Los Cabos is at the end of the longest and most majestic peninsula in the world. As one of Mexico's popular coastal getaways, it is not surprising that a night in Los Cabos could set you back...
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Previously, we featured the possibilities of getting physical at (or near) the airport during a long lay-over or delays by going to the gym. This time, it's the turn of the tech savvy,...
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A great blog discovery that should not be kept a secret. It's unique and hella funny! I have read lots of tourist stories in my life but nothing has made me laugh this hard. One example......
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Mexico may only be three times the size of Texas but it surely has a lot to offer travelers. From historical cities, archeological sites, national parks, mountains, modern cities to beautiful beaches,...
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by Melissa Petri on June 27, 2005
Apparently, there are quite a number of people who needs to be convinced that they should take a vacation. Workaholics and penny-pinchers, I presume. What these people should understand is that we...
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From June 22 until July 14, would-be travelers can take advantage of Travelocity's 3rd annual Cruise Bonus Days! What exactly are they offering, you ask? Just that ALL Cruise Lines and...
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Niche travels focus on activies, such as adventure or skiing tours. And then, there are those whose focal point is in demographics, offering family, women's only, adventure for elderly, etc. Since...
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by Melissa Petri on June 20, 2005
Event organizers have submitted several proposals for a government project "to revive the tourism industry in the tsunami-hit areas of the South". One organizer has pitched for a Thai...
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"What should I do now?" Don't let that phrase eat up the rest of your life as you face retirement. Retirement does not only mean staying in a retirement village and getting bored until...
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During my Architecture student days, I asked one of my professors to approve my plan to design a fully-functional treehouse. He said no. He was an unimaginative old guy who thought that students...
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Are you a SMERF?No, I have not posed a politically incorrect question about the blue color of your (or someone else's) skin. hehe Blue-skinned SMURFS are, after all, cute albeit already pass�....
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Are you squeamish? Do you suffer from head aches whenever you travel? Are you prone to seasickness? If you answer yes to at least one of those questions, chances are, you have never even considered...
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Time to honor the Fathers, this time. With Father's Day just around the corner, you need to do some quick thinking. Whatever daddy-o is into, there is something out there that would tickle his...
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Why oh why are summer vacations always the same?! Quite frankly, I always had this feeling that something is amiss. That something better is out there. Not just the standard vacation fare. Like this...
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"Crowds at stateside beaches can make summer escapes anything but relaxing. This weekend, while your friends are battling traffic and shelling out for an overpriced beach house, skip the crowds...
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by Melissa Petri on June 07, 2005
Skytrax has just announced the winners of the 2005 World Airline Awards. And the verdict? Twelve million passengers from 94 countries selected Cathay Pacific as the Best Airline in the World. Skytrax...
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How much does a travel insurance cost? How often do you travel? Do you get an insurance each time? For those who travel more than twice in a year, make sure that you are covered! I suggest that you...
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I have created a new category called "Have kids, will travel". Now that summer is upon us, I cannot help but give parents special treament by focusing a bit on what they might need to keep...
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Why would anyone spend a whole day in a place full of screaming kids, stressed out adults and rides that go beyond one's expectations and imaginations?! I guess the best answer I could think of...
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"Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes our way..."Whether you're a bike aficionado, want an Adrenaline Rush, curious to try new...
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