Category Archives: Travel Tips

New Zealand’s Top Five Must-Do’s … And the One Wish-I-Did

New Zealand is comfortingly familiar and fascinatingly different from the USA. Perhaps best known for the fantastical scenery in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, this exciting…

Lean On Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees

Experience the sensory journey that is Hong Kong’s Kowloon area by staying in the center of all the action at Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees. This comfortable and stylish boutique hotel…

Get Going on These 7 Getaways for 2017

By Jen Lewallen Vacation season is coming to an end, which means now is the perfect time to plan 2017 adventures. We’ve searched for iconic must-sees, exotic journeys, and water-bound…

Find the Spice of Life in Grenada

by Jen Lewallen In the far southeastern Caribbean lies a tiny treasure full of flavor. Grenada doesn’t come up on the radar for most tropical-bound travelers. In fact, it can’t…

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Holiday Greetings from Los Cabos

Ditch the pine trees for palm trees this holiday season in Los Cabos. Located on the tip of the Baja California peninsula, this warm but dry destination offers a relaxing…

“One Happy Island” Makes Multiple Happy Families This Holiday Season

By Jen Lewallen The holidays will be here before you know it, and it’s never too early to start planning your family getaway. Aruba has termed the slogan “One Happy…

You Need to See Great Britain Now!

Now’s the time to book your dream trip to the UK. While England’s rich history, breathtaking countryside, and eclectic locals charm every traveler, its dramatically low prices means the U.S….

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The Air Up There – Why Air Turbulence Is a Convenience Issue, Not a Safety Issue

By Jed Hauck I’m a skittish passenger — not just in airliners, but also in cars, boats, motorcycles, etc. I’d simply rather have my own hands on the steering wheel,…

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Save the Date – Upcoming Events for 2016

Looking for something to do this weekend or next weekend or maybe in the month of February? We’ve gathered the upcoming festivals, celebrations, conventions and more, from now until the…

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Top 10 Ways to Not Go Broke in Vegas

Let’s get one thing out of the way – you’re extraordinarily unlikely to beat the house in Vegas and come home richer than you left. But with a little help,…