Planning a trip to Las Vegas can sure be exciting! All the cool hotels, bright lights, new people and even booze in the streets! But don't let your enthusiasm for adventure carry you away. There will be plenty of time to lose your head once you get to Las Vegas. The planning stages should be treated with the utmost diligence and respect. This is your precious Vegas vacation, after all! There are dozens of things you'll want to keep in … [Read more...]
Touring and Exploring the Wonders of Chicago -Guest Post
Chicago is full of diversity, from the people that live there, to the people it attracts. There’s so much to see and do in the Windy City - famous architecture, historic landmarks, and of course, plenty of pizzerias to stuff your guts. Since Chicago attracts travelers with such varied agendas, of course many of the tours in Chicago are extremely different too. Tourists can choose to walk the city, hop on a bus or even eat their way through … [Read more...]
Hollywood’s Latest Studio Attraction
NOTE: this show was canceled in early 2013 - however you can still read about our experiences below as an audience member. The Jeff Probst Show is one of the hottest tickets in Hollywood right now - and for good reason. While no stranger to television, this is five time Emmy award winner Jeff's first television talk show. Jeff is an engaging host - and his show features interesting people with inspirational stories. Jeff knows a happy … [Read more...]
Backpacking around Europe doesn’t mean leaving your iPhone at home
Backpacking around Europe doesn’t mean leaving your iPhone at home. Backpacking has become a hugely popular holiday choice in the US, with more holiday makers opting for a back to basics experience. The low-cost form of travel is renowned as one of the best ways to get to grips with a country’s culture and society. However, fitting all the items you need in a single backpack can be a struggle. To save you hassle while abroad, the packing … [Read more...]
Charles Duncombe: Founder, Holidaysplease
Recently we had a chance to ask Charles about some of his travels (he has been all over the world) and what went into starting his successful travel company, Holidaysplease. Q. What is your background and when did you first become interested in International travel? Despite being brought up in a small village in the UK I managed to experience international travel from an early age. I used to get driven down to the south of France with my … [Read more...]
Rick Steves, Andrew McCarthy – Arthur Frommer to Headline 2013 Los Angeles Times Travel Show
Registration for Travel Industry Conference is Now Open LOS ANGELES – November 12, 2012 – The Los Angeles Times will welcome the world to Southern California for the 15th-annual Travel Show, to be held at the L.A. Convention Center, February 22, 23 and 24, 2013. The largest travel show for consumers and professionals in the western U.S., it encompasses an all-day trade event and weekend-long show for the public that’s geared toward adventure … [Read more...]
Cheap Tickets & Low Airfare
I use the following methods when shopping for air travel, cheap tickets and low air fares. 1. Initially I use the web. I will check out Booking Wiz (use their airline price checker below). I also check out major travel sites such as Skyscanner, Google Matrix, Expedia.com and Travelocity.com. I then directly check the airline websites offerings flights to my desired destination. Typically I will spend 90-120 minutes researching airfare on the … [Read more...]
A day in Skopje, Macedonia
Skopje is a very interesting city - I was here a few weeks ago but this time I actually had a little bit of time to kill and explore the city. 16 years is a long time but that is when I first met my 3rd online friend back in the mid 1990's - using a program called ICQ (precursor to a number of the instant message programs or built in SMS programs all over the internet these days). She is from Bitola Macedonia, now living in Skopje and we … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico Offers Postcard Perfect Getaway
The vibrant music, cultural and culinary scene in Puerto Rico offers vacationers of all ages a stunning array of activities. This was my third visit to this colorful and congenial island and I jumped right into the mix at the legendary El San Juan Resort and Casino located on a two-mile beach in San Juan’s Isla Verde district. At the El San Juan, I encountered the locals dancing to the beat of sassy salsa rhythms. This happening occurs on … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Social travel – What is a social traveler?
This infographic gives a good picture of the differences between traditional and social travelers. Do you remember the time when the only communication means you had when traveling far away were a phone and postcards? When the Lonely planet used to be the only way to find the best food and hotels? This era seems so distant today: most of us can barely survive without a smartphone and the Internet, and not planning a travel ahead seems impossible … [Read more...]
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