7 Travel Apps For Your Best Vacation Ever
You’ve just booked your first vacation in years. You know who you’re going with and for how long. You know you can expect beautiful weather, spectacular culture and unreal memories. But as you pull your dusty suitcase out from your closet, your vision blurred with the dozens of destination photos you scanned earlier on Google, you suddenly realize: Where the heck do I even begin in organizing this trip?
No need to fret, avid-traveler. All too familiar with the stress that can arise from planning and executing an unforgettable vacation, I’ve put together a list of the best travel apps to use to guarantee a smooth trip. Oh yeah, and all these travel apps are 100% free.
Pros and Cons of Using a Travel Agent
Traveling is so different than it once was; to book much of anything you really needed to use a travel agent. However, now that almost everything is online, you probably book a lot of travel yourself. So is there are reason to use a travel agent anymore? In reality, there are the pros and cons of using a travel agent—and also to booking online on your own:
Advice and Insight into the Industry
Pro: Agents often know the best days and times to travel, how early you should book to save the most, and which attractions and resorts are the most inviting. They are also more adept with warning you about advisories and risks, not to mention obscure must-sees that you otherwise might miss.
Con: Travel websites put most of their resources into accessing many different deals and travel options. For this reason you may be able to find all kinds of choices yourself just by searching effectively.Read more
Great Ways to Stay Cool With Your Kids
Already planning on ways to beat the heat this summer? There are so many awesome things you can do with your kids to stay busy and keep cool. Check out these fun ideas:
Join the Club
Check for kids' clubs at your local library, community center, or college. You'll be surprised at how many opportunities are out there, especially in urban and suburban areas. Why not stay cool with your kids while getting into fun new hobbies?
Get Away
If the summer equivalent of “cabin fever” has you down, improve your outlook and your kids' dispositions by taking a quick weekend trip. You don't have to break the bank or take time off of work to have a really special weekend together. Head out to camp for a night or two or take in the local culture in another town, exploring just for fun as you stay cool with your kids.Read more
Why You Need To Travel Solo At Least Once In Your Life
Traveling is wonderful no matter how you do it, but there's something really special about traveling solo. The first time I did it I was much younger, and although I was excited I was nervous, too. I didn't need to be, and you don't either; in fact, I can assure you without reservation that everyone needs to travel alone, regularly if possible, but at least once. Here's why.
It's All About You
We should all be ourselves all of the time, but most of us fail at this at least some of the time when surrounded by other people who want or need things from us. Traveling solo, especially far from home, you can be yourself, and you don't care who knows it. Being able to act, eat, dress, and say whatever you feel like replenishes your reserves.Read more
Best Spring Break Trips Right Now
Although most of us aren't in school anymore, Spring Break is still a fantastic time to travel. By traveling during Spring Break you take advantage of the beautiful, temperate weather in most places, and avoid the summer travel crush. Check out our list of best Spring Break trips right now--aside from the obvious, Penticton Lakeside Resort!--for different ways to spend your week.
Best Spring Break Trips On A Shoestring
Who doesn't need to save a buck here and there? You can enjoy a fabulous Spring Break trip without blowing your budget. Our pick? Sanibel Island, Florida. Spring Break falls within the high season for the area, but you can save money by avoiding the resorts and instead renting a condo for the week or finding a basic hotel. And one of the best ways to enjoy the island is also the cheapest: on a rented bike.Read more