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Archive for the ‘Travel Tips’ Category

April 30th, 2008

Back to Basics: Getting From the Airport to Your Hotel

As if getting to the airport isn’t tough enough, most of us have to figure out how to get from our destination airport to our hotel.  And this is another time when some planning, and asking a few questions, can be a real savings.
Public transportation:  I’m a big believe in public transportation.  When at […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

April 23rd, 2008

Chicks Rule for All-Girl Getaways

Premiering Thursday, April 24th, is All-Girl Getaways, a new television show that is capitalizing on the popular travel trend of girlfriend travel — gal pals getting away from some quality bonding and travel.
The show tracks a different group of women every week, and includes groups of co-workers, friends, and family members as they plan and […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2008

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day - a day to celebrate the wonders of the world in which we live, and to commit ourselves to making sure that it becomes a better place to live for successive generations.
There are lots of businesses and travel-related resources that are starting to think “green.”  While travelers will never be […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

April 19th, 2008

Photo Bag Tags Help to Personalize Your Luggage

When you open the overhead bin on the airplane it’s like looking into a sea of black roller bags, most of all them looking exactly the same.  It’s no wonder that travelers often pick up the wrong bag.
Consider personalizing your bag in a discrete, yet fun way with a personalized bag tag.  This is […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

April 16th, 2008

Back to Basics: Reconfirming Your Flight

Although at one time it was a requirement, in general, it is no longer necessary to call the airline to reconfirm your flight.  If you just show up at the airport for your flight, things will be fine.  You also do not need to call to confirm a return flight.
Since most airlines now have […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

April 9th, 2008

Back to Basics: Extra Hotel Fees

As a general rule of thumb, upscale hotels and resorts assess extra charges for things like telephone calls, internet access, gym or health club fees, etc.  Generally accepted reasoning within the industry, although not necessarily admitted in public, is that guests staying at these hotels are in an income bracket where they will not […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

April 3rd, 2008

What to Do in Boston on a Budget

Today I have a guest post from blogging pal Susan Johnston.
 
With the decline of the US dollar vs. international currencies, now is the perfect time to explore domestic destinations rather than flying overseas.
Spring is the ideal season to visit Boston, because the weather is warming up and many of Boston’s most popular attractions are […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

April 2nd, 2008

Back to Basics: Don’t Save the Best for Last

If you are one of those people who always save the best for last — the best piece of candy, dessert, or your favorite section of the paper — you may want to re-think that.
I was having this discussion with a fellow blogger, and we both agreed.  If there is something that you are […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

March 30th, 2008

Sihanoukville Express, Bus Ride from Hell

Today I have a guest post from fellow blogger Ken Dunlop from The Vancouver Traveler. Ken spent several months traveling around Southeast Asia, and he graciously offered to share a bit of his trip with you. This is one of what I am sure is many anecdotes about getting around in Southeast Asia.
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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

March 26th, 2008

Back to Basics: 10 Tips for Laptop Use on the Plane

Using your laptop while flying requires a little common sense, practical considerations, and some basic etiquette.  The competing interests are protecting your privacy, keeping your “stuff” contained within your personal space and not spilling out into other’s space, and making sure that you keep your laptop protected from damage.
Here are a few tips, most […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

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