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We all know the time and effort that can go in to booking a trip. There is planning, execution, and anticipation. You have to pick the ideal destination around dates that work with your schedule, along with when weather will be nice, and the price is just right. There are flights, hotels, transportation, sightseeing to …
In the hospitality and service industry, many employees depend on tips from patrons. In the US, it is standard practice to tip based on a percentage of the total restaurant bill or give the bartender a buck or two. But, when traveling, there are many more scenarios in which tips are appropriate.
Raise your hand if you live in or near a large city with access to a sizeable airport. You know, the kind of airport that offers multiple flights daily to numerous destinations. Where there are lines to wait in, restaurants to eat at, and it actually takes a bit of time to get to the …
Around our city and state, people are starting to emerge from the Coronavirus orders. As such, it seems only fitting that we emerge from our blogging break too! June 1st seemed like a nice, even day to start getting fresh content out there again.
It’s no secret that we are currently in the midst of a global pandemic. People are getting ill, economies are crumbling, and life as we know it is going to be different for awhile. For the past three years, I’ve taken the month of May off from blogging. I do this in celebration of my …
Airports are frustrating places. They can be confusing and overwhelming. Most of the people you encounter here are rushed, fatigued, grumpy, and just plain over it. Managing the stress of airports can take the joy out of traveling. We think it is best to get in and out of the airport as quickly as possible. …
It’s important to note that not everyone is a golfer. That’s okay! Incorporating a round of golf into your next tropical trip is still a great activity! Generally speaking, guests can drive the golf cart without having to pay any fees to be on the course. This is a great way to get outside for …
We understand that planning a trip can be daunting for some. Of the many questions we get, people often ask us how we go about selecting our hotels. It seems like over the years we have become quite adept in picking great hotels that meet our travel needs. We’ve been fortunate to stay at a …
For once, it seems like its been awhile since I typed up a quarterly travel roundup. Usually the months just fly by. In this case, I actually almost forgot about doing it thanks to the end of the year/decade craziness! For anyone new to my quarterly travel roundups, these posts highlight our travel activities by …