Tag: tips
Ride On, Pull Along Suitcase for Pre-Schoolers
The popularity of family travel has caused parents, grandparents, and toy manufacturers to come up with creative ways to keep kids entertained and engaged en route to their destination so the whole family can enjoy the journey. One of the best ideas I’ve seen yet is the Trunki – a durable plastic suitcase suitcase for […]
BYO Travel Food
No Rice Crispies for me. I’ve gotten some pretty wierd looks from the TSA guys when they see little Ziplock bags of breakfast cereal in my hand luggage – and I don’t care. For me, a big part of feeling good away from home is keeping my stomach happy – and that means starting every […]
Your Travel Expert in Japan
I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my own and ended up nearly in tears – OK, actually in tears – when I couldn’t figure out the street signs, the menus, or pretty much anything else. In shear frustration, I […]
Don’t bug me, don’t bite me
Don’t bug me, don’t bite me! I don’t care how beautiful a place is – if there are bugs swarming around, I can’t exit fast enough. I remember when I was walking the Milford Track in New Zealand and we stopped for lunch on the last day – sand flies came out of nowhere and […]
Naomi Campbell’s Travel Secret
What do you have in common with Madonna and Naomi Campbell? Dry skin. In fact, all travelers suffer dehydration when flying – it’s just that most of us aren’t going in front of a high-definition camera shortly after the plane lands. The good news is that you and I can take advantage of the same […]
Airport/Cruise Port Stay-Park-Shuttle Deals
I’ve already touted the advantages of hotels that are actually at airports when you have an early-morning flight, but I also want to suggest that if you have a car, the wisest solution may be to drive to a hotel near the airport, leave your car, and take their shuttle to the terminal. ParkSleepFly, Stay123, […]
Real Airfare Deals
There’s a silver lining to the financial cloud hanging over Dubai these days. Award-winning Emirates airline, based in the UAE, announces a new airfare deal every Tuesday at www.emirates.com/spotlight. They also are offering discounted fares on various destinations within their extensive route network. Some of the promotions include lodging with their partner Starwood Hotels. Check […]
Best Airlines. Do you agree?
Known as the “Oscars of the Airline Industry,” the OAG (Official Airline Guide) Awards carry a lot of clout. Since you have choices when you fly, I thought you might like to see the just-announced list of best airline winners: Airline of the Year: Singapore Airlines Best Transatlantic Airline: Virgin Atlantic Best Business Class: Continental […]
Authentic Tuscan Town – Radda in Chianti
“A holiday in Tuscany” sounds idyllic, but finding an authentic Tuscan town requires research. The British have been vacationing in the Chianti region of Tuscany for so long that it is sometimes referred to as “Chiantishire.” Americans have been arriving in droves since they read Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun. The result is that some […]
Mal de Mer and More
For years I have used Sea-Bands to prevent motion sickness – and they really worked. All I did was slip on the stretchy wristbands and make sure the white plastic button on the inside of the bands was positioned to push on the Nei-Kuan acupressure points on the inside of my wrists. Voilà! No more leaning […]
Socially Embarrassing Snoring
I recently started a travel story with a reference to my husband’s snoring. Several readers commented that it was funny (comparing the noise I sleep with every night to that of hippos grumbling in the Zambezi River), but – in truth – snoring isn’t a laughing matter. I know travelers who are afraid to fall […]
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park
If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]
New Zealand – The Real Down Under Wonders
New Zealand has sparkling blue lakes, snow white glaciers, and majestic fiords that are world renowned. I’ve lived in this country and explored every nook and cranny, but I still frequently stop along country roads and lose myself in the glory of the scenic wonders. However, having said that, I still think New Zealand’s greatest wonders are her […]
