Travel Advice

If you’re suffering from money woes, planning a vacation may be the last thing on your mind. Sometimes a little break is necessary to make sure you keep your sanity and to help you regain...

As an aviation consultant, I fly on airplanes quite a bit. So, with all that experience, I’ve learned a thing or two about delayed flights. When delays or even cancellations occur, there’s...

Ever get ticked-off due to a flight delay? Don’t know what to do when a flight is cancelled? Had to deal with a rude stewardess during a flight? If you’ve said yes to any of these or similar...

Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent book store in the world, takes up an entire city block in Portland at its flagship location, which opened in 1971. Today the store is open...

While Seattle is known for its plentiful coffee shops, Portland is known for its craft breweries. The craft beer--or microbrew--industry started as a grassroots movement in the 1970s and today has...

Marina del Rey, located between Venice and El Segundo on the Los Angeles coast, offers both marina and ocean front views and a wealth of activities for both. Its Fisherman’s Village...

Chestertown, founded in 1706, is the county seat of Kent County and is located on the Chestertown River, a subsidiary of the Chesapeake Bay. Today, it maintains its historic roots and small-town...

Lake Luzerne is a small town in the Adirondack region of upstate New York. Less than four hours from New York City and nearby local tourist magnets Saratoga Springs and Lake George, Lake Luzerne...

Ever dream of spending a day at the water park in Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island? Want to see "The Dig" underground aquarium there? Taking a cruise, and stopping here? I'll share...

From ritzy shopping villages to the more traditional enclosed multi-level facilities, Austin has plenty of malls where you can part with your disposable income. Here is a listing of a few of the best.

Every golfer from Willie Nelson to the lowliest duffer has found Austin a paradise for his favorite game. Here are some places where you can take some time off to knock the little white balls around.

Austin is, pound for pound, the entertainment capital of Texas, live music being the top draw. Here's where to get tickets for the most popular attractions.

Texas means cowboys and cowboys means rodeos. Even in hippie-dippy Austin, the residents trade in their Birkenstocks for Tony Lamas once a year and beat a trail out to the Travis County Exposition...

In operation since 1972 and running for 18 consecutive days and nights, the Kerrville Folk Festival attracts thousands fans of folk, country and country-rock from all over the country to hear...

Las Vegas offers a multitude of options, from gorgeous swimming pools to fancy restaurants to a busy nightlife. Knowing what to wear is largely driven by what you'll want to do, but there are a...

The World's Longest Yard Sale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale, is held annually in August and stretches over 600 miles through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Homeowners as...

The Thrown Baby Travel Scam starts with the set up of a woman, a baby (or something that looks like a baby) and an unsuspecting tourist. The scam depends on the tourist's reflexes and the...

The Broken ATM Travel Scam is a scam that takes advantage of travelers who use ATM machines as their main source of money. The seemingly broken ATMs have been rigged and a scammer will wait for...

The number of accidents involving injuries can skyrocket during a rain storm. Driving in the rain doesn't need to be dangerous, but it can be if you are not familiar with it or don't follow a few...

You realize that you need that perfect spa vacation full of roses, country cottages, mineral water, and soothing tours. The absolutely perfect place to go is North Port, FL to the Warm Mineral...

You like to travel and you like to charge. So why not make the best of both worlds? Learn how to accrue travel miles as you charge away on your credit card.

There are all kinds of ticks to get the best rates, and if you can't find a good certified cruise agent – then here are a few ways to get the best rates yourself.

You don’t have to be shot out of a cannon to liven up your travel experiences. Even a few little steps can make a big difference in adding some excitement to your next journey.

While the dollar may be down, traveling to Europe remains hot and the Cote d'Azur is no exception. Over ten million people visit this section of France annually and it looks like 2008 will be no...

All-in-one vacations are a great choice for parents who want to have the simplest vacation possible. They wrap many different things into one place so that you don't have anything to worry about....

Rome has become one of the most expensive cities in the world for tourists. Aside from the hotels and the sights (almost all, including the churches, charge an entrance fee), you will also need to...

Marrakesh is known in the travel industry as “the magic Morocco.” While most of the country has slowly embraced parts of Western culture, Marrakesh remains exotic and majestic. The...

Madrid is a popular stop for those visiting Spain. Because many international flights invariably land here, visitors tend to stay around for at least a few days, enjoying everything the city has...

A trip to Hawaii can break the bank if you're not careful! There are several tricks you can use to live like a local while you're in our 50th state, and this can help you to enjoy and appreciate...

Being part of a tour group doesn't have the same sense of adventure or romantic notion of an Indiana Jones-type character, but let's face it, having a professional deal with the daunting tasks of...

If you thought a bad case of Montezuma’s revenge was the worst thing that could happen while traveling, then you haven’t been subjected to terrorism, a revolution, or other...

Marina del Rey is a piece of land that stretches along the coast of Los Angeles, just four miles away from the airport. The place is popular with both tourists and visitors alike because of its...

With new air travel rules that charged $25 to check a second bag of luggage, and $100 for a third suitcase, the need to travel lightly has definitely become more urgent. To save money on your...

Just because you have a small baby, doesn't mean you have to stop taking those long summer road trips you love, It can be great for your baby too as she gets to spend more time with her family and...

Flying to a foreign country can be a fun experience if you do your homework and approach the trip right. From buying the best ticket to making the right decisions when it comes to preparing for...

One of the joys of traveling is sharing your journey with others. A lecture slide show is great way to do this. Don't worry, it doesn't have to be a night of boring hell (everyone knows that...

In this age of recycling and reusing, shopping in consignment stores has become not only acceptable, but downright cool. In New York City, you’ll find no shortage of consignment/thrift...

Austinites love the outdoors, but sometimes jogging around Lake Lady Bird or picnicking on the grass is just not enough. Sometimes nothing scratches an outdoorsman's itch like a night or two spent...

One of the best ways to beat the Texas heat is to spend a day at a water park. While a swimming pool offers a fairly finite number of activities, a water park provides plenty of diversions. Here...

Texas has established its own wine industry and with it a dedicated following of wine aficionados. If you're in the mood for something other than beer and cocktails, check out these Austin-area...

Austin is getting expensive. Real estate for rent or purchase is going up, every other store seems to be an upscale boutique and yuppies have descended on the city like an army of occupation....

Nothing puts people in an amorous mood better than four or five glasses of what the late Senator John Tower called "beverage alcohol." Despite its reputation for dive bars and honky-tonks, Austin...

Austin has two seasons: five months of a relatively mild winter and seven months of very harsh summer. So it comes as no surprise that Austinites spend a good deal of those hot months swimming....

Part of Austin's allure is its laid-back lifestyle. People here are not afraid to let their hair down and party into the night. Here are some popular clubs for every kind of taste.

Austinites love to spend time outdoors and there's few outdoor activities nicer than a picnic. Fortunately Austin offer several relaxing spots to kick back at an outdoor table or even on the grass.

Face it--if you look awful, you're going to feel awful. True, it's shallow to judge by appearances, but that's the way the world works. And sometimes you just have to take a pro-active approach to...

A must on any New York City travel itinerary is a visit to Rockefeller Center, located at 47th through 51st Streets between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. This Art Deco office building complex consists...

There are some things that you just cannot be expected to know when traveling abroad. One such example would be for a traveler to pay high fees for calling directory assistance in a foreign...

Not long ago there was a supermodel who was dating a famous basketball player when she said Utah was the most boring place she'd ever been. She was referring to Salt Lake City's lack of nightlife,...

Are you planning a trip to Munich, Germany from the United States? Are you looking to save as much money as possible? This article will explore how to travel on a budget to Munich, Germany. You...