Tips and Tricks

When staying overnight in an unfamiliar environment such as a hotel, many people find it difficult to fall asleep. It makes sense, of course – you’re not used to the …

Southwest Airlines is the odd man out when it comes to seating assignments, simply because there aren’t any. Instead of you picking your own seat when you make your reservation, …

Several years ago I spent a weekend learning about points, miles and other travel-related things from some of the best people in the business. I learned many tips on how …

It’s not something you really want to think about, but it can happen. You take out your wallet, which has your credit cards and driver’s license and leave it at …

When people go on cruises, many of them plan to drink alcohol. Some may even plan to drink a lot of alcohol ;-). Thing is, drinks on cruises can start …

When I was planning our honeymoon to Hawaii in 2001, I searched for guidebooks online. There weren’t many online travel sites back then and if you wanted an in-depth guide, …

Don’t get me wrong with the article’s title. I have nothing against Skiplagged or the service they provide. Our reasons for not using it are solely based on our travel …

Airports are busy again. Maybe not quite up to 2019 levels, but busy. And, as always, travelers who have too much for just “carry on and a personal sized bag” …

Everyone has their favorite foods from certain places, whether it’s bratwurst from Wisconsin, kielbasi from New Jersey or Aunt Mary’s famous lasagna. They taste great while you’re visiting, but bringing …

I went to New York with a friend a few years ago, just for a couple of days, to see a bunch of Broadway shows. We were only going to …