Tips to Help You Get the Most out of Your Cruise
Taking a cruise is a popular vacation choice, with something to appeal to everyone—fantastic destinations, vibrant entertainment, activities for the whole family to enjoy and endless dining options, all the while surrounded by the beauty of the open ocean.
If you’re planning your first cruise, take a look at the tips below to make sure that your trip is smooth sailing all the way.
read moreThe Advantages of Timeshare Ownership
Timeshares have changed a lot over the past several decades. Previously, prospective buyers were brought in with free vacations and then they were offered a timeshare at the location they were visiting for a specific time each year. While this was ideal for many consumers, the options now available are far more enticing.
Owners have greater schedule and location flexibility in choosing when and where they will visit each year. Some companies have implemented a point system that offers even more advantages. All of the changes have made owning a timeshare a better investment than ever before.
read moreHow to Spend 48 Hours in Tibet
Tibet is a beautiful area within China* that is home to its own unique culture, style, and landscape. This fascinating place is the perfect destination for adventurers and travelers of all kinds! You’ll find ancient history, beautiful surroundings, and religiously-inclined locals who are happy and kind.
*Tibetans say their country is an independent nation: the Chinese government says it is part of China. Read more about the Tibetan sovereignty debate.
Here’s how you can visit the highlights of Tibet in 48 hours.
read moreWhy Every Traveler Needs the SleepKeeper: The Easiest Way to Travel With Your Pillow From Home!
“When it comes to travel, if you don’t snooze, you lose, and that’s why your own pillow is probably the smartest item you can stuff into your carry on tote, suitcase or back of the car when traveling for any length of time. Even one night spent embracing an offensive pillow can mess with your rest and make you crabby and sluggish!”
But there are a couple of issues here. Pillows are bulky, and don’t often fit into your bag. And it’s difficult to maneuver trains, buses, taxis, and other forms of transport when you already have your hands full, and then try to stuff a pillow into the mix. Of course you drop it. And now your favorite pillow is dirty and wet. And probably smells like old beer.
Though there is a solution to our travel pillow woes!! An Australian woman named Di Tipper has created the SleepKeeper Case – a product which is so simple that it’s genius, and means everyone can travel with ease with their pillow from home. It might sound like an oxymoron, but the brilliance of the SleepKeeper means that you can now travel light, with a full size pillow!!
read moreA Guide to Romantic Adventures in Myanmar
Exotic destinations are romantic in and of themselves, but spots like Myanmar also offer some incredibly romantic activities to get your heart racing.
If you’re planning to visit Burma, seek out some tours and attractions that are sure to provide passionate bonding experiences for couples traveling together.
read moreRoyal Holiday Vacation Clubs 2017 Travel Trends: Experts Predicting a Great Year for Tourism
As 2017 starts, many tourists are looking at the possibility of traveling sometime during the year. For many people, 2016 has been a trying year and thus they view the New Year as a welcome opportunity to escape to some far away or near paradise where they can relax as well as have fun.
An American Automobile Association (AAA) survey was carried out in the US and it showed that almost one-third adults in the country are looking forward to traveling to other parts of the world when compared to 2016. Today, some 42 percent of Americans are aching to take time off from work later down in 2017 to journey to their dream destination, especially to places where the weather is warm.
Still, the big question that is on everyone’s mind is where the best travel destinations are. Therefore, here are some places touted by experienced family travel experts where people can travel to in 2017.
read moreYour Guide to Dining in London
Unlike Paris, for most, a night dining in London doesn’t come with a language barrier. Yet that doesn’t make eating out in London any easier. True, there aren’t too many customs and you’ll be able to order simply enough, so why then is an evening in London so daunting?
Well, you see, London is a huge metropolitan city that is saturated with wonderful and intriguing restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world. On one side of the street you might see an American-style diner serving Man vs Food style burgers, yet on the other you’ll find a Michelin star restaurant where food is art – literally.
Although London might not have the same overwhelming foodie identity as cities like Paris, it’s a city where nothing is off limits, where the street food is just as amazing as a restaurant experience and where the world is your oyster with such a grand selection of culinary delights.
read moreWhat and Where to Eat When Staying in the Maldives
Vacations bring to mind adventure, fun, and importantly: good food. Travel brochures will give you an idea of where to go when you arrive, but it’s best to get perspective before you arrive. You’ll often find suggestions on arrival are the most expensive. Such lists also lack suggestions on other criteria like the type of food served and the location from where you’re staying.
The Maldives is home to some of the best cuisine in the world and it would take pages to list every choice. Below however, you will find some of the highest-rated places to dine at when visiting.
read moreTop 10 Classic European Ski Resorts
If you’re planning on hitting the slopes this winter, Europe is home to some of the World’s most iconic ski resorts. And while skiing might have originated in Norway and Sweden, it’s the southern ski destinations that have cemented their names as a classic.
“From Ernest Hemingway in the 1920’s and James Bond in the 1980’s to the snowboarders of today, the mighty Alps provide both framework and backdrop for skiing in France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.” You’ll find reliable snow, vast skiing terrains, legendary night life and family friendly facilities. There are Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels and destination spas with ultra-luxury chalets.
Europe has literally hundreds of ski resorts to choose from, though only a couple of classics. Here are our favorite top 10.
read moreHow to Book the Cheapest Flights (Based on Recent Travel Trends)
There’s a lot of conflicting travel advice online for finding the cheapest flights, and a lot of advice which is repeated so often it’s now general knowledge; be flexible with your dates, compare flight prices, travel during off season, don’t be afraid of a layover, etc.
But while the same old tips and suggestions pop up across different blogs time and time again, the travel industry evolves at such a rapid pace that every year is different from the one before. The tips and tricks which worked 12 months ago may not be up to date anymore.
So we’ve put together tips based on recent travel trends from the results of the 2016 Annual Flight Study from Momondo. Based on 13 billion fares across the top 100 routes searched for on momondo, this study has some fabulous insight on how you can save in 2017, making sure you’re always getting the best airfare!
read moreAbout Me
I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
