Travel Advice

Plan on taking a trip to Las Vegas in the near future? Well before you book your room, follow these steps in order to save on your hotel room.

One of the nice things about modern casino hotels is their comp system. Most of the major casinos offer players all sorts of things for free including hotel rooms. However, they usually won't...

Although it may seem challenging to receive mail on an extended vacation or business trip, hotels are extremely accommodating to guests who need to receive packages or articles of mail during...

Renting a hotel room can be difficult if you are young. Technically innkeepers must have "just cause" to turn away underage guests. This can include lack of rooms, inability to pay or reasonable...

This is a simple method to heat up canned items in your hotel room, when you do not have a microwave oven available.

We get so accustomed to our environments that sometimes, if we don't have the familiar sounds and feels of home around us, it can be difficult to fall asleep. Strange noises, too much or too...

My son and his wife recently took their first cruise ship trip. Oh, they didn't go far. Just San Pedro, CA down the Baja California/Mexican coast...stopping in a few spots to take in the sights...

An extended stay in a hotel, can be the most boring thing to ever happen to you. Having a job that requires you to travel most of the year, home remodeling, visiting relatives, you tend to get...

When traveling, there should always be basic safety rules to follow, whether it is traveling alone or traveling with children. These rules allow travelers to avoid running into trouble.

Sending packages to Walt Disney World can be confusing, whether you are sending a package to a current guest, are a current guest who is trying to get a grocery or other delivery to your room or...

Hotels are fairly strict with their pet policies. There is normally a fee involved for check an animal in with you on your stay, and a commitment that you agree to as far as keeping the animal...

Most hotels will allow early check-in in some circumstances, and all will deny it under others. Timing, policy and a bit of luck are key.

Vacation is the time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard labor. Cruises are popular with travelers because they have all-inclusive amenities and accommodations that come at a reasonable...

After arriving at your Disney hotel it can be daunting to see a line with literally 100+ people waiting in line to check-in. The check-in desk is assigning room numbers, generating magnetic room...

We all need to get away from it all sometimes – and doing it solo is all the more better. However, don’t let your solo trip be interrupted by theft of luggage, muggers or etc. Here are a few tips...

Choosing a hotel that is designed to be safe is an important consideration. Not all hotels are built or operated the same way. Staying in a hotel that takes guest security seriously is the first...

There is a very specific protocol to follow if one will be using any of the town pools in Iceland. I was very happy that I had come across this list of 'rules'.

When you first check into a Hotel or Extended stay resort check out the exits and safety procedures before settling in.

This article is less about saving money and finding deals in Disney World and more about maximizing your time there. I do not profess to know everything about visiting WDW, but in the 8 or 9 trips...

How to stay safe when staying at a hotel

When travelling for business or pleasure, motels and hotels are almost sure to be a part of your trip. It is easy to let one’s guard down – especially if you are in an exotic locale and ready to...

It's the little things that can make or break a great trip. Here is some practical advice.

Everyone needs a break from time to time. Couples, in particular, need time away from their daily routines so they can reconnect with each other and recharge their relationships. Whether seeking...

Taking a break from working out can be detrimental to the progress you've made. Studies show that two weeks of inactivity can erase all your hard work in the gym. So how do you work out and take a...

One of the great things about going on a cruise is that you have sunrise to sunset service from hundreds of people and you know exactly how much it all costs. Although tipping on a cruise ship...

Do you love to stay at fine hotels? Is the hotel room so much more comfortable, elegant and luxurious than your own bedroom? By following a few easy steps, you can create a bedroom retreat that...

In 1889, George Vanderbilt traveled to the Asheville, North Carolina area, where he purchased land and began constructing a family home. By 1895, the 250-room mansion was completed and became a...

Vacations can be very expensive but everyone enjoys a week or two away. If you want to take a vacation but want to cut down on a few of the costs then use the tips in this article to have a great...

Even in a recession, flying in first class on a coach ticket, booking a basic hotel room and laying your head down in a suite and lingering in your room past checkout are all possible if you know...

Hotel room upgrades are all about brand loyalty, so staying at the same hotel in every city improves the chance for upgrades through the acquisition of award points. Get a hotel room upgrade with...

Housekeeping theft is a real concern for travelers. No destination is immune from such an occurrence whether it is a hotel in a metropolitan area or a small lodge in Third World country. Travelers...

Tipping at Las Vegas hotels isn't much different than at other hotels and resorts. There are a few elements that make Las Vegas unique, however.

Well, it is time to go on vacation to a sunny less stressful part of the world. You know where you want to go and now it is time to plan the vacation. How are you going to get there? Where are...

Myrtle Beach is a great place to visit for anyone. It makes a fun vacation for families, college students, couples, golfers, and bikers. A lot of people go to Myrtle Beach unaware of all the...

Ways to be smart about planning vacations

Have you ever wondered how much is enough to leave as a tip? Many people do not know what is a proper amount when tipping someone for a service.

In this era of instant communication, it is easier for con artists and dubious travel agents to get to those of us who like to move around and some of these scams are amazingly sophisticated.

Joel Chandler Harris was a prominent Atlanta-based journalist, writer and folklorist in the nineteenth century. During his childhood on an antebellum plantation, he heard the African folk tales of...

Owning a stately home in Britain is not all it's cracked up to be. While a huge, historic house may look impressive, they are huge financial drains on modern owners who may not have the money or...

Probably the most-photographed castle in the world is Neuschwanstein in Germany. To most people, it represents the ideal castle from the fairy tales of childhood. In fact, it was not built during...

Britain's George IV was a playboy, drunkard, womanizer, dandy and spendthrift. But as Prince of Wales, Prince Regent and finally King, he was also a patron of the arts and creator of fashions. At...

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, is little remembered these days. He served one term in office and was book-ended by the immensely popular Indian fighters Andrew...

In 1921, President Woodrow Wilson left office and retired to a large townhouse in Washington. D.C. It was in this house, which was partially paid for through the contributions of friends and...

For the better part of two centuries the Rothschild family has been one of the wealthiest in the world, living in a style few people can imagine. One of its members was British politician Baron...

Negotiating a better rate on a hotel room has more to do with chutzpah--an old Yiddish word--than it does any rote formula. So begin by believing you can do it and you're halfway toward shaving 20...

By reading this article, you'll learn a few tips to help you save money on a cruise. If you go all the way to the bottom, you'll find links to other handy cruise tips.

The College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana is an outstanding destination for anyone who has ever loved college football. While the years and the seasons have a way of getting away...

Six different nations have ruled over Texas during its history, and if you combine that with the vast amount of acreage in Texas, you can imagine how matters involving land owning and title...

The composer Richard Wagner spent much of his life dodging debt collectors, but things turned around for him when King Ludwig II of Bavaria became his patron. Not only did Ludwig bankroll the...

For centuries, Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna was the summer home of the monarchs of Austria and a symbol of the wealth and power of the Hapsburg dynasty. That monarchy was one of the casualties...