Next to traveling itself, dreaming about where I’d like to travel is one of my favorite activities. I’ve skied throughout the US, but my hope is to hit some foreign slopes soon. Without further adieu, here is my bucket list [...]
This is a guest post written by Nisha Sharma, who has far more expertise than I do about planning a trip to France – if you’re interested in writing a guest post, check out my travel blog advertising page. Thanks [...]
Infographics are an increasingly popular way to display some cool information in a visual way. While sometimes the visual effect can be cluttered and confusing, when done right it’s a very effective way to communicate a message. They’re especially cool [...]
Recently I had to spend roughly two months on the road to work out of our Chicago office – knowing I was going to be there for a while, I decided that staying in a typical hotel was going to [...]
Recently an article on NPR.com titled “How Frequent Fliers Exploit A Government Program To Get Free Trips” explained how travel hackers were buying thousands of dollars worth of coins (with free shipping) on their credit cards, then immediately depositing those [...]
Every year for the past decade or so I visit my family in Stuart, FL, for the winter holidays. After many years of exploring, I’ve learned to love the area, and think it’s a hidden gem in terms of vacation spots in Florida, especially if you’re looking for a relaxing family vacation. From great fishing to charming restaurants and relaxing beaches, there is a little bit of everything.
Next to traveling itself, dreaming about where I’d like to travel is one of my favorite activities. I’ve skied throughout the US, but my hope is to hit some foreign slopes soon. Without further adieu, here is my bucket list of ski holidays I’d like to check out one day, along with a bucket list of Apres-Ski cocktails to enjoy after a long day of skiing:
This is a guest post written by Nisha Sharma, who has far more expertise than I do about planning a trip to France – if you’re interested in writing a guest post, check out my travel blog advertising page. Thanks for the post, Nisha! I hope to make it back to France some time soon and check out some of the Vineyards, especially in the Champagne region :)
France is one of the most picturesque destinations to visit. It’s a country filled with culture, a rich heritage and breath-taking scenery. There are innumerable attractions and sites to explore across this vast countryside and it can become overwhelming. Some of the most remarkable sites you won’t want to miss are:
The Eiffel Tower is one of Europe’s most famous landmarks and the symbol of the City of Light. This magnificent structure was built for the World Exhibition in 1889 and was only meant to be temporary. It has now been around for over a hundred years. Once inside, purchase souvenirs, enjoy fine dining or take an elevator to the top and enjoy the glorious views of Paris at night. Photo Credit: Flickr
Infographics are an increasingly popular way to display some cool information in a visual way. While sometimes the visual effect can be cluttered and confusing, when done right it’s a very effective way to communicate a message. They’re especially cool when they present facts about travel (or whatever the subject matter) that are unique, odd, funny, or just plain entertaining.
Here are some of my favorite travel infographics I’ve seen to-date – I’ll be sure to keep this updated as I find more that I like. If you’ve created a travel or hospitality related infographic, contact me and let me know!
Recently I had to spend roughly two months on the road to work out of our Chicago office – knowing I was going to be there for a while, I decided that staying in a typical hotel was going to be too expensive and lonely for my needs, so I checked out Execustay by Marriott. Unlike typical hotels, they offer Chicago furnished apartments that feel just like my condo back at home – full kitchens, a living room, TV, WiFi, etc.
The difference was night and day, and Execustay really made my extended trip to Chicago SO much more enjoyable. It was my first time trying corporate housing or furnished apartments, and I’m absolutely thrilled with my experience with Execustay, so I wanted to blog about it & share my good experiences with others.
Recently an article on NPR.com titled “How Frequent Fliers Exploit A Government Program To Get Free Trips” explained how travel hackers were buying thousands of dollars worth of coins (with free shipping) on their credit cards, then immediately depositing those coins into their bank accounts to pay off the credit card – the end result was they were just buying free money, with free shipping, but everything was processed through their credit card of choice so they could rack up miles/points/cash back rewards.
Since this hack became exploited, the government has limited you to buying $1,000 worth of coins every 10 days – which you can do here. It includes free shipping, so at the very least, you can buy $3,000 worth of coins per month, which can translate into frequent flier miles or hotel rewards depending on the travel credit card you put it on.
This all got me thinking – what are other hacks or workarounds to buy things simply for the benefit of earning miles? I polled some co-workers who are either very financially savvy, such as my friend Jed who runs the blog Moneywinks, or travel a lot, such as my friend Eric who runs a travel gadget blog, to see if they had any additional ideas.
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