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Packing a Travel Medicine Kit

Even if you’re not quite heading out to the wilds of Papua New Guinea, a thoughtfully packed travel medicine kit can save a lot of time and worry. After all, would you rather be exploring a new place or exploring a pharmacy? ...

12 June, 2014 / 0 Comments
Twelve Things to Do Before Your Trip

If there’s anyone who needs a pre-trip checklist, it’s me. Not only do I have to pack for myself, I also have to oversee the packing efforts of my two kids, make all our travel arrangements, and prepare our house and pets to...

21 May, 2014 / 0 Comments
Five Steps for Disaster-proofing Your Vacation

After traveling to four continents, 18 states, and 20 countries with my kids, my luck finally ran out last week when my family suffered a minor medical mishap on the road. What was supposed to be a relaxing week at a luxurious eco-resort on...

09 April, 2014 / 0 Comments
How to Truly Unplug on Vacation

When I suggested to my husband that we leave our laptops at home for our spring break family vacation, he was shaking his head before I even got the words out. Like many people, he’d rather check his inbox daily than face seven days’...

28 March, 2014 / 0 Comments
Planning a Pre-trip Stopover

When it comes to crossing the globe, I’m a big fan of breaking air travel up into bite-sized pieces. After a 10- or 12-hour flight from San Francisco to Europe or Asia, the last thing I want to do is get off, wait a...

18 December, 2013 / 0 Comments
Taking the Trouble Out of Tipping

To help you solve some of your tipping troubles on your next trip, our Adventure Collection member companies offer these guidelines for showing your appreciation to the people you count on in the places where you go....

03 December, 2013 / 0 Comments
When Should You Use a Travel Agent?

When was the last time you used a travel agent? If you’re like most people I know, it was probably sometime during the Clinton administration. While it’s true that most aspects of travel can be booked online, that’s not always the best –...

24 October, 2013 / 0 Comments
Four Travel Hacks You Never Knew You Needed

Travel hacking means different things to different people. To some, it's maximizing frequent flyer programs. To others, it's utilizing hotel loyalty program upgrades all over the world. To me, it's anything that saves me time, money, or sanity. Oh, and it has to be really...

08 October, 2013 / 0 Comments
How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Five Easy Steps

There are a lot of tempting vacation destinations many thousands of feet above sea level: the Alps, the Himalayas, the Bugaboo Mountains, Kilimanjaro, and Machu Picchu, to name just a few. High altitude vacations often mean bright, clear days, challenging hikes, and (depending on...

03 October, 2013 / 0 Comments
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