29 Best Tips for Taking an Amtrak Overnight Train
Make the most of your next Amtrak overnight train trip. Not everyone can afford to spend their train journey in a private sleeping compartment. While [...]
Seven Secret Hideaways Aboard Queen Mary 2
A beautiful October afternoon, perfect for a sailaway to England. Secret Hideaways aboard Queen Mary 2 If you think the idea of finding [...]
Amtrak Update Hurricane Irma Cancellations
Amtrak Florida and Southeast Train Service Suspended Like airlines, all service for Amtrak Florida trains are affected by Hurricane Irma. Â In fact, the entire eastern [...]
Consider This if You’re Planning a Cruise to Cuba
Photo: Carnival Cruise Lines Maybe you're like me; you've been waiting nearly your entire cruising life to experience the short voyage from Florida [...]
Carnival Issues Port of Galveston Update on Hurricane Harvey
Port of Galveston is closed. For those planning to cruise this weekend or if you have friends or family scheduled to cruise from Port of [...]
Hurricane Harvey Churns Toward Texas Coast
Live updates on Hurricane Harvey with Port of Galveston link As of Friday morning, Category 2 Hurricane Harvey continues to gain strength in its progress [...]
15 Tips for Booking Online Vacation Rentals
Price matters but off-season can bring some great rates in expensive cities. This is in Rome. Not all vacation rentals online are equal...so [...]
Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling Solo
Traveling solo wasn’t something I set out to do.  It just happened.  I was only 12 years old when I ventured out on my own [...]
6 More Misunderstood Facts About Travel in Italy
The wonderful front desk staff at Hotel Barocco in Rome. Be aware of these long-time myths before your travel in Italy. In the land [...]
Amtrak and Lyft Partnership and How to Use Lyft on Amtrak App
Amtrak and Lyft, a popular rideshare company that rivals Uber, have formed a partnership to help train travelers. The idea is to make the [...]
Nine Ways to Avoid Your First Time Cruise Jitters
A cruise to the Bahamas is a popular first cruise itinerary. Advice for your first cruise. Or even the fiftieth. You’ve paid for [...]
How to Mail Packages from Europe to Your Home
Shopped a little too much? Overpacked? You've done it again. Either you packed too much into your suitcase(s) when you left home or that [...]