Travel Tips

Never. Pay. Retail. It's a mantra my family lives by. Couponing, discount hunting, and bargaining are all part of my daily life. Whether I'm at home or traveling, I love to score items at a snip. You can use these tips to haggle like a…

When creating a budget for any trip, whether it is domestic or international, you cover the basics like accommodations, airfare, rental cars, theme park tickets, food, and shopping allowance. However, there are many overlooked and hidden…

During my coverage of the many wonders of Universal Resort Orlando, I stopped in at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Courtesy of Universal, I spent 2 days checking out the hotel. Cabana Bay manages to encompass a fun theme that isn't…

Paris is one of the most hauntingly beautiful cities I’ve ever visited. Below its surface is a tapestry of bones that line the pathway of the catacombs. At its peak stands the triumphant Eiffel Tower that highlights the city by day and…

Travelers during the holiday season just want to get home and gobble up turkey with family or enjoy sipping eggnog by the fire with someone special. It's one of the busiest times of the year. In fact, in order of busiest times to travel…

Italy is home to some of the most monumental landmarks in the world. Due to their reputation, crowds of tourists line up every day to visit these popular sites. You better bet that you are not alone in wanting to explore the grounds where…

Delayed flights and lost luggage can suck the fun out of a vacation, but getting sick is (arguably) the worst traveling bummer. In some cases, you can't prevent it, but there are a few things you can do to avoid getting sick while…

The world is melting pot of cultures, beliefs, opinions, and customs. The things we do, our jargon, general etiquette, and attitude are all wonderful benefits of living in a land of freedom. However, what might be deemed appropriate here,…

When planning my recent vacation in Europe, my itinerary included three countries and six cities. With only two weeks to cram in a number of major destinations, I had to find a balance between money and time. For my specific situation, I…

I began planning my recent trip to Europe at the beginning of this year. It started as an exciting process filled with spreadsheets, bucket lists, and food itineraries. Then as the days drew closer, I realized I wasn’t nearly as prepared…