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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 …
As we set our travel goals for the new year, we reflect back on past mistakes. See what we’ve learned and how we plan on moving forward in 2020.
It is always fun to write up these end-of-year travel reviews to reflect back on the year gone by. And, what a wonderful travel year we had! As in years past, we believe it is possible to travel big without quitting our normal 9:00 to 5:00. This is part of what we showcase through By …
Personally, I have always found getting to and from airports (not using taxis) to be one of the more stressful parts of traveling. The major European airports are huge and sometimes finding transport upon arrival can be challenging. If you have ever felt the same, this post will help reduce this stressor.
Recently, we posted about our first experience flying in United’s Basic Economy fare class. Now, we are taking this post to the other end of the travel spectrum. This is all about our first time flying first class on Delta Airlines and what you should consider if you are wanting to do the same. Have …
Europe’s culture and history is one of many things visitors find appealing. Oftentimes, popular attractions draw large crowds. But, what if two similar attractions in two different countries offered two opposite experiences? How would you know which one offered more of an authentic experience?