Ten overrated tourist sites

Itinerary, Planning, Travel Advice

Here’s my take on ten spots to skip and what to see instead. While I visit lots of tourist hot spots when I travel—hey, there are often good reasons they’re popular!—some iconic sites don’t live up to their hype. Following is my highly subjective recommendation on...

Feeling queasy?

Itinerary, Planning, Travel Advice

Here are some tips on how to avoid/minimize seasickness on your next cruise. Will you get seasick if you go on a cruise? Even if you are not prone to mal-de-mer, storms and rough waters can bring on those unpleasant queasy feelings. And even if you can’t avoid...

Ready to finally cross the pond?

Flights, Itinerary, Planning, Travel Advice

Here are some tips for your first trip to Europe. Whether you study abroad, backpack solo, or go with a group for your first trip to Europe, it’s an experience that will change your life—in a good way!—forever. Even if you visited the continent with your parents...

Over 60 and want to hit the road?

Itinerary, Planning, Travel Advice

Here are 14 of the best senior-friendly travel tour providers. For retirees or seniors who have time and a travel budget, the opportunities to see the world are nearly endless. Travel companies are responding to their needs and wishes with tours: independent to...

Surprise!

Flights, Hotels, Itinerary, Planning, Travel Advice

Ten companies that will plan a mystery vacation for you. When Husband and I travel, he never knows where we’re going. I make all the arrangements and pack for us; all he has to do is show up and enjoy each day as it comes. Now there are travel agencies that offer the...