September 23rd, 2008
Planning a wedding is certainly exhausting. For this reason, you must make sure that your honeymoon is planned accordingly for it will be the reward for all those months of wedding preparations. Of course, the honeymoon destination should be picked out with care if you are serious in having a fun and enjoyable experience as a married couple.
Although there are a lot of honeymoon destination you can choose from, this is certainly not the time to experiment. You have to make sure that the honeymoon destination you choose will provide you with the most wonderful memories. To help you make a decision, here are the top three destinations where newly-wed couples spend their first few days as man and wife.
- Mainland US – if you and your partner are on a budget, there is no need for you to leave the country in order to enjoy a great honeymoon. You will be surprised to discover that cities like San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Miami can offer much excitement, adventure and romance.
- Mexico and Central America – if you want to experience something different for your honeymoon, you should not look far for there are destination like Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun that will provide you with an equally-unforgettable time. You can also choose to go to Costa Rica or Belize.
- Caribbean – with so many islands to choose from, your honeymoon will certainly be filled with romantic memories and experience. You can choose to go to Bahamas, Jamaica or Aruba. The beaches in this destination are certainly world-class and you can expect to be pampered and treated well.
If you are worried about sticking to your budget, all these honeymoon destinations will even be more affordable if you book and buy discounted airfare. The trick is making sure that you book in advance. For more convenience, there are cheap vacation packages that will still allow you to enjoy your honeymoon.
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September 23rd, 2008
Travelers today are certainly having a difficult time sticking to their budget because of the price increases imposed by everyone in the travel industry. From airplane ticket prices to luggage fees, the rate adjustments have been tough on the pocket.
In order to manage all these price hikes, travelers are advised to be patient, practical and smart when planning their vacations or business trips. Here are some helpful tips that will allow you to enjoy much savings.
Be Patient
When planning a trip, it is important for you to be patient when it comes to looking for cheap airfares or vacation packages. You can always utilize the internet for these discounted deals but if you are too busy to check them out daily, there are RSS feeds and email alerts that can even be forwarded to your mobile devices. Availing of these amazing deals also requires you to plan your trip in advance since most airlines and travel agencies offer the discounted rates for travels during a certain period.
Be Practical
Since most airlines have recently imposed additional surcharges on checked in luggage, you should make sure that your clothes and other personal items will fit in your carry-on bag. Again, you should try to plan what you are going to wear during the duration of your trip. Always prioritize comfort over style and make sure you avoid bringing expensive jewelries and gadgets.
Be Smart
If you are planning on traveling outside the country, it will cost you less if you choose to do so during the off peak season. Aside from the relatively cheaper prices of tickets, hotel rates and other amenities, you will also love the smaller crowds and shorter lines. To enjoy more savings, you should try to do what the locals do such as walk around, instead of renting a car and going to local pubs instead of fancy restaurants.
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September 22nd, 2008
Sometimes, paying attention to the smallest detail can mean the difference between having an enjoyable vacation and a confusing one. Most first-time travelers can get really confused when it comes to tipping. If you want to avoid the guess work in whom and how much to tip, here are some travel tips that you should seriously consider.
Airport
The standard amount given to a porter is $1 for each bag they carry. Of course, you will have to tip them extra if your luggage is unusually heavy. If you took a cab or was picked up by a limo service, you should tip the driver at least 10 percent of the total fare or service rate since they will be taking out your luggage as well.
Hotel
Again, it is the usual practice to tip the bellman $1 for each bag. The concierge, on the other hand, should be given $5 to $10 for every extra request such as dinner reservations to fancy restaurants and tickets to sold-out performances. If you are looking to enjoy really good service throughout your vacation, then you should give more. Hotel maid deserves about $2 in tip for each day of your vacation.
Tours
For public tours, you should tip the local guide $1 for the half-day tour and $2 for the full-day tour. This amount is on a per person basis and you should remember to give more if you hired a private tour guide.
Restaurant
In the US, most restaurants would be pleased with a 15 percent tip although you could choose to give 20 percent for really superb service. On the other hand, restaurants in Asia and Europe already add the 15 percent tip on the final bill – usually entered as “service charge”. It will be up to you if you want to leave additional tip. If you will be dining in a fancy restaurant, you can get a very nice table if you tip the maitre d’ $5 to $10.
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September 19th, 2008
Ah! Days are certainly becoming cooler, giving you an exciting feeling that comes with the knowledge that the autumn season is almost here. If you are in the mood to travel before the busy holiday season kicks in, you are in luck for there are cheap airfare deals from Horizon Air and Delta Airlines.
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September 18th, 2008
Holidays should indeed be spent with your family. But sometimes, traveling with them during this time can be quite exhausting and frustrating. In order to make sure that your vacation will start off smoothly, here are some tips that you might want to consider when traveling with your family during the holiday season.
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September 18th, 2008
In the past months, the airline industry has hiked up its rates in order to recover the losses incurred due to high fuel costs. For this reason, travelers are feeling the pinch. Not only will they have to deal with increases in plane ticket prices, buy they also have to deal with the surcharges in snacks, luggage and other amenities.
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September 17th, 2008
For those of you who are looking forward to a much cooler climate, you will certainly love the fact that autumn is just around the corner. You will also be surprised to learn that many travelers actually choose to go on a vacation during these months especially with the many offers of discounted airfare.
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September 16th, 2008
There is actually no law or airline regulation that will prohibit you to travel even if you are pregnant unless you are near your due date. In fact, it is actually considered safe and there is no reason for you to worry about anything. It can even be exciting and fun.
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September 16th, 2008
If you are planning on traveling on your own, you should brace yourself for some discriminatory practices. It would seem that the travel industry is biased when it comes to solo travelers.
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September 15th, 2008
In recent months, the airline industry has suffered tremendously because of the soaring fuel prices in the world market. To recover their losses, many airlines have decided to charge consumers with additional fees and surcharges, on top of the increases in plane ticket prices. And it does not end here. In addition, flight cutbacks are being done without even informing the passengers that their flights have been cancelled.
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