All Posts Tagged With: "vacation"
Short Cruises Present Budget-Friendly Vacations with Full Amenities
Weekend getaways are often times just what the doctor ordered to re-energize one’s mind, body and soul or to just have a little fun. Cruising on a three-night itinerary can fit the bill without breaking the bank. These cruises offer great cuisine, accommodations and entertainment as well as the opportunity to experience the Bahamian culture. [...]
Travelers Ready to Explore in 2010
With most of us thawing out from a wicked winter season, we have our sights on vacation horizons. Americans are ready to get packing, according to a recent survey by TripAdvisor, as survey respondents indicate they expect to travel more in 2010 than in 2009. Forty-one percent of U.S. respondents said they plan to spend more on leisure [...]
Gifts for the Traveler
For those of you traveling over the holidays or for those who are planning a future trip, there are some innovative and practical products that should be added to your packing list and to your Christmas wish list. From portable tripods to inspirational frames to capture vacation memories, there is something for all who are [...]
Beat Vacation Blues by Capturing Travel Deals
Depressed that your summer vacation is over? You’re not alone. TripAdvisor released results from its “post-vacation blues” survey revealing that 56 percent of U.S. travelers surveyed said they often get the post-vacation blues upon returning from a trip. There are ways to combat this feeling…plan another vacation, and the travel deals are continuing in full [...]
Hawaii & Florida Dominate Top U.S. Beaches List
Think every beach is the same? Been there, done that? Not necessarily. Beaches are almost as unique in their experiences as the tropical treasures travelers might discover. There are many sources to rank top beaches. Below are the latest results by TripAdvisor.com naming its top 10 U.S. beaches, based on popularity. Hawaii and Florida top [...]
Hurricane Season Launches Quietly Today
Today, June 1, 2009 launches the official start of Hurricane Season. While the 2009 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Forecast predicts nine to 14 named storms (which is a less active season compared to 2008′s predictions), it only takes one to cause catastrophic damage. NOAA forecasts four to seven hurricanes, and one to three [...]
Travel Agents Can Save You Time And Money
Once upon a time making travel arrangements required quite a bit of planning and research which made travel agents invaluable when planning a trip. With the help of the Internet and travel websites, booking hotel rooms and airline flights has become so simple anyone with a computer and credit card can make basic travel arrangements. Whether [...]
5 Tips To Help You Find A Great Vacation Rental
With the holiday season in the books for yet another year many folks are now turning their attention toward the next big family get together, the annual family vacation. Fitting the yearly vacation into the budget may be a bit more difficult this year, but many people will find a way to enjoy that time [...]
Frugal Travel Destinations: Free Attractions Exist to Help Vacation Budgets
During a time of continued economic turmoil and with personal budgets being reduced a few luxury items such as vacations might be reduced or even eliminated. There are attractions and things people can do on their travels for free to help supplement the vacation experience. Across the country there are free attractions available to not [...]
Consumer Travel Trends in a Recession: Vacation Rental Market Offers Value
The government has officially declared the current economic environment a recession and coupled with the volatility of the DOW on a daily basis, the travel industry is facing grim forecasts for 2009. Yet, according to a report released by travel industry supplier Bookt, one niche travel market that is more than $24 billion is poised [...]
Hidden Hotel Travel Dangers: Safeguarding the Room for Kids
We are preparing for a mini tropical escape to the Keys in Florida where we’ll be staying at Hawks Cay Resort. We are anxious to experience the amenities and location off this family-friendly location. When traveling with kids to any hotel or resort, it is important to ensure that your accommodations are kid-proofed, just as [...]
A Holiday Travel Gift: More Americans Traveling this Season
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales surged, the travel industry is experiencing a predicted increase this holiday season with 42 percent traveling for the holidays, an increase compared to last year. Stemming from its holiday travel survey, TripAdvisor® reports of those traveling for the holidays, 66 percent plan to drive and 52 percent will [...]
Family Travel Lanes Take Off in Time for Holiday Travel
If you have ever traveled during the holidays, you have possibly experienced more stress due to increased volume at airports and on the road. Or, if you have traveled with infants and young children, you can appreciate that it just takes more time to juggle the stroller, baby, diaper bag and other kid necessities, especially [...]
Holiday Travel: Luxury Dream Trips Still Available
While last-minute travelers can score some good deals, this is not the case for the pending 2008 holiday travel season. Those who procrastinate might just have the Grinch steal their Christmas travel dreams. According to the Official Airline Guide (OAG), nearly 60 million airline seats will be eliminated in the 4th quarter of 2008, compared [...]
