Travel tips

British Virgin Islands – How to get to the BVI

The British Virgin Islands are a paradise for sailing, snorkeling, diving, swimming, sunning, beachcombing, relaxing, and tropical drinks. Getting to the BVI isn’t too hard, but there are options to consider. Here are some tips on how to get to the BVI…
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Travel insurance and swine flu

If your travels are affected by a disease outbreak like swine flu, what does your travel insurance cover? We don’t have any trips to Mexico now (thank goodness). However, this recent information release from Travelex (our partner for travel insurance) is great information on what would happen if YOUR trip were to be affected by something like this!

Here’s a rundown on possible situations and coverage options from Travelex.

How to get cheap last-minute airfare on Priceline

Looking for great deals on last minute air travel? We’ve all heard the Priceline commercials, but using it for the first time can be a rather scary prospect. As a regular Priceline user, hopefully I can take some of the mystery out of the process!

Once you go to the Priceline website, there are 2 options when looking at flights. First, you can use the “Search flights now” option to see what the available fares are for your particular flights. After reviewing the flight itineraries and prices, you can either choose one of the listed options, or choose to “Name your own Price”, and possibly get a flight for as much as 60% off of their advertised price.

There are a few things to keep in mind though…

Spy vest – Product review video

This travel vest solves some problems, and makes me feel like a secret agent, too. The video explains it all.

Using music to learn a language

What is it about melody that helps us memorize words and lyrics?

This can be explained by “earworms,” which are melodies that get stuck in your head. Advertisers use this with catchy melodic jingles. Now you can use the same technique to help you learn a foreign language.

Reader tips – Baggage fees, hauling rocks

After our newsletter went out last week, we got some great contributions from readers.

About the article on baggage fees, here’s an excellent tip:

There is a really great new website airlinealacarte.com with all the baggage fees (carry-on, checked & even overweight) including all the major US carriers and many… Full article…

Why we travel, and old-world travel advice

Most people will tell you that they travel to get away or to see the world. However, I believe that there is another dimension of travel that gets inside you, and can change you forever.

It’s easy when we stay in one place to come to see that as the center of everything…

Fit for adventure: Gym-a-holic or Adventurous Wench?

I have a confession. When I lived in New York City, I was a gym-a-holic. This is a more serious distinction than being a gym rat. A gym-a-holic spends most of her time working out at an indoor fitness center. Ask her to go away for a hiking weekend,… Full article…

Are you sharing files with everyone in the airport?

Recently when I’ve turned on my mac while sitting at the airport, I’ve been surprised to find complete strangers showing up under my “Shared” section in the Finder. Not being nosy, I didn’t go poking around in their stuff, but it made me wonder why this was happening.

And more concerning, were other people able to see (and poke around in) my files?

Atlanta diet & exercise plan

On arrival at Atlanta’s airport, I was pleased to find signs telling me the walk to baggage claim was 4000 feet, or about 3/4 mile. After sitting cooped up on a plane, a brisk walk was a great way to get the blood moving. Why not start with exercise in the airport? (Don’t worry — there’s a train if you don’t feel the same!)