More cruises now offer anytime dining (also called open seating) which means you can choose to go to any of the eligible restaurants without a reservation. Historically, when booking your cruise, you had to pre-select your dining time choosing between the early seating (at 5:30 – 6 pm) and late seating (usually at 8 – 8:30 pm). You […]
We love to travel and over the years, I’d like to say we have learned the ropes to most travel experiences including cruises, all inclusive resorts, and even just plain ordinary car rentals and flights. That said, there is always a first time for everyone, and that can lead to all kinds of embarrassing situations […]
I love to travel primarily for the chance to experience different cultures and to try new things. Being adventurous when it comes to trying local delicacies can be scary but fun at the same time! During our trip to Peru, my husband and I tried Cui (guinea pig) and Alpaca (similar to a llama), which […]
With so many resorts available in so many different locations how does one choose? Knowing what you want and doing research before booking are key elements, but even if you are already booked some fact-finding can help you prepare for your trip allowing you to make the most of the resort and know what to […]
LAX is a popular hub to get to many places including Asia, Hawaii, Central and South America, and so much more… While the airport itself has some things to do and see including a panoramic viewpoint and a museum that is close by, if you have a longer layover (4 hours or more), you should plan to […]
You never know how long you’ll have to sit on the tarmac because of flight delays. Bad weather, mechanical problems, even missing crewmembers, all can lead to unpredictable delays or cancellations. This happened to us when we went to Honduras on Christmas day. One of the flight attendants didn’t show up that morning and our flight was
Most travel companies will organize a private tour for a supplemental charge. That’s what we did for our African Safari and we have no regrets. It was great to have the jeep to ourselves and be able to choose whether to stay longer in a particular spot or to go off the beaten path with […]