Accommodations

When you are young and traveling, there is something about the magic of seeing what is behind the door to your hotel room. Sliding that card in, hearing the little click and opening the door to a reveal of two double beds, a tv and desk…

Some of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever experienced focused on kid friendly activities. There is just something about sharing the culture and experiences with your kids that makes it even more special. The memory of seeing my…

Everyone loves a great deal. Who would pass on a saving a bundle? "Keep more money in my wallet? No thanks!" said no one ever. So, the promise of flash sales and discounts are a lure for us all and when you are trying to accommodate a large…

I love an adventure. There is something about the thrill of experiencing something new, and maybe even a little daring, that can make a vacation even better than your average summer jaunt. My family makes a yearly pilgrimage to Florida to…

By now, I am sure you know what a nerd I am for deals…and Harry Potter. And ‘The Walking Dead.’ And wine. You get the crazy picture. I thank my Great Aunt Yetta for passing down the discount hunting gene. She taught me that you should…

I have heard of finding odd and random things under hotel beds, but a crocodile?! That brings an entire new meaning to monsters under the bed. A man in Zimbabwe, Guy Whittall, got a large and dangerous shock when he woke up this morning.…

The first question I always get from fellow travelers is, 'How do I score a free upgrade?' Everyone loves a freebie and I am all about hunting down deals. I am frugal by nature, but I hate to compromise on quality. So, the words…

I love renting short-term or vacation apartments in Europe rather than hotel rooms. They tend to be cheaper and you get a lot more for your money. I like having the option of cooking my own meals, cleaning my laundry (if washer/dryer is…

My husband and I spent four days in Greve in Chianti, Italy and we stayed at Agriturismo Casanova which is about a 10 minute walk from Greve in Chianti. We stayed at the apartment that was closer to the main road. Our apartment was…

We traveled to Prague, Czech in May 2013 and stayed at the Hotel Metamorphis from May 28th to June 1st, 2013 inclusive.   We found the hotel in Rick Steves' Prague guidebook and he highly recommended it which was enough for us.  We paid…