The best travel accessory I ever bought
This inexpensive, easy-to-use digital luggage scale has probably saved me a lot of money in overweight bag fees over the years, and has certainly paid for itself many times over. Weighing…
Know someone who loves to travel? Great last-minute gift certificate idea
Viator has gift certificates! Know someone who will be going on a cruise? Great Christmas or Honeymoon gift idea. These certificates can be used to purchase any of the thousands…
Is an all inclusive resort right for your vacation?
Found a interesting article about all-inclusive resorts on another travel blog (Chris Around the World). The author, Chris Gray Faust, won a 2010 Lowell Thomas writing award for travel blogging, is the…
The Legend of Rose Hall Great House
For those of you planning to visit Secrets Wild Orchid or Secrets St. James Montego Bay over the next few weeks, there is one Jamaican attraction you won’t want to…
Jamaica’s Airports Launch VIP Experiences
Travelers to Jamaica's Sangster International Airport and Norman Manley International Airport are in for the VIP treatment. VIP Attractions has launched two VIP airport services for travelers to Jamaica: Club Kingston…
Cruises Are Wonderful, but All-Inclusive Resorts Provide Stress Free Vacations
Cruises are wonderful--I've been on many and definitely plan to cruise again. But contrary to what many travelers think, cruises are not all inclusive. Yes, they include your stateroom, most meals…
Smokers continue to get snuffed out on cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will prohibit smoking in cabins. Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, and Princess Cruises all announced more restrictive smoking policies are on tap. Norwegian's smoking policy…
Secrets St. James Montego Bay Trip Report
Review by my daughter Brittany after her June 2011 honeymoon to Secrets St. James. Check in at Columbus airport smooth and uneventful. Upon arrival in Montego Bay, we easily located…
One Option to Avoid High International Roaming Charges
Do you want to avoid or reduce international roaming bills? ...have an unlocked GSM phone to use with an international SIM card? ...need a new unlocked cell phone with an…
The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have
Since 1992, I have sailed on many cruises and enjoyed many trips to the Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, and Jamaica. I would not even consider traveling without travel insurance. Please take…