Category: Discover/Explore
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The First Time I Failed at Pre-Planning – Why I Stopped Pre-Booking Cruise Activities and Started Traveling in the Moment
I’ve been traveling and planning travel for over two decades. That means I’ve been around the block when it comes to spotting travel value and gotcha traps and how to make choices that align with my personal travel values. However, my recent battle with One Spa World and Royal Caribbean has forever cured me of…
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Budget Travel vs. Value Travel (Part 2): What to spend on meals and more
Traveling is expensive business. And make no mistake, meals can be one of those unexpected sources of cost that really make your travel expenses out of control. In this the second part of a series of articles on Budget Travel vs. Value Travel, we break down how to get good value for the money we…
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The Perfect Mix: What makes a vacation unforgettable?
Globally, the tourism industry is estimated to generate $988 billion in 2025 and will grow to over a trillion in the next 4 – 5 years. We are spending more than ever on travel. But, are we getting value from those investments? We get stuck wondering things like, does spending more give us more? How…
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Making the most of your weekend getaway – 6 tips for the R&R you’re looking for
Looking ahead on the calendar you see a three-day weekend on the horizon