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22 Tips for Choosing the Right Resort

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 […]

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Layovers | Stopovers

Long layover at LAX? No Need to Waste Your Time Sitting Around, Go Explore!

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 […]

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Be Prepared for the Unpredictable!

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

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Group Tours Versus Private Tours

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 […]