Archive for the ‘Travel Tips’ Category

Five Places to Visit in 2010

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Its a new year..a shiny new start!  If the sour economy forced you to stay home in 2009, you might be itching to get out and explore the world.  And its a great time to go. Travel fares remain at bargain prices, allowing you to save some bucks while seeking out those authentic experiences around ...

2009 Geotourism Challenge - Participate & Support Responsible Tourism

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

News from National Geographic Traveler's blog.... National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations, in conjunction with Ashoka's Changemakers, is now accepting nominations and official entries for the second annual Geotourism Challenge.  I'm a big advocate of initiatives like this.  As our world becomes more interconnected, we need to awaken a greater awareness and concern for the ...

Scouting the Active Adventure of a Lifetime

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Does lounging on the beach, and eating and drinking to your heart's content sound like the ideal vacation? Probably not if you are one of a growing group of people who emphasize healthy, athletic lifestyles.  But, you don’t have to give up your commitment to health and fitness just because ...

Travel Lighter With Amazon Kindle 2

Monday, February 9th, 2009

If you're like me, you enjoy catching up on your reading during your travels. There's nothing quite like chilling on a beach or curling up in front of a fire with a good book.  The challenge is deciding what reading material to take with you on the road as not ...

Check out ATIA’s New Website For Alaska Adventure Travel Deals

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

If you've been wanting to take a trip to Alaska, this summer may be the best time to go. The Alaska Travel Industry Association, a non-profit, membership-based organization made up of all facets of Alaska's visitor industry, just launched a new website called Travel Alaska to promote Alaska tourism.  It offers many adventure travel deals that you ...

Buffalo Tours - A Gold Standard With Excellent Service and Great People

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

This is a special post to call out Buffalo Tours for their efforts in providing me with a wonderful experience  on my private tour of Vietnam.  Not only was the trip well-planned, the people associated with Buffalo Tours were exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure my trip would be one that I will always ...

The Benefits of a Private Tour

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

I'm one of those adventurous types who prefer to schedule their own travel itinerary versus signing up for an established tour.  Sure, it takes more time and effort to plan the trip, but I've always enjoyed the freedom that comes from seting my own agenda and letting the chips fall where they may.  I think more opportunities for spontaneous travel moments are created when you ...