Are you looking for ways to keep the spirit of giving alive in today’s troubled economy? One simple way to give back without giving up much in return is to donate frequent flyer miles. Many of us are loyal to only one airline alliance and tend to forget about miles accrued on our less frequented [...]

If you’ve invested your hard earned savings into a well deserved vacation you would be wise to protect that investment. Here are 10 reasons why.

One of my favorite parts of living in Thailand is the easy access to fresh coconut water. When I say fresh I mean 100% fresh. In order to maximize the nutrients, water from a coconut should be consumed not long after the water is exposed to air. In Thailand, whether visiting a street vendor or [...]

Bangkok is a crazy bustling city that never sleeps. During all hours of the day and night you will find pedestrians, taxis, tuk-tuk’s, buses, motorbikes and yes, the occasional elephant. Traffic in Bangkok can be chaotic and the transportation options can be intimidating. Here are some tips to help navigate your navigation options in the [...]

Hertz at Westin Galleria in Dallas just nixed my one way drop off fee so I can fly out of Austin rather than Dallas for extenuating circumstances. Personal service goes a long way these days, and I always believe in extensive thank you’s to those involved. Thank you James & Hertz! not only for your [...]

Have you ever been stuck in an elevator? 12 of us got stuck in an Elevator in a hotel in Cyprus that was designed for only 6 people.  Our travel Company, WorldVentures top income earners and a few corporate execs get stuck in the elevator and have to figure a way out. Watch this comical [...]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When at Caesars Palace (the one in Las Vegas that is) ride a chariot! If you’ve visited Caesars Palace in Vegas, you can appreciate that in the time it takes to walk from the Forum Shops to the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, you could easily [...]

Image via Wikipedia Here is a letter American Airlines just wrote to me about their situation with Expedia and Orbitz: Dear Yvette Ulloa, As a valued AAdvantage member, we want to clarify what you may be reading in the press. As a result of a commercial dispute, over the past several weeks there have been [...]

Our recent Tuscany Italy trip included many magical moments that we wanted to share for those travel bug vacationers.  Tuscany Italy trip was filled with great vineyards, beautiful landscapes in every direction, and a peaceful atmosphere that allowed us to unwind and forget about the worries of the world. This Tuscany Italy trip taught us [...]

Is it safe to travel to Israel?  We were a little concerned.  We had heard of high security.  We had heard it’s not safe to go to various areas in Israel.  However, we also heard that it is a place you have to absolutely check out!  So…is it safe?  It was for us.  We went [...]