Tourist Meets Traveler

Boston is home to the Freedom Trail, the Boston Red Sox, and some of the freshest seafood in the U.S. On a chilly weekend in October, I got to experience this wickedly awesome city for the first time. I toured the oldest ball park in…

If you are looking to make your holiday an adventure, these Thanksgiving vacation destinations will be sure capture the spirit of the day ...and let you escape in-laws. Best Thanksgiving Atmosphere Colonial Williamsburg - It's not just…

When the question, "Which discount travel booking site do you use for the best savings?" comes up, I cringe. The answer is - "None of them." When these sites began to pop up, they were a slightly different beast than they are now.…

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…

Universal Orlando Resort provided me with an amazing adventure. From enjoying the recreation-packed value Cabana Bay Beach Resort, full review found here, to enjoying the new addition of Diagon Alley to The Wizarding World of Harry…

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…

Thanks to my trip to Diagon Alley in Universal Orlando (courtesy of the company) these tips,  tricks and secrets I discovered will help you save you money, time or enhance your experience. For a full review of Universal Orlando's…

Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant are the current kingpins of low fare airlines. The companies take an a la carte approach to flying. Fares are cheap, but there are fees for all the extras like bags, seat assignments and even the packet of…

Not everyone's idea of a vacation involves room service, white sandy beaches and relaxing in the sun. Anyone can do that, but thrill-seekers will get a kick out of these survival adventures that will challenge you and teach you a thing or…