Lewis Carrol, the famous coiner of portmanteau words like chortle (snort+chortle) and slithy (lithe+slimy) would be proud of the latest word combo: Glamping. It’s a blend of “glamorous” and “camping”. This might seem like an oxymoron. But it is a real phenomenon for the wealthy traveler who is kind of enthusiastic about nature – but ...
Iraq has long been a historically and culturally rich location for world travelers. As part of the area known at one time as Mesopotamia, this region gave birth to the oldest civilization known to man (the Sumerians). Even with the destruction of many priceless artifacts and records, it still holds much interest to scholars and ...
As a follow up to last week’s post about taking a Christmas vacation, where would you actually travel on this holiday jaunt? The more exotic the location, the more memorable your trip will be. Here are a few ideas to inspire you to really think outside the US box for your Yuletide vacation: Dominican Republic ...
Christmas is a time traditionally spent with family. Many people travel hundreds of miles to reunite with loved ones during the holidays. But not every Christmas vacation has to revolve around being with people who share your DNA. Here are 3 great reasons to head out on your own this Christmas: Less stress. Not everyone ...
Are you planning to hit the road this holiday season to go see far away family or enjoy a winter resort? 42.5 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this year according to AAA – with predictable results in road congestion. Christmas will be another high-volume travel period. Here are just a few tips to help ...
Living with arthritis or other health issues that affect mobility may seem pretty doable most days when you are at home. After all, you’ve got a routine. There are things you don’t even try anymore because you know what it will cost you later if you overdo it. You’ve made modifications to help you get ...
If you are looking for a classic beach vacation and want to try something other than Florida or the Caribbean this year, check out what Pacific Beach, California has to offer. Pacific Beach offers the traditional beach vacation year round in sunny, Southern California and is the ideal place to go if you are looking ...
If you are looking for a way to get “away from it all,” you should look no further than Pacific Beach, California. This beach is the ideal destination for anyone who is looking for a beach town that has a great climate year round as well as the laid back vibe that the beaches of ...
It is very important that if you are headed out on a ship or you are on a ship that you understand the vessel emergency response plan. Having a vessel emergency response plan is key to making sure that if you have an accident at sea, everyone knows their place and what to do so ...