Weekend trips: Are they even worth the trouble?
Weekend getaways can be stressful and expensive, but they also offer benefits longer vacations can’t match. Here’s what to consider when deciding!
Weekend getaways can be stressful and expensive, but they also offer benefits longer vacations can’t match. Here’s what to consider when deciding!
To say that the COVID-19 situation has been tough on people would be an understatement. This summer, if you’re at home and staying safe, count that as a blessing. Having to miss your annual vacation and cancel travel plans was a smart choice, but it’s understandable if you feel like you’re missing out on normal fun. So, plan a staycation instead. There are fun and exciting ways to spice up your weekends while still observing social distancing rules. Here’s a […]
Modern American families no longer travel just to change their place of stay. Each trip has a specific purpose. Until a worthy goal for travel is born, many simply postpone them. When almost everything is available and always “at hand”, the sophisticated consumer no longer wants “just like that.” This can be compared to a refrigerator. When it is almost empty, all that is there is suitable food. When the refrigerator is stably full, we have a confusion in our […]
In my early days as a guidebook writer, Europe's undiscovered nooks and undeveloped crannies held the most appeal for me — and they still do. But with ever more sophisticated travelers armed with enough time and money to see the Europe of their dreams, places I "discovered" a few decades ago are now suffering from "Back Door" congestion. Given that, I've come to treasure even more those destinations that still have the feeling of being a world apart from everyday […]
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There are many decisions that you can expect to make in your travel plans. Sometimes that preparation is part of the fun of the trip. This article has many helpful hints and pointers on making traveling arrangements and plans to help you stay focused on the fun and less on the stress. Before you go anywhere, check if you have any of those extra rewards miles on your credit card. These miles can really help you save money and you […]