Should you get travel insurance? Vacations can be very expensive. Some say, if you can’t afford it, maybe you should insure it. There are other reasons you might want to get travel insurance other than just the cost of your vacation. Some of the things you should consider are, your health, the health of close relatives,… [Read more…]
October 17, 2011
Have you read our first two cruise blogs? If not…check back to see what you missed. Now you have done the hard part. You have decided on the time of year, the cruise line, and the cruise itinerary. So now you can start doing the fun part of the planning of your vacation. For me,… [Read more…]
September 21, 2011
“Cruise Vacation…Is It For Me?” was Part 1 – if you missed it, check out my previous blog. Now that I’ve convinced you to take a cruise vacation; here are some more helpful tips. Decide what you are looking for in a cruise, and the time of year you want to go and the rest… [Read more…]
August 5, 2011
The question should NOT be, should I take a “Cruise Vacation” or should I drive or fly to my destination? … it should be “Which Cruise Line” and for how long? With all the advances in the cruise industry, you should be able to find a cruise ship that meets your needs. You have… [Read more…]
July 20, 2011
Why just take pictures? Here are some digital camera, or camera phone tips to help you have a Better Vacation Experience. Make a small card with your name and cell number on it (or hotel name if out-of-town). Each time you start a blank camera card, take a picture of the card. Then if your digital camera is… [Read more…]
July 18, 2011
Do you need a purse with lots of nooks and crannies? Or do you need pockets to organize so you know where your keys go, where your cell phone is, where your lipstick belongs; and can grab whatever is needed at a moment’s notice? Are you so organized that you have those little organizers within… [Read more…]
June 23, 2011
Of course you need to follow the 3-1-1 rules for carry-on luggage when heading on vacation, but there is more. For those who don’t know the 3-1-1 for carry on luggage, it is what you can have in your carry on bag when you load the plane. You should place it in a bin when… [Read more…]
June 13, 2011
Pack a day or two ahead of time, if you can. If you are not stressed to remember everything at once, you can feel more organized. You always think of last minute items. Separate your clothes when traveling with someone, or put in separate pieces of luggage. That way if one piece gets lost or… [Read more…]
November 15, 2011
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