Up, up and away in a beautiful hot air balloon ride! There’s no better way to see the sites in Europe than taking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure over its mountains and cities. Here are five of the top hot air balloon rides that you shouldn’t miss: Gstaad, Switzerland: This hot air balloon experience is great during…
When you travel, you rely on your phone to connect to your email, get you onto the Internet and keep in touch with friends and family. However, you might not be using your phone to its fullest potential because there are so many apps you can add to it that will make your travel experience…
Tuscany, Italy is known for its beautiful landscapes, delicious food and wine, and its art and culture. There’s so much to see here that it’s hard to narrow down the highlights, but here are some definite must-sees to keep on your list: Eat: It’s time to mangia, or eat, in Italy, and if you want…
Have you ever dreamed of just buying an airline ticket and traveling around the world? If you’re really interested in this trip-of-a-lifetime, it’s important to know how those round-the-world fares really work. You might not know that you don’t need a separate plane ticket for every leg of your trip. As a matter of fact,…
River cruises are more intimate of a cruising experience and are really becoming a popular way to travel. If it sounds like your perfect next vacation, here are the top five river cruises you should experience: AmaWaterways Art: Want to paint on the Seine River? Then AmaWaterways has the cruise for you to Paris and…
All aboard! Seeing the world by train is a great way to travel. Sit back, look out the window and let someone else take care of all of the driving. Here are some great adventures you should add to your must-do list: Hogwarts Express: In the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone movie, Harry is…
When you’re in Italy, you’ll want to see everything – including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Trevi Fountain and, of course, the Coliseum – that are regular tourist hotspots. But if you really want to enjoy a different side of Italy, get off the main road and travel to some of the less popular…
Traveling with an iPod, laptop, and cell phone can bring an entirely new set of things you need to do and how you need to pack. Here is a small tutorial on how to travel with all of your electronics: Know what is allowed on flights: Recent rules and proposals have come into place that…
Looking for ways to earn free trips? Look no further than your own credit card because, depending on the card, you could be earning points toward your next trip with every purchase you make. Find the right credit card: Not every credit card has points programs, so do your research before you apply. Read the…
It’s not as hard as you think to find a destination that everyone in the family can enjoy. Dominican Republic is an affordable travel destination for the family, with amazing beaches and a wide selection of resorts to fit any budget, from luxury resorts to affordable hostels. For example, the Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia is…