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Tips For Traveling To Atlanta On Your Vacation

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You may only know about Atlanta from tales of traffic woes and busy airport hustles, but there’s a lot more to the city.  Atlanta is one of the nation’s most diverse cities, and summertime brings about a celebration of the cities diversity.

As the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Junior, Atlanta celebrates diversity, but it’s also a hub for history buffs from around the world.  There’s much to learn by visiting Atlanta, Georgia. Here are a few tips for traveling to Atlanta on your next vacation.

Transportation while you’re visiting

Driving or flying into Atlanta would be the best option.  Flying is the most efficient in terms of speed, but some people simply don’t do planes.  Driving is acceptable, just be safe on the roads, as Atlanta is a bustling city.  

While you’re in the city, you probably want to leave your car at the hotel.  Utilize Uber or Lyft if you want a more private travel experience, but Atlanta has a great public transit system.  Take the bus for less, and meet a range of intriguing personalities and experiences.

The best places to stay while you’re traveling

The first rule of finding a great place to stay is not to plan your travel time during the throws of a major event.  Otherwise, there are plenty of affordable hotels within the city limits. Marriott alone has more than 50 different properties in Atlanta.  

Try using apps like Priceline to find some really good deals on accommodations in the ATL.  The University Inn near Emory is also a great steal. The rooms will cost nearly $200/night, but the services are four-star quality.

Experience the cuisine in the city

Atlanta is an excellent spot to discover the local cuisine.  The city offers a diverse menu that few American cities can rival.  One of the most famous restaurants in Atlanta is actually a drive-in.  The Varsity plays on the old-timey experience of a 50’s diner in every way possible, and the burgers are quality to match.

Sports fans can find plenty to explore

Georgians love sports, and there are plenty of sporting events to experience in Atlanta.  You can see a Braves baseball game, a Falcons football game, or you can check out the Hawks on the court.  

That’s not all! The University of Georgia’s football program is in some of the best years of its existence, and the Atlanta Motor Speedway is also nearby the city.  

Cool touristy things to do in Atlanta

Some of the most fun, touristy, things to do in Atlanta include Six Flags over Georgia, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and visiting Piedmont Park to explore a range of social opportunities.  

Originally posted on January 24, 2019 @ 10:16 am

Smart Travel Advice To Create a Good Vacation Experience

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If you’re trying to have the best vacation experience possible, you need to start with the idea of following wise travel advice. Even though getting to a destination and being at a target place can be a fantastic experience in itself, the actual process of travel can be a nightmare if you’re not prepared.

So, before the vacation even begins, what are some things you should do to ensure the travel doesn’t become problematic? First of all, you should never drink and drive. Secondly, don’t rush and get angry while you’re on the move. Third, pack the least that you can. And fourth, stay flexible. Being too dogmatic about how you travel can mean frustration and anxiety instead of a sense of peace and ease.

Don’t Drink and Drive

The very smartest piece of advice that you can follow when it comes to traveling to your vacation spot is that you should not drink and drive. How terrible would it be to get a DUI on your way to your journey’s destination? If you get caught and your blood alcohol level is bad enough, your car could get impounded, and you can go to jail even. Was it worth it to drink before you took off for this kind of a consequence?

Don’t Rush and Get Angry

Being in a rush while heading out to vacation is no fun. Especially if you’re someone that deals with road rage issues, the last thing that you want to be is in a hurry as you’re driving. Do all of your preparations far enough in advance that there will be no need to move faster than is comfortable. If you have a deadline to be somewhere, give yourself even more time to get ready, get on the road, and travel at reasonable speeds.

Pack the Least You Can

When you are packing to go on vacation, put as little as possible in your luggage. Carry-ons are heavy, bulky, and many times you don’t end up using the things that you bring. Obviously, you need to make sure that anything involving health or safety is in your luggage, but as far as conveniences go, try to leave those behind. It’s very likely that you can buy anything that you need at your destination rather than trying to struggle to bring it, especially if it is inexpensive.

Stay Flexible

The most important thing when it comes to smart traveling to create good vacation experiences is that you want to stay flexible. If you’re too rigid about your decision-making processes, then it’s going to start the entire experience off on the wrong foot. Make sure you build in buffers for time, energy, and money, so that it is a relaxed experience rather than one that is full of unnecessary anxiety.

Originally posted on January 14, 2019 @ 8:57 am

4 Tips For Making The Best Out Of a Road Trip

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So you’re thinking about going on a road trip and want to make sure it’s planned just right.  The great news is you’re in for a great adventure. Going on a road trip is a fantastic opportunity to experience freedom and spontaneity in ways that you may have never even dreamed of. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 3, 2018 @ 8:21 am

What Are The Most Popular Travel Routes In India?

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As you plan your trip to India it is normal to feel a little overwhelmed. This is because the country is diverse and offers numerous opportunities for those interested. The truth is that most travelers do not even know where they should start a research.

Fortunately, the first step is pretty straightforward for everyone. In most cases there is a need to buy an airplane ticket. You can easily find cheap business class flights to India from USA if you choose sites like Luxflight, which is specialized in first class and business class tickets.

After you know how to find the best prices for your tickets, where do you go? Here are some sightseeing routes that are really popular in India and that you might want to consider to help you out.

Golden Triangle

If this is the first time you visit India, this triangular route is highly recommended. It is now available from various tour operators and travel agents. The sightseeing route reaches many of India’s iconic jewels, like the Taj Mahal, Delhi and Jaipur.

You can travel the route in one week. Travel times from one city to the next are under one day. This means that you will be able to mostly enjoy sightseeing as opposed to having to travel from one location to the next.

Rajasthan

This is widely considered as the second most popular tourist route in India. It is renowned for its Rajput royalty, history, desert-like terrain and Mughal history. You want to look for camels, elephants and colored saris as you cover this region.

A recommendation made by many is to combine the above mentioned Golden Triangle route with the Rajasthan route. You can simply avoid Jodphur and replace it with Varanasi. While this will take around 2 weeks to compete, it does cover most of the really popular sights that India has to offer.

Western India

Mumbai is another really popular travel destination in India, its Bollywood capital. Movie star hopefuls are drawn to the area. However, the destination is one that is really interesting because of the fact that it is different than what you would expect from areas that are more popular among tourists. For instance, in Mumbai there is no metro system as you would find in Delhi.

Many travelers decide to reach Mumbai and then move towards Goa in order to check out the country’s rave scene and beaches. You can keep going down to reach Karnataka, a smaller, more rural area. If visiting, be sure to check Hampi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Southern India

When in Southern India you get to see Kerala, a region locally known as being “God’s Land”. Once there you can understand why since the region is filled with backwaters, is lush, features numerous rivers and houseboat tours. Kerala is a state that is affluent, with well-maintained streets and many popular universities. In Alleypey you should consider a houseboat tour and you want to visit Fort Cochin because of its colonial architecture. If interested in spirituality, look out for different options to try some traditional yoga.

Originally posted on February 7, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

4 Ways To Save Money While Traveling

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Traveling is something that gives you something to look forward to. Being able to take a break from the daily grind to explore new places and enjoy some leisure time is what life is all about. However, anyone who’s traveled before can tell you it doesn’t come cheap. Between paying for airfare, a place to stay, activities on your travels, and covering your expenses back at home during the trip, most people tend to estimate they’ll need at least $1000 for a single trip.

Although many people can comfortably fit travel expenses into their budget, there are the rest of us who don’t have the budget to be able to spend freely however we want. For a comfortable trip that fits the budget, it’s important to know a few tricks to keep costs down while traveling. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 16, 2018 @ 7:46 am