Traveling to Florida’s Space Coast
Today marks another possible NASA launch at 7:55pm EST of the Shuttle Endeavour at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, which is located just 45-minutes east of Orlando. An anticipated launch just heightens the visit for travelers and actually even is a destination activity in itself. However, one has to caution that there is no [...]
Health & Wellness Travel: Sedona Mago Retreat Center
When selecting travel destinations, many factors go into a traveler’s decision-making criteria. Is it a destination that has been on a wish list? Is it an activity offered at a location? Is there a lifestyle reason driving a certain type of vacation? According to SpaFinder’s 2008 State of Spa Travel survey an increased interest in [...]
A Mont Tremblant Winter Wonderland Vacation
A luxury getaway in a Mont Tremblant condo or chalet can set the tone for year round family fun and relaxation without sacrifice. Located outside of Montreal, Quebec, this resort area hosts a variety of outdoor activities ranging from snow skiing to golf. Surrounding a pedestrian village of the resort area are several condo, chalet [...]
Travelers Seeking Colorful Getaways
It comes once a year and it is unpredictable to predict peak time, but travelers looking to delight in orange, red, yellow and brown hues seek out fall colorful palette destinations. Fall arrives with sensory overload stimulation such as smelling leaves burning, tasting apples, touching pumpkins, telling and hearing scary Halloween tales, hiking through a [...]
Theme Park Travels: Trick or Treat
This Halloween consider having the kids trick-or-treat at a theme park such as Walt Disney World or SeaWorld. These limited edition events allow the kids to dress up and trick-or-treat safely in a not so scary environment that provides fun for all. SeaWorld’s Spooktactular is complete with friends of the sea including octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish [...]
Aruba: A Look Top Present & Past Land Sights to See & Explore
Photo Credit: Tropical Latitudes Travel; Aruba’s Natural Bridge before its collapse. Located outside the hurricane belt, the Dutch-owned Aruba is a tranquil, tropical year-round destination. Travelers have the opportunity to visit this island via land or sea as it is a port of call for some cruise itineraries. The constant sea breeze and miles of [...]
Official Start of Fall Travel: Time to Visit Scenic Destinations
Photo Credit: www.visitshenandoah.com The official end of summer occurred earlier this week, but that does not mean an end to vacation fun together. Fall is a popular time to travel and experience the changing seasons. A few Travel Advocate fall favorites include the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive; Williamsburg, Virginia; and a New England [...]
Wine Inspired Vacations
Glass by glass is a growing way to experience a vacation destination. 27 million travelers, or 17% of American leisure travelers, engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling within the past three years, based on a new report from the Travel Industry Association (TIA), in partnership with Gourmet and the International Culinary Tourism Association. [...]
Celebrate Your Birthday Free at Disney: New Promotion Launched
Building off of the Year of the Million Dreams campaign, Disney is not content to rely on its brand name to continue bringing people into the world of fun at a Disney theme park. Disney continues to entice travelers with new park additions, resort features and unique offerings. Yesterday, Disney announced its “What Will You [...]
Making Sense of Travel Insurance: Tips to Understand How to Protect a Vacation Investment
Travelers looking to protect their travel investment and ensure certain items are covered during an upcoming trip can easily be confused when trying to navigate the cluttered travel insurance product marketplace. Travelers should not expect the worst when heading out for a little rest and relaxation; but, they should know that the right travel insurance [...]
What Is In Your Travel Bag?
Getting through airport security is challenging, especially considering restrictions on what a traveler can and can not bring aboard. The Transportation Security Administration keeps a comprehensive, up-to-date allowable list of items acceptable to pack in your carry-on bag. To simplify the packing process, here is a look at some of Travel-Advocate’s must-have carry-on items when [...]
Confused about Travel Insurance? Here are some Questions & Answers
Hurricanes, natural disasters, accidents, illnesses, airline strikes or bankruptcies are just a few items that can wreck havoc on people’s vacation plans and trip investments. ”There are as many options for travel insurance as there are scenarios – from life-threatening, to simply annoying – that can arise unexpectedly when people travel,” Squaremouth.com CEO Chris Harvey explains. So how can consumers [...]
Tips for Finding Low Airfare
Travelers hoping to score a low airfare for travels this fall and winter need to be more resourceful than ever. Coupled with reduced seat capacity, less flight options and the impact fuel prices have had on the airlines, a “cheap” ticket can be hard to find. But, it is not impossible. It is easy to [...]
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