Carefully chosen walking shoes will make a world of difference on your vacation. Your feet are as unique as your personality so just any old shoes won’t do. Here are some tips to help you choose the right walking shoes for you. Find an athletic store that has qualified people who can evaluate your walking […]

When Henry Hudson arrived in 1609 few could possibly have anticipated the legacy he would leave behind. From humble beginnings, New York City has developed into the greatest metropolis on the planet. Far from the crime ridden cesspit portrayed in films from the 1970s, New York has cleaned up its act. Many visitors are pleasantly […]

Changes in pressure can temporarily block the Eustachian tube, causing your ears to ‘pop’ or to experience a sensation of fullness. To equalize the pressure, swallow frequently; chewing gum sometimes helps. Yawning is also effective. Avoid sleeping during descent; you may not swallow often enough to keep ahead of the pressure change. If yawning or […]

Never be caught unprepared during a trip. Plan ahead and stuff your bag with essentials things you need. The better prepared you are, the more fun you will have on the trip. Here’s a checklist of what should be inside your traveler’s kit. Medicine Kit Never assume that no mishaps will happen on a trip. […]

White sand beaches, seagulls floating freely, cold colored drinks with cute umbrella. That’s something that you really want. The perfect way to slow down is to go on a relaxing and enjoyable cruise to the Caribbean. You can chose from many travel packages when you decide to spend your vacation cruising the Caribbean, whether it […]

The line from the old movies was always, “Did you remember to turn off the stove”.  This goes back to gas powered stoves and really doesn’t apply anymore. But there are some electrical appliances you should turn off before you go.  I always turn off my power strip that powers my computer, since it will […]

Everyone wants to see the world, but few people have got the money to go everywhere they’d like to. What’s the solution? Do it on the cheap! Discount travel is an industry that is rapidly growing: it seems like every few years some entrepreneur comes up with another new way to get to nice places […]

The theme of modern society seems to be give me convenience or give me death. In the case of booking trips, this convenience will really cost you. Do Not Use 800 Numbers When Booking Trips Toll free numbers are touted as a service offered to make our life easier. If I need to call a […]

Be flexible in your travel plans in order to get the lowest fare. The best deals may be limited to travel on certain days of the week (often Tuesday through Thursday, or Friday night through Sunday morning) or particular hours of the day (e.g., late-night departures). This applies to each of your flights, not just […]

Canadian highways are superb, with excellent, well-maintained, surfaces offering uncongested travel to most parts of the country; roads here certainly rival those of the USA. It’s not unusual to travel for hours and not pass another vehicle in some of the more remote areas. Road rules Canada honours all valid foreign driving licences; therefore an […]