Take a Train on Your Next Vacation

Autumn is a terrific time to get out and about on a vacation. The leaves are changing. The air is crisp. The beauty of nature strikes the eye in a number of different ways. And what better way to enjoy that beauty than by taking a train ride?

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Drive a Wicked Camper Around Australia

Budget travelers considering traveling around Australia are often put off by the long distances between sights and cities. It really is a vast country, and there’s a good reason why virtually all travel between the west and east coasts is done by plane:  there’s not really anything in between…

Concierge Floors Offer 24-hour Service

Want to get a little extra out of your hotel stay? Try the concierge floor.

Concierge floors are gaining popularity, especially with the business crowd. Travelers staying on the concierge floor get additional amenities and many are offered around the clock. Imagine the convenience of food whenever you want, free cocktails,…

American Players Theatre

Wisconsin may not immediately strike you as a hotbed of Shakespearian activity, but one trip to the American Players Theatre will change your mind forever. This amphitheater is one of the two most popular outdoor classical theaters in the country. Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, just off the beautiful Wisconsin River,…

Book Review: Fodor’s Guide to Miami

Fodor’s Travel Guides are some of the most popular travel guides in use today. That’s because they’re a well-known name that people trust, a trust which has been established because their information is reliable, helpful and interesting. And this holds true for the Fodor’s Guide to Miami (and Miami Beach). Updated regularly,…

AAA Membership

When I turned 16 and started driving, my mom signed me up as a member on her AAA membership . All I knew at the time was that if I locked my keys in my car (again!) a AAA member would come and get them out for me. But over the…

The Magellan Crossover GPS Unit

If you’re a frequent traveler, you should consider investing in a handheld GPS unit because of the time and hassle that it can save you when you are visiting new locations. The Magellan Crossover GPS Unit is one example of a handheld GPS unit that works well for travelers. It is…

Pets Overseas

Pocket puppies have become the rage since Paris and Britney packed their little pooches into a purse and hit the runways. But do these gals really take their dogs with them wherever they go? Probably not. Many countries have some very specific requirements for bringing animals overseas and before every…

How You Can Afford to Stay at a Bed-and-Breakfast

Spending your vacation at a bed-and-breakfast is a completely indulgent experience. You have rooms which are of hotel quality but which have the amenities of a comfortable home. You have meals provided for you, common areas for meeting other travelers in the area and usually end up in a prime…

Train Around Australia with the Oz Tracks Pass

While plenty of backpackers take long bus trips or buy a cheap car and drive across the vast deserts of Australia, there’s now a more affordable way to explore the huge distances Down Under from the train. The release of the Oz Tracks Pass for travelers aged under 35 years makes…