RSSNov|23|2007
First Class Lounges: Thai Airways
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Around The World, Awards, Destinations, Luxurious, News, Reviews, Transport
In one of my last posts, I wrote about the new trend in luxury travel today: airport first class lounges. I said that I would write more about the different first class lounges and the amenities they offer. As promised, here’s the first of the series.
For my first post about first class lounges, I’m going to start with the one that was voted the best first class lounge for 2007 by Skytrax: the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. This ultimate status symbol of prestige and exclusivity caters primarily to first class passengers of Thai Airways flights or members of the international Star Alliance. It’s located …
Nov|22|2007
Thanksgiving In Plymouth
Posted by Camica as Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Events, Historical
Thanksgiving is one of America’s favorite holidays, and the official start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving is also a long weekend, something which overworked folks in need of rest always look forward to. This Thanksgiving, instead of stressing out about the turkey and the guests, why not revisit the place where it all began?
The place where it all began is in the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is where the Pilgrims established a colony after arriving in the Mayflower. This is also where “The First Thanksgiving” started, after the first harvest in 1621.
Visiting Plymouth is a great way to experience history first hand. You can visit Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum …
Nov|22|2007
Family Travel Headaches – Cure Them! (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
Packing
This presents problems for some people – especially if the parents are not that great at packing. We have to admit it, not everyone has been gifted with the talent of being able to pack the essentials and not over do it. When you have children, you want to take along everything that you may need but you also need to pack light because it will be hard to lug all those things around with you. A good tip: involve the children in packing. Come up with the lists yourselves and see which can be done away with. Give them their own lists …
Nov|21|2007
Traveling With Kids, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, Family, Getaways, People, Tips
Here’s the rest of the tips about enjoying your vacation while traveling with kids:
• Double-check your reservation- to err is human, and sometimes reservation agents can make mistakes with your reservation. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience, make sure you call your hotel or resort 24 hours before you leave to double-check your reservation. Also, if you’re unfamiliar with the hotel, and you know someone in the area, have them check it out for you beforehand. Issues about cleanliness and security, which you might normally let pass if you were traveling alone, can suddenly become a big deal if you have kids along. If you have any special requests, such as non-smoking rooms or an extra bed or crib, …
Nov|21|2007
Christmas in Kansas
Posted by Jen as Cities, Events, Family, Features, Getaways, Shopping, Travelogger, United States
Contrary to popular belief, Kansas City is not all barren fields and misguided hurricanes. Despite the image produced by Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz, it is actually a city bustling with life ,especially now with Christmas just around the corner. Also known as the Holiday Headquarters, Kansas City is the perfect getaway for families who want to experience good old holiday cheer.
As early as November, the city plays host to a number of different theater acts. Kids will surely enjoy watching “The Happy Elf” at The Coterie Theater and “The Nutcracker” at the Music Hall. Parents will also be entertained by various musicals and acts like “The Christmas Carol” and “A Christmas Stalking.” What better …
Nov|20|2007
Super Saver Trip Tips: Fly High with a Low Budget
Posted by J. Angelo as Air Travel, Tips, Transport
One of the best things for me about the internet is that it has made it a whole lot easier to purchase cheaper airline tickets. Airfare is one of the things you can save a whole lot on if only you purchase your ticket with enough smarts. For those who still wonder why they never seem to be able to get hold of cheaper airfare here’s a few tips to help you get cheaper tickets on your next flight out.
Plan your trip and search for discount tickets as early as possible - It is almost impossible to find great deals the day or week before your flight because most airfare deals require that reservations be made several weeks before the …
Nov|20|2007
Traveling With Kids, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, Family, Getaways, People, Tips
The coming of the holidays usually means an increase in family travel as well. Some families may be traveling to visit grandparents or relatives, some may simply want to take advantage of the season to have a holiday vacation. Whatever the reason, traveling with kids also means more baggage, more preparation time, more expenses and oftentimes more stress! It doesn’t have to be that way, of course. You can still travel with your kids and end up having fun, not feeling like a Scrooge. Here’s some tips on traveling with kids:
• Pick a family-friendly destination or experience – choose a destination that will appeal to all ages: kids, teens and adults. Although you might find …
Nov|19|2007
Super Saver Trip Tips: Eat Smart
Posted by Hannah Grace as Food and Drink, Tips
For me experiencing great food is one of the things I love about traveling. When you’re traveling thugh you can enjoy good food yet make sure that you don’t bust your budget by eating only at the “finest” places. Here’s some tips on how you can get your belly full without emptying your pockets.
If your hotel includes breakfast and lunch in the package then make sure you eat the “free” meal. Eat as much as you can to avoid having to buy snacks.
If you do feel hungry between meals it is wise to buy food at a local grocery store instead of the hotel snack bar where everything is priced steeply. Make sure you buy at stores where the price …
Nov|19|2007
Family Travel Headaches – Cure Them!
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
For childless couples who have always been lovers of the road – or the sky or the sea, for that matter – having a child makes things quite different. Though they may still get the opportunity to travel, going on trips is certainly a different experience with a kid. Take note, I said different but not worse. Admittedly, having a kid with you on a trip gives you a new perspective and new exciting adventures. Yet sometimes, you just can’t deny that traveling with children can be a headache. Here are some of the most common “headaches” of family travel and their cures as well.
Romantic …
Nov|16|2007
Online Booking Tips: Hotels
Posted by Camica as Around The World, Destinations, Food and Drink, Hotels, Resorts, Tips
Nowadays, a lot of travelers are choosing to book their hotel online. Not only is it usually cheaper than booking with a travel agency, computer savvy travelers also get to surf the net for their choice of hotels and packages. Since most of these reservations are prepaid, and canceling a reservation will usually leave a customer with a cancellation charge, it’s a good idea to research the hotel you plan to book extensively. If you’re not familiar with hotel lingo, you might get stuck paying for something you don’t need or want.
When you’re searching for hotels, aside from the room types, you might also come upon different meal plans. Although most hotels will indicate …
