Travel Tips

Approaching the Customs Officer at the airport may cause many of us to feel a little bit anxious – even though we have nothing to hide and have done nothing remotely illegal or even improper!  If you’re honest and declare all you need to, there really is no cause to feel any apprehension.  Here are... 

Are you already stressing about how you are going to survive this Christmas with your family? Are you mentally going through all the topics that you should NEVER bring up because it will surely start a fight? Or practicing your smile in the mirror so it doesn’t appear too fake when your mom mentions how... 

On my tenth birthday, I received a beautiful, super stylish, tweed carry-on bag as a gift (oh, I wish I still had it!). It had this tiny little lock on it and as any 10-year-old would, I locked all my “important” stuff in it – away from my sisters’ prying hands. As I got older and... 

Recently a number of major US airlines, such as Delta, United, American and Southwest, raised their domestic fares by $2 for a one-way ticket. While you may not think that this will impact your holiday flight plans you may feel the punch if your luggage, packed with all your Christmas gifts, weighs over the airlines... 

When I’m heading out on a business trip I want to pack as light as I can, but I also don’t want to forget a thing! On a business trip there is no time to rush out and replace something, and if your hotel gift shop does have it – you can be sure it’s really going... 

If you haven’t been on a cruise holiday before you may not realize that there are a few essentials that absolutely need to be packed in your luggage to have that stress free holiday. And isn’t that what a cruise is all about? So kick off your sandals and lay back in that deck lounge chair... 

Packing your bags for a long—or even short—trip can often times be a challenge. Ever since airlines began charging steep baggage fees for “overweight” luggage, travelers have had to be much more conscious about what they take with them as they move about. Planning ahead is essential, and utilizing your carry-on properly is the best...