Tips & Hacks
Mega Bus, Here I Come!
With gas prices rising, I saw an announcement on travelzoo.com about return bus fares ...
Multi-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
We all know not to lock our luggage when travelling by plane, just in ...
Book Privately and Save a Bundle
Our family first booked privately owned accommodations when we discovered that my eldest son ...
Save Money with City Passes
I love City Passes. Not only can you can save money on some of ...
Banff for Free
One of the things I love about Banff, Alberta is that many of the ...
Save on Cruise Ship Excursions
Cruise Lines make a lot of money from shore excursions. You can often save ...
Products & Points
Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of Business The Problem I love going to exotic places but hate using squat toilets. Not being used to them, I find the whole process difficult especially if I’m on a moving train. It is so much easier for men. The Solution Just before our latest trip I read about the existence of a female urinary device. This contraption is shaped like an oblong flexible funnel. You … Read moreTaking Care of Business
Multi-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
We all know not to lock our luggage when travelling by plane, just in case security needs to check it. This makes me feel a tad vulnerable because it would be so quick and easy for someone to zip open my bag and grab something. My sister gave me a suggestion for a cheap and simple deterrent: multipurpose self-locking plastic ties. Wrap these around the suitcase zipper heads to … Read moreMulti-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
Choose Your Shoes Carefully
I love shoes. Unfortunately, now I’m paying for years of high heels and cheap but fashionable footwear. Like many middle-agers, I need to be careful about what I wear. When travelling with airline luggage weight restrictions, you have to choose your shoes carefully. Footwear must be comfortable, have good support and be versatile. I’ve become a huge fan of Mephisto shoes which carry both women’s and men’s styles. Although … Read moreChoose Your Shoes Carefully
Choose the Best Reward Cards for You
One of the best ways to save your travel buck is by using reward points. If you haven’t already done so, join a travel reward program, or two…or more. There are many travel reward cards out there: credit card and consumer incentive programs (ie AirMiles). You can often double dip by using an AirMiles card while paying with your reward credit card. You have to admit, there is something … Read moreChoose the Best Reward Cards for You