Category Archives: Travel Tips

El Quelite: Delightful Day Trip from Mazatlan, Mexico

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Known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World”, the port of Mazatlan is a vibrant seaside city that was once the recipient of tons of gold and silver mined from the nearby mountains and is today recuperating its status as a beloved Pacific Coast getaway for thousands of travelers from North America. While most of […]


Tips for Holiday Travel

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Seems like summer vacation is barely over, but if you haven’t thought about booking your holiday travel, it’s time! In fact, your window of opportunity for booking affordable fares for Thanksgiving and Christmas is rapidly shrinking. “My number one tip for getting the lowest (never cheap at holiday time) fares is to book 11 months […]


Travel Pro Tips: Top Five Carry-Ons

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Most travelers nowadays zip through the airport trailing their carry-on like a much-loved pet (though thanks to the four-wheelers, the “pet” now heels at their side). What used to be reserved for makeup bags, jewelry and breakables has now become a staple of travel, given the checked-bag fees the airlines decided to tack onto travel […]


Green Travel Recommendations: Eco-Conscious Hotels

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With so many travelers’ eco consciousness at an all time high I had been contemplating a post on green travel and hotels that strive to give back to their communities, a topic near and dear to my heart. So I was quite inspired the other day when I participated in an online twitterchat that revolved […]


Lake Osprey RV Resort: Lakeside Luxury For Nature Lovers

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Just a half-hour drive from Alabama’s Gulf Shores with its white-sand beaches, deep-sea fishing, exquisite restaurants, shopping and more, Lake Osprey RV Resort is set to elevate first-class RV living to a whole new level. The newest addition to Roberts Resorts—a family-owned corporation with over 40 years’ experience offering award-winning, affordable luxury RV living destinations—this resort […]


Foreign Car Rental: Do You Really Need An International Driving Permit?

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  The short answer is “yes,” and here’s why. While the foreign car rental companies may not care, legally you may require one especially if you get pulled over or in an accident far from home. Like many things (say, travel insurance or medical evacuation insurance) it’s better to have it and not need it, […]