11 Apr 2015

What do the Millennials want in travel?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Hipmunk, an online travel company, recently polled 1400 participants, asking about their travel habits and preferences. They noted several interesting facts about Millennials in particular.

One of the most important things to Millennials is the accessibility to Wi-Fi, which helps them maintain an active online presence. However, during the flights, they crave privacy rather than IRL (in real life) interaction with fellow passengers. In order to cut cost, many Millennials would give up seemingly important amenities on a plane ride and at the accommodations at their final destination. Almost all Millennials polled were planning travels in the upcoming year, and almost half were planning three or more.

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Have $10? Save your life (and valuables) while traveling

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Save your life while traveling on the road with travel accessories that are fairly cheap (under $10):

1) A door stop for extra protection against having people come into your room while you are there.

2) A multi tool - you never know what you might have to fix, and you can get what you need for a fairly cheap price.

18 Apr 2015

Miniature golf - in a hotel?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

The Hudson Hotel in New York City has a special surprise in it's courtyard this spring. For $10 a game, you can enjoy a go at their Putt Putt Park! It is a miniature golf course, complete with all the traditional mini golf attractions, such as the ever popular windmill. Guests can also enjoy a round of delicious food and beverage unique to the Putt Putt Park. The park's hours range from 2 pm-10 pm, and various deals through their hotel packages can help gain you access.

13 Apr 2015

Will you get the Apple Watch for your travels?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

The world is anticipating the launch of Apple's new wearable, the Watch, which will launch on April 24, 2015. Airlines, hotels and booking sites have already been busily developing apps, compatible with the new wearable and each brand is adding unique features, such as IHG's Dick Tracy-style translation app, which is similar to a successful iPhone app. Starwood has developed an app, allowing the Watch to be used as the room key.

12 Apr 2015

Will virtual travel replace real travel?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

For most of us, our desire to travel exceeds our budget. Can virtual reality replace the real thing? It would be pretty nice to paddle through a mangrove swamp or stroll along the Great Wall of China without having to negotiate time off work. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen any time soon. The smell of a tequila distillery or the fireworks at a local festival won't be coming to any headset.

10 Apr 2015

Don't let those old suitcases go to waste!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Suitcases for Kids was an idea by a ten year-old foster child which is based on a simple idea: people have an attic full of unused suitcases, while foster children have a high need for suitcases, since they are constantly moving.

So, donate your old travel bags to foster children - or, women's shelters, homeless shelters or the Goodwill. Or, if the suitcases are just too old for anyone: you can recycle those old suitcases into items such as dog beds and organized storage.