26 Nov 2014

A long list of the good - and bad - travel truths

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Traveling can and should be an adventure. There are so many aspects to traveling that are often overlooked or underestimated. By being aware of all of the great truths of traveling, you can be sure to really make each moment count whether you are traveling alone, with family or with friends. Whether you travel near and far, you should make the most of each moment by embracing some long held truths of traveling.

The list in the attached article is particularly poignant. I can particularly relate to many of of the items in the list, such as:

how you come to realize that you would much rather travel in a small car than have a huge home and other major material possessions
how you will always over pack - no matter how hard you try not to
how it is important to keep track of what you see and feel - through journaling and photos
how travel makes you see the world differently - it is a degree in life

If you have traveled at all, you are bound to find many points you can relate to in the article. And - if you have never traveled - this list could easily encourage you to take the next step towards travel!

Read the full article here:
101 truths of travel

Should you travel off-season?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

I make a point of traveling off-season, as it helps to keep my hotel bills under $50/day. For example, I have gone to the beach in January and February. The weather was cooler - but, I didn't mind. You can put a sweatshirt one for hikes up and down the beach. And, although fewer shops and restaurants are open - there are usually enough shops and restaurants to satisfy all.

1 Jan 2015

Caution: 3-4 star hotels charge for WiFi

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

When you stay in a 2-star hotel, you get free WI-FI. However, the further up the "stars" you go, the higher chance that you will have to pay $30/day (and more) for WI-FI!

11 Dec 2014

Why don't more hotels have "convenience stores"?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Basically, as the company Airbnb expands to new cities around the world, the share economy is really taking their toll on regular hotels. Executives have figured a way around this with lend and lease programs all around the country with critical ads like “Forgot it?

9 Dec 2014

Do you take hotel shampoo, soap, etc? You aren't the only one.

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many hotel guests admit to taking the mini hotel toiletries home with them when they checkout. Many guests find creative ways to use these toiletries once they return home. Many hotel guests report that they actually love the mini hotel toiletries and admit to liking them so much that they take them home.

9 Dec 2014

Is re-using your towel at a hotel helpting the planet - or profits?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many hotels use green energy marketing strategies which are designed to save the environment. Most hotel guests are not interested in the strategies that are used, such as reusing towels. Starwood Hotels has implemented a program that guests find useful which offers discount vouchers to customers who refuse room cleaning, which saves water and energy.