Tourist Meets Traveler

I am obsessed with saving money. Couponing, deal hunting and bargain shopping is a bit of a sport to me, but it started out as a necessity. Whether you are a on a tight budget or just want to save same cash, there are several tricks to…

There is nothing like digging your toes into the white sand of a beach on a sunny day. Vacationers flock to shores to frolic in the water and relax while listening to sound of the gentle waves. However, there can be some big beach…

Almost 40% of people with paid vacation time...don't use it. That is according to a survey done by staffing firm, Robert Half. Of those skipping time off, 38% said they were saving it up for next year, while another 30% stated they just…

The official date of the opening of Diagon Alley - Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando is...still unknown. BUT, all signs point to a mid to late June opening. Several super-lucky muggles have been invited to a Media…

I never realized just how much fun you could have running a 5K! It's not one of my strengths and, typically, you will only catch me running if I am being chased by zombies or when I hear the words "last call." However, these races are…

After covering several new family attractions that are friendly for even the tiniest of tots, I had to cover Disney's latest additions! The Magic Kingdom in Orlando has been upgrading portions of the park like Mad Hatters. From minor…

As the economy is seemingly bouncing back, the travel and tourist industry is growing at an annual rate of 6.8%. That makes it the one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States! Billions are being spent on food, accommodations,…

My idea of "roughing it" is staying at a hotel without a Concierge, but my family loves camping, hiking and enjoying the wilderness. Typically, I become Melman the second I come in contact with the great outdoors. "Ah! Nature! It's all…

London is so entrancing and enthralling, it's hard to to stare open-mouthed as locals try and make their way through the city. I imagine tripping over tourists can grow rather tiresome. But it is my (perhaps misguided) belief that the…

Foreign cities, states and countries are full of culture, beauty and experiences you will never forget. Unfortunately, some of those memories might be filled with the stress of a stolen wallet or pickpocketing. We have covered some of…