Scientific claims are asserting that climate change is affecting destinations around the world and the effects are happening faster than previously thought. Conde Nast traveler compiled a list of places to see before they’re lost to climate change The Dead Sea is shrinking at a rate of some 3.3 feet a year; the body of...
I came across a blog post by Dr. Ruth Nemzoff on Tips for Traveling While Aging. What I love about this blog post is that while you may have to do things a bit different, you don’t have to stop traveling because of your age. Before Leaving Visit your local travel medicine clinic to be...
Most trip cancellation or interruption travel insurance includes “terrorism” as a “covered reason” for benefits when you might want to cancel or change a trip to a destination that suffers an attack. However, whether and how insurance covers you for terrorism depends on the insurance policy’s fine print: How the insurer defines “terrorism,” and what...
You can never get enough airline and airport tips. I for one am always looking for ways to improve my experience. Wear slip on shoes or at least ones that come off and go back on easily. This will make the TSA screening process a lot easier. Get TSA Precheck. Not having to remove your shoes...
Safety and security should always be your first priority and that includes your money. There have been an increasing number reports and incidents on ATM and other card swipe devices that you need to be aware of nationally and internationally. Skimmer devices are being attached or planted on ATM machines and credit card slots at...
We all have bad travel habits, myself included but I’m always trying to better myself and my travel experience. To do that one needs to evaluate and eliminate and what better time than a new year to shake off old habits? Over Packing! Rising baggage fees should be enough to make you stop, but if...
A bad seat, long layovers, unexpected schedule changes and cancellation are sometimes an unfortunate part of the flying experience. Here are a few tips and tricks that can make your experience more pleasant and get you ahead of the game. The app SeatGuru can help you select a better seat on just about any flight....
Airports, in general, can be a daunting experience, add the holiday travel season and your stress meter goes to an all time high. Consider these airport tips to make your holiday travel more cheerful. Make your luggage stand out! Get a luggage spotter for the handle of your bag or a belt that goes around...
Your hotel room may be nice and tidy, but, how clean is it? We’ve heard about the dirtiest items in a hotel room, well, based on a study conducted by Travel Math – Hotel Hygiene Exposed, that list has been updated. The ice bucket – is not cleaned, it’s just emptied. So, make sure you clean...
The carry-on is an essential travel accessory and should meet some basic needs—inflight, upon arrival and in case your checked bag didn’t arrive. In-flight needs are things such as entertainment, toiletries, blanket or jacket, snacks, socks or slippers, sleeping aids such as an eye mask, earplugs (regular or pharmaceutical) and your medications. Upon-arrival needs are your contact numbers,...
