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Tips & Safety
Vacation Essentials
5 Things You NEED to Have in Your Bags, No Matter Where You’re Going Vacations: we look forward to them for months, saving money and daydreaming about our fun to come. When the day arrives, it’s easy to get excited, and it sometimes seems inevitable that you’ll forget things. Everyone has left behind their toothbrush, … Continue reading
How To Pack for A Tropical Holiday
Whether you are taking a jaunt down to south Florida for a weekend in the sun or jetting off to the Maldive Islands for a week or two of forgetfulness, don’t mar your next tropical vacation by forgetting toiletries and essential articles of clothing. Before you start packing, which should be at least a couple … Continue reading
Top Tips for Travelling Solo
The world is such an extraordinary place that it’s no wonder that we’re frequently travelling, experiencing new cultures and meeting new people. While most of us choose to travel in a group, solo travel is actually one of the best ways to really experience a different way of life. Not to mention the fact that … Continue reading
Where to Get Prescriptions Filled When Overseas
Many Americans rely on prescription medications to stay healthy and pain-free. If you’re traveling overseas, however, you need to think about how your prescription will affect your trip. Here’s what you need to know if you use prescription medications and you are traveling outside of the United States. Stock up on your pharmaceuticals before you … Continue reading
Use Caution: 5 of the UK’s Most Dangerous Roads
Britain’s generally hilly topography and patchwork quilt of field, forest and downs often makes for treacherous, low-visibility driving. According to a new study by the Road Safety Foundation, Britain’s most dangerous roads tend to be single roads used heavily by motorcycles. Using some objective measures, the foundation has determined that northern England and Scotland are … Continue reading
Cash Passports: Do they work?
With the birth of the Cash Passport, travellers no longer have to struggle to understand complicated exchange rates every time they need more cash, or worry about which businesses abroad accept travellers cheques as payment. The lure of a handy plastic card complete with the widely accepted Mastercard sign has propelled the Cash Passport into … Continue reading
Spa Etiquette – What you can and can’t do
Whether you’re an aromatherapy apprentice or an Endemologie expert, stepping foot into a spa can be a bit of an etiquette nightmare. Clothes off or on, shower first or last, speak or don’t speak? Since a spa experience is meant to be one of relaxation, you don’t want to ruin it by spending your time … Continue reading
Flying Budget? How to Turn Cheap Flights into First Class
For travellers looking to get away, the best airfares available are generally found by booking direct with a budget airline online. But although cheap tickets may get you to your destination without burning a hole in your pocket, airplane flights are much more enjoyable when you travel in luxury. Check out our tips to help you make the most … Continue reading
Airport Rules: What you need to know
Heading off on holiday abroad invariably means at least one visit to an airport on the way out, and another on the way back. Being in transit is never very much fun and airport lounges are not the most exciting places to be either, so making your journey through the airport ‘minefield’ can make … Continue reading
