When traveling around the globe, knowing when to tip and where can be quite complicated and confusing. Tipping is a reward for good service. Some countries expect it, others don’t. What you did last time you visited may have completely changed since then. Is there a service charge included? Does that include tip? What is […]
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Call it manners or simply being nice. Whatever you call airplane etiquette, everyone wins when we all practice the basics. We’ve discussed the most aggravating airplane behavior; now let’s move on to how to fly friendly. Before your next flight, check out our 7 unspoken rules of airplane etiquette. 1. Do Your Part in the […]
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Can you take food on a plane? With fewer and fewer meals being served on airplanes, we have to plan ahead more than ever before. Either we eat before we get on the plane or take something on with us. What is allowed on a plane these days can be confusing though, and changing airport […]
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With reports of damage from the numerous hurricanes of 2017 still fresh in everyone’s mind, the question of whether it’s safe to travel to the Caribbean or other hurricane-prone areas during the summer and early fall may be top-of-mind for many travelers planning their upcoming vacations. How Often Do Hurricanes Occur in the Caribbean? When […]
Categories: Travel Destinations, Travel Safety
Yes, you can have amazing travel adventures and stay healthy, strong and fit. You can taste the melt-in-your-mouth local cuisine and remain balanced. Enjoying every moment of your trip and staying healthy doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, staying healthy enables you to enjoy travel more. Be Active & Have Fun Exercise doesn’t […]
Categories: Travel Health
You work hard. You need a vacation. Oh, but the dreaded money issue: how much to save for the vacation you desire, how to actually save for a trip when your money is already stretched thin and how to actually enjoy said vacation without money anxiety while on the trip! When it comes to figuring […]
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Not many things are as American as the good old-fashioned family road trip. With hours on end spent together, you can create memories that last a lifetime. Traveling with kids can be a real challenge though, so we’re here to help with a few tips on how to make the trip more enjoyable for you […]
Categories: Family Travel
A whole new world of travel has been opened up by modern technology. We now have more creative options than ever before, and accommodations are no exception. With this glorious expansion of options, it’s all the more important to “know before you go” for the best travel experience. Since choosing a place to stay can […]
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We all need to eat, but we also know food is a major expense during travel. If you’re like me, you want to savor the local cuisine and enjoy that part of the culture. Just because you have a budget however, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy every bite of that perfectly flaky, buttery French croissant. […]
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Travel agents work tirelessly to make sure their clients are well cared for, frequently saving the day and helping them “Travel On.” Their clients love them for it, and so do we. We’ve received many great stories from travel agents on how important travel insurance is in protecting a traveler’s journey. Whether a client couldn’t […]
Categories: Travel Safety