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You Get What You Pay For….Or Do You: Looking Out For Hidden Hotel FeesMy husband and I are huge road warriors taking to the open road as we travel, mostly by car to where we want to go. And, while were fine about finding an impromptu place to lay our heads down for a few hours at night, we’re and always have been, about the “luxury” sans the cost. And, while ... Read On
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All Abroad: Fashion Sense When Traveling AbroadTraveling abroad is something most people look forward to. After all, where else can you see so much history, culture, and beauty all melted so uniquely into one. But, when leaving your home and your routine and comfort zone, you may want to learn a bit more about not only the place your visiting ... Read On
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Cruise Control: Your Vacation At High Seas
If you’re a true New Yorker and or native Long Islander you can fondly (though perhaps vaguely) remember how much “fun” it was to cruise up and down Francis Lewi Boulevard, 86th Street, The Avenue, Bell Boulevard, The Pike or along 231.
But, now that you and your tastes have matured cruising ... Read On
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Don’t Go There: The Truth About Your Dream DestinationThere’s things we’ve always wanted to do, and places we’ve always wanted to see, but when it comes to actually following through, it just may seem a bit too “risky”. Let’s face it, we’ve all heard the rumors, especially about our “favourite” far-away places. But just how much of hearsay is true. ... Read On
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Wet and Wild: Cruises That Make It Easy For You To Set Sail With The Entire FamilyIf you’ve never been on a cruise, DH and I strongly recommend it. There’s always plenty to eat, and plenty to do. And, once you land at one of your many destinations, there’s also always plenty to see. But, wait, what if you’ve got kids. Well, cruises still make a great getaway, but not all may be ... Read On
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Air Fare: Airlines Dazzle Flyers With Designer MealsI remember a time when a decent and fairly decadent meal was served in every cabin on a plane. And, I also recall a time when you were lucky to get a small bag of peanuts or pretzels as a snack. In fact, one comedian recently joked about how beverages were distributed sparingly with an ... Read On
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The Friendly Skies: Downloading Valuable Preflight Info Your dreams are about to take flight, but before you and your new husband or wife take flight, experts suggest doing a little research on your desired destination.
They recommend visiting one of the free online resources such a airport guides giving you all the info you’ll need to know before ... Read On
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Fly BabyReady to get away. Well, whether your heading our east or to the East Coast, traveling with a baby or toddler means taking not only extra luggage, clothes and entertainment items, it means looking into the safety of your little one.
According to experts the safest way for your baby to travel, ... Read On
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Aero-Dynamics: In flight EtiquetteTaking a trip can be very exciting, but taking a flight with others can often knock the wind out of our sales.
From packing to dealing with other passengers, the art of flying can leave us flying by the seat of our pants, at least when it comes to etiquette. Here are a few common “problems” and ... Read On
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Grape Expectations: Simple Steps To Becoming A Wine AficionadoWith more and more research pointing to the health benefits of wine, the statistics and our holistic lifestyle has turned the DH and myself, two former beer drinkers, into avid wine enthusiasts.
Yet, we are “rarely” enthusiastic about trying something new. After all we are still learning and we ... Read On
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Sights To Sea: The Basics Of Booking A CruiseThere are many five-star resorts around the globe, and each has something undoubtedly unique to offer, but, as far as DH and I are concerned, if you want to feel like and be treated like royalty, then we highly recommend you choose a cruise.
Other than the “cramped” quarters when showering, ... Read On
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Summer Lovin: What You’ll Need For Your Date Out In The Sun Summer may be half way over, but there’s plenty of summer left, especially for those who still have some getting away to look forward to.
But, whether you’re heading out to your local beach or you’re heading out of town, there are certain essentials necessary for sunning and surfing that you ... Read On
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