procedure,… Read More
There are many reasons to use a travel agent Detroit from those who refuse to book travel on the Internet or those too busy to research and book their own travel. But the biggest reason is that for travel agents, travel is their business. A knowledgeable and trustworthy travel agent will have the training to… Read More
Most people might think of Baltimore, Maryland as a destination unto itself, but have you ever considered cruising out of an alternate city instead of the typical Florida port? Consider the possibilities! You could spend a few days in this magical city pre- or post-cruise and extend your vacation by a few days. There are… Read More