5 Jul 2015

Some tips for a great family vacation

Submitted by Anonymous

Are you thinking about a family vacation? Here are some tips for a great family vacation:

Plan well, or let others do it for you (such as an All-inclusive resort).
Take a Staycation, where you explore events and sites around a bigger city near you.
Travel with friends. This can greatly decrease the price (i.e. gas, sharing a vacation housing, etc.). Plus, the children can play together if they are the same age.
Keep an open mind. Not every detail will go the way you planned it, so embrace everything the vacation throws at you.
Have fun with your family - kids and adults alike!

And, one last tip if you are traveling by car: make the car trip part of the actual trip. My family often traveled 8 hours to go up to northern Minnesota. Even though the six of us were packed into a sedan, I valued the trip because my parents would stop often during the car trip for lunches and sightseeing. It was far better than the trips you hear about where the parents wouldn't even stop for a bathroom break.

Safety tips for traveling alone

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

The decision to travel alone often proves very appealing and has many benefits. You can see what you what, when you want, without worrying about the schedules of others. However, traveling solo also comes with increased risk and danger. There are several steps you can take when traveling alone to increase your safety while increasing enjoyment of any traveling adventure.

2 Dec 2014

How to save money on a business trip

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

There are plenty of ways to save money when you’re on a business trip. Knowing where to look is key! Websites, keeping an eye out for deals and rewards programs are just some of the ways to keep expenses down. Planning ahead can save money, time, and make your trip a whole lot healthier and convenient.

2 Dec 2014

Don't trust those interstate gas, restaurant and lodgings signs

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Those signs for restaurants, lodging and gas that you see on our interstate exits are very useful. They eliminate garish billboards while giving you quick information. However, according to this article, those signs are allocated to the highest bidder. So, some of those great, smaller restaurants and lodgings probably won't be on those signs.

26 Nov 2014

Walk a dog while you are traveling!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Ambassador programs, which allow people to take shelter dogs out for a day of exercise, are increasing in popularity across the United States. These day trips are a great tool for introducing shelter dogs to potential owners, as well as providing exercise and socialization for both dog and human. Learn about one dog-lovers experience with an ambassador program and a shelter dog in this article.

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.