By VGP Blogger Rachel B. For those of you that are Hilton HHonors members, you should know to keep an eye on your inbox and Hilton.com for announcements of their promotions. Hilton recently launched the Hilton Ultimate Weekender Sweepstakes, offering Hilton Hhonor members…
Two explosions during today’s anti-government protest in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, wounded 28 individuals. Violent outbursts continued to grow during the week leading up to these explosions. A bus was burned, two police officers were injured, and several people were injured…
I’ve spent ample time in Thailand exploring all the islands and mainland cities, and by ample I mean almost 12 months now. I’ve spent the last month exploring the Hawaiian Islands in addition to spending time on two previous trips….
After a cancelled business trip and some rearranged November travel, I had a gaping hole in my calendar and a lot of vacation time to schedule. While I was in Dallas this past weekend, I stopped by the Dallas Travel…
By Rachel – VGP Guest Blogger There are many travel options between Boston to Manhattan and as a former Boston resident I have tried most of them. My preference was always Amtrak, but for at least $100 less Bolt Bus…
As the year draws towards an end, many are packing in last minute travel – and I’m no exception. October saw an unexpected amount of domestic travel for me with trips to Chicago, Washington DC and this week, Dallas….
What are the germiest public places/things? According to Prevention Magainze these are the 8 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…
St. Augustine Stopover Review By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell In 2012, Mumford & Sons created what they coined Gentleman of the Road Stopovers in four cities: Portland, Maine; Bristol, Virginia; Dixon, Illinois; and Monterey, California. These mini-festivals quickly sold out,…
Every year, Americans take 60 million trips abroad (according to the US State Department). And every year, 6,000 Americans are arrested by foreign authorities 3,000 of those end up being incarcerated. The odds are slim that you’ll be arrested while traveling overseas –…
Did you know that in Thailand there’s a color for every day of the week? As you can imagine, this tradition is not as popular with young Thais, but many more traditional Thais still know the colors and when to…
Did you know that “tip” is an acronym? Do you know what “tip” stands for? Tip stands for “to insure promptness.” Today, “tip” has become synonymous with gratuity and is widely expected among those working all types of service…
NEW YORK and JOHANNESBURG, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU),New York’s Hometown Airline(TM), and South African Airways (SAA) today announced a bilateral codeshare agreement to seamlessly connect the carriers’ networks via New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). The agreement is…
Do you have a LoungeBuddy? Deciding which airport lounge to relax in can be challenging if you’re not familiar with an airport and its facilities. Now, there’s an app for that! LoungeBuddy unlocks the mystery of airport lounges. Available for…
Traveling can be stressful enough on its own! Delayed flights, long waits at baggage claim, fatigued travelers and personal preferences are enough by themselves; add the dimension of traveling with friends, and you can have a recipe for disaster on…
Lately I’ve seen a lot of comments on my blog posts, on other’s blogs and on travel forums criticizing ‘road warriors’ because we have jobs that allow us to earn a lot of miles/points. I wrote last week about how…
Liberty Travel, the leaders in travel and vacations in America, released a study today examining the summer vacation. It’s a long lived tradition for families to to the roads during the summer while many schools are not in session. Here’s…