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Ah, the benefits of cruising - how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... Someone else is in charge of driving leaving me swim, drink a few frosty beverages or read a book in the sun... I never have to cook or hunt down a place that…

Have you noticed a new addition in content offerings we are serving up here at Tourist Meets Traveler? We now offer a Food and Recipes section that will explore foreign fare and unique delicious delicacies from around the world! To kick…

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are mere hours away. Athletes, media and lucky travelers are flooding into their hotels and, it has been an experience most of them will never forget. After President Vladimir Putin spent more…

Sometimes celebrities give us heart palpitations, so we know better than any the importance of maintaining a healthy and happy heart. February is Heart Month and, in celebration of this time of awareness, we want to clue you into some…

We've all been there. Two exhausted and frustrated parents are white-knuckled behind the wheel of a mini van while a tot screams uncontrollably as a tween stares out the window completely unappreciative of the time, effort and money this…

Yet another incident has hit the traveling industry. Cruises seem to be getting a bad rapport thanks to a few issues that have cast a negative light on the experience. The now infamous "Poop Cruise" has some travelers wary of boarding a…

As the cold winter weather continues with the icy conditions and piles of snow it is that time of the year to consider a winter escape to somewhere warmer and sunnier.  Right now with February here I am sure you are thinking like I am…

Taste and smell are two senses that are deeply connected to memory so it’s not surprising that we often associate certain foods with special memories – food and nostalgia go together like fish and chips! A memory I cherish deeply of my…

I cannot count the times I have walked into Hilton Chicago and heard my Aunt Yetta pipe up, "Did you know this is where they filmed 'The Fugitive'?" It has become a bit of an inside joke with our family, but, without fail, some fellow…

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will be installing special receptacles for Colorado travelers to safely and legally dispose of their marijuana before traveling. There is some confusion causing issues and has people asking, "Can I take pot…