Archive for August, 2009
Family Vacation Travel – Saving Money While You Travel
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009A Bahamas Vacation Travel Guide
Friday, August 21st, 2009
A Bahamas Vacation has always sounded like paradise on earth, but did you know that when you travel to the Bahamas you aren’t just going to one island, but many.
Travelling from one end of the Bahamas to the other, not only are there the well known islands like Grand Bahama, The Abacos, Eleuthera, and Exuma, but the Bahamas is in fact a country of 700 islands, of which 23 are inhabited but there are many many unpopulated islets and c (more…)
Cheap Vacation Travel Packages versus Independent Budget Travel
Monday, August 17th, 2009
When traveling on a budget, one of the most often asked questions is whether it is best to travel independently, reserving your own airfare, hotel stay and sightseeing reservations, or choose a package tour where everything is set up for you in advance.
Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. It is largely dependent on the location you have selected and dates of travel. For instance, travel to European destinations are o (more…)
Vacation Traveler’s Guide to Bed Bugs
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
With spring break nearly here and summer vacation just around the corner, families are gearing up for vacation travel. Nobody minds bringing home a little sand in their shoes after an idyllic week lounging on the beach, but there’s nothing that takes the joy out of a vacation like unpacking a few bed bugs along with the swimsuits.
Opera singer Alison Trainer got bed bugs while staying at an upscale Phoenix hotel in 2007. She told ABC News (more…)
Could You Work in a Foreign Country to Pay for Travel?
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Of course you could! There are plenty of opportunities for travelers who want to work overseas especially if you speak English or better yet, are bilingual. But to work abroad there are some things to consider before you go.
1. Find out if Americans can work in the country you intend to travel to. Not all countries allow foreigners to work there while they are visiting.
2. Get a work permit. This documentation is diff (more…)