Insider Traveler

06/10/2024

Miami, Florida 🏢

05/25/2024

This has me thinking....

Dreaming of a road trip? 🚗 The Pan-American Highway is the longest motorable road in the world, stretching over 29,825 miles through 14 countries! Imagine all the cultures, landscapes, and adventures you could experience on this epic journey. Who's up for the challenge? 🌎

05/25/2024

Most visited countries

05/07/2024

Flying Lifebuoy drone coming to Cruise Ships.
The TY3R can hold 2 adults. The party ships of Carnival will be among the first to invest the big bucks needed for this Chinese emergency device.

LIFE-SAVING INNOVATIONDidiok Makings has launched the TY-3R Flying Lifebuoy drone, a groundbreaking innovation for water rescue. Merging quadcopter agility w...

04/18/2024

Another view of Derinkuyu, a massive underground city in Turkey that once housed 20,000 people! Derinkuyu is almost 3,000 years old and was discovered accidentally when a man knocked down the wall of his basement. Upon arrival the archaeologists revealed that the city was 18 stories deep and had everything necessary for underground life, including schools, chapels and even stables.

More about the amazing underground city of Derinkuyu: https://bit.ly/3W9ufZf

04/02/2024

not a bad idea actually.

03/12/2024

Summer travel season just got a little more expensive. Next I expect overhead luggage bin surcharges.

Plus, how to get around those pesky charges.

02/01/2024

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Book now, and ask questions later. That's our motto in the U.S., as the 24-hour flight cancellation rule requires airlines to fully refund fares canceled within 24 hours of booking.

01/20/2024

Air travel tip #101: Redistribute the weight of your hopes and dreams (and extra shoes) from your checked luggage to your carry-on. Apparently, it's lighter if you carry it yourself! 🧳😂

12/29/2023

So much to see in 2024. Happy Traveling!

When someone asks if Australia is big.

09/30/2023

08/29/2023

wondering-could he be replaced by a robot?

05/31/2023

Air New Zealand may be starting a trend in airline safety. But there is also push back from those considering this an invasion in privacy.

The Civil Aviation Authority, the country’s industry watchdog, requires the data to help calculate the weight and balance of planes before takeoff.

05/30/2023

Thinking of a Norway fjord cruise in the near future? Starting in 2026, only zero emission cruise ships can enter the famous fjords like Gairanger or Flåm. There are currently no major cruise ships that are electric. Consider booking this bucket list cruise for the next 2 years.

The Norwegian government made a decision to put a ban on any cruise ship that would pollute the fjord waters in all the fjords on the UNESCO World Heritage Site called The West Norwegian Fjords last year.

04/18/2023

Move over Costa Rica, your competition has arrived.

Getty ImagesThis is the latest in our series on underrated destinations, It's Still a Big World.I went to Honduras for one reason: I love outdoor adventures but hate crowds.For the past few decades, Costa Rica has worn the Central American crown in adventure travel, as it’s well-known for hiking, ...

02/14/2023

Princess Cruises has a new experience for its Suite guests - 360. It brings the Mediterranean to whatever part of the world you are cruising. I'd like to go to a land based restaurant like this.

360 is a sight to see... and feel, smell, hear and taste! Hear from John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises and other special guests about their experien...

01/20/2023

The whole country of Mexico says NO to smoking. 👏

One of the strictest anti-tobacco laws in the world took effect in Mexico on 15JAN, with an immediate impact on tourists as it includes beaches and hotels, in addition to all other public spaces.

01/06/2023

Free WiFi on most Delta flights beginning February 1st. This will bring about industry change to other airlines. A great investment in improving the flight experience. Love my hometown Delta!

Delta airlines WiFi services are most efficient with their free and subscription plans. Know how to Login easily into Delta Airlines WiFi with a commuter-friendly way.

12/10/2022

Have you heard of Turo? Instead of renting a car from Avis or Hertz for way too much-check out renting direct from a car owner at a big savings.

Thinking about renting a car with Turo? Here's everything you need to know, including how it works, what's covered, and why it's a good car-rental agency alternative.

10/08/2022

What are the two best days to fly?? There are fewer fliers and cheaper seats on tuesdays and wednesdays. However-avoid the wednesday before Thanksgiving. The ideal travel week has you leaving on tuesday and returning wednesday.

09/13/2022

As the cruising experience evolves, these are definitely old school experiences that newer cruisers are seeing as overrated. Good food for thought and consideration as you plan your next cruise. (....I will never give up my balcony cabin preference!)

Overrated Cruise Experiences, as chosen by cruise passengers. Facilities, dining, cabins, activities and more that don't live up to the hype.

09/09/2022

Qantas Airlines may be starting a trend. For $20 you can block someone from sitting in the seat next to you. This is a test run, on limited flights, but you can be sure all the airlines are watching.

What price extra personal space?

07/27/2022

Here's a New cruise route. And it's on a small ship. January and February. Great way to visit Napa Valley.

The small-ship line is offering four cruises that depart San Francisco and sail the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Napa River and San Joaquin River.

07/26/2022

Good tips for managing the frequent airline delays and cancellations. Especially - If you are flying a suddenly cancelled US carrier, try calling their Canadian or Mexican Hotline for faster service.

Air travel has been a roller coaster lately. Here's what to do to make life easier if something goes wrong with your flight.

06/25/2022

We do it to them so I guess they can't be blamed for doing it to us. Be prepared to pay a Visitors Fee of $7 a person to enter a European Union nation starting May 2023. More info on the online application form will be announced soon.
https://passport-photo.online/news/new-entry-fee-europe/

06/19/2022

This is tricky.

The union thinks it could help curb unruly passenger incidents.

06/17/2022

06/17/2022

A $550 a year conversation piece created by Dwight James, Delta’s senior vice president of loyalty. Decent perks.

Delta and American Express are debuting a limited-edition Reserve credit card made from a 747.

06/04/2022

I love that my clients took their hometown newspaper on their last cruise for a photo op! Here are Dawn and Nikki enjoying a canal cruise in Ghent indulging in a Belgium beer and the Cape Gazette from Lewes, DE.

During the last week of April, Dawn Buannic and Nikki Economou of Lewes took a river cruise from Brussels. They went from Belgium to Amsterdam and then to the Netherlands. Here are Dawn and Nikki enjoying a canal cruise in Ghent indulging in a...

05/30/2022

Insider Traveler Tip #117:

Avoid foreign transaction fees by using a credit card that doesn't charge currency exchange fees. When using your card oversees, decline the option to pay in dollars instead of the local currency. You will get a much better exchange rate from the card issuer than you will from the restaurant or shop.