National Parks Waive Fees for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
[ January 10, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment ]

If you’ve been longing to visit the great outdoors, here’s your chance to do so – for free!
From January 14-16 on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, many participating national parks will waive their fees, including …

Read the full story »
Budget Travel

Traveling on a budget? Read up on how to save precious cash on your next vacation. Or enter our monthly contest for a chance to win CASH PRIZES.

Destinations

From Paris to Peru and everywhere in-between, we highlight worldwide destinations and provide you with useful travel information about them.

Hotels

Read up on notable hotels worldwide and learn more about amenities, packages and other helpful tidbits related to checking-in and checking-out.

Travel Guides

Whether you’re looking for a rugged adventure or quiet retreat, turn to our How-To guides for the best travel planning tips.

Promotions/Giveaways

From iPads to free flights. Enter our monthly giveaway for a chance to win great prizes.

Home » Archive by Tags

Articles tagged with: travel planning

Best Last Minute Trip Destinations From Summer to Fall
September 8, 2011 – 7:59 am | No Comment
Best Last Minute Trip Destinations From Summer to Fall

Summer season may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in one more trip before the cooler weather sets in. There are plenty of affordable trips that can be had …

Why You Should Apply For Your Passport Right Now
May 17, 2011 – 9:29 am | One Comment
Why You Should Apply For Your Passport Right Now

Passports have become more important for travelers from the U.S. Before 2009, travel to Canada, Mexico and some places in the Caribbean did not require a passport. Now U.S. Citizens are required to carry a …

What Travel Alerts and Warnings Really Mean
May 6, 2011 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
What Travel Alerts and Warnings Really Mean

The U.S. State Department has issued many travel alerts and travel warnings since 9/11. Right after the terrorist attacks in New York, people seemed to pay more attention to the State Department’s advice and avoided …

Travel Gadgets: Travel Planning Apps
January 28, 2011 – 8:03 am | No Comment

Travel Gadgets: Travel Planning Apps

Looking for information on flights and local attractions? Need to check the latest weather conditions? As the saying goes, “there’s an app for that!” This week’s list features many popular mobile applications designed to help you plan your trip and take the guesswork out of your next vacation.

Travel Gadgets: Gear for Getting Ready
January 7, 2011 – 8:09 am | One Comment

Travel Gadgets - Gear for Gearing Up

You pledged to eat better and live healthier, but did you remember to make a travel resolution for the New Year? Check out these handy accessories that will not only make planning your vacation(s) in 2011 fun and easy, but also help you make a “travelution” you can keep!

Destination Guide: San Diego
December 20, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Destination Guide: San Diego

Escape to a mini-metropolis with beautiful weather, enjoy some sun and sand – sunny San Diego, the hip and trendy California city is the perfect place for the big city experience and beach town fun! …

Top 5 Tips for Finding Last Minute Holiday Travel Deals
December 10, 2010 – 8:34 am | 2 Comments
Top 5 Tips for Finding Last Minute Holiday Travel Deals

Luckily for all of us late-purchasers, there are plenty of strategies for finding and taking advantage of last minute holiday travel deals. A few simple steps can help take the financial sting out of your holiday travels. Here are the top five last-minute-deal-finding tips for holiday travel.

Travel Gadgets: Digital Luggage Scale and More
November 26, 2010 – 8:09 am | No Comment

Digital Luggage Scale

This week’s gadgets include a portable scale that calculates the weight of your luggage before you check it, a travel door safety alarm, and more.

How to Fly Cheap
November 25, 2010 – 9:11 am | One Comment

Popular travel deal websites, provide cheap fares by offering the lowest prices amongst competing airlines. Use travel websites to your advantage and uncover the cheapest flights possible by putting these online airfare search tips to …

Saving Money By Traveling Off Season
November 24, 2010 – 8:15 am | No Comment

Traveling to a specific destination during its slower season has its advantages, including cheap travel fares. Popular destinations are expensive and crowded during the high, or tourist, season. Although low season travel fares are extremely …