What Side Of The Road Do You Drive On
As a frequent international traveler, I know that driving can be a real challenge depending on what side of the road you’re used to driving on. Should I drive on the right or left side of the road? As an…
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Unlocking Chicago
Have you used the Chicago CityPass, or any CityPass when you travel?
The Glamorous Life Of A Road Warrior
The life of a road warrior seems so glamorous to those who aren’t living it. I laugh now when someone says “I wish I could travel as much as you.” Many assume that road warriors are staying at 5-star hotels, traveling…
Germs in Public Places
What are the germiest public places/things? According to Prevention Magainze these are the 7 most germiest things. You better bet I avoid them whenever possible! 1. Restaurant menus – Prevention says that cold and flu viruses can survive for 18…
Vacation Spending Across Countries
I received a very interesting press release last week and wanted to share it with you. Expedia released a study that analyzed vacation spending habits among residents in Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. Here is the release: …
Is That Getaway Flash Sale Really A Good Deal?
With the advent of Groupon Getaways, Living Social Escapes and Jetsetter offering deeply discounted vacations one has to wonder if they’re really a good value and good quality trip. Jetsetter offers invitation-only (though it’s simple to become a member, and…
Sometimes there’s more than miles
As a frequent traveler I have had the opportunity to visit more places than most people will ever see in their lifetimes. One of the things I like to do is give back to the communities I visit as well…
Traveling With A Tot: Flying Solo
By VGP Blogger, Kate I recently took a solo trip with my 18 month old daughter. She’s flown a number of times and has always done well. However, I haven’t flown alone with her since she was 7 months old…
Traveling With A Tot: Germs Happen
By VGP Blogger, Kate Germs. They are a fact of life. Before I had my daughter I took minimal precautions against these nasty creatures, but now I am a bonafide germaphobe. I’m “that mom” who wipes down the airline seats…
Traveling With A Tot: Packing 101
by VGP Blogger, Kate Traveling with a toddler in tow is not the easiest thing, so you have to be prepared for the trip and if you’re organized you may even get to relax once you get to your destination. …
Traveling With Tots: Surviving A Hotel Stay
By VGP Blogger, Kate Traveling with Tots: Any parent to a young child knows that traveling and staying in a single hotel room can be a new form of a travel torture. Our nightmare scenario involved a very small hotel…
Airing Your Laundry Out
I’ve just wrapped up a 28 day trip to Australia for business. I only took one medium sized suitcase and decided that I would do laundry. There were plenty of dry cleaning options, but I had a hard time finding…
Australia’s Great Ocean Road
Australia’s Great Ocean Road is a scenic road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the cities of Torquay and Allansford. Australia’s Great Ocean Road stretches for 151 miles and was built by soldiers between 1919 and 1932. The road is…
White Night Melbourne Australia
White Night Melbourne was held this past weekend (February 22nd) from 7pm to 7am. Yes, you read that right, 7pm to 7am. I had been forewarned that the streets would be closed and the city would be crazy, but I…
Off-Beat Travel Tips
By VGP Blogger, Rachel There are plenty of travel tips out there but below are some of my personal, off beat travel tips. Hopefully they can make your next trip a little smoother! 1. I have a very strategic way of…
Sonoma in 48 Hours
By VGP Blogger, Rachel B. Visiting California wine country in the off season winter months is perfect for the frugal traveler and wino. You will find great rates at hotels and B&B’s, enjoy crowd less wineries and have ample time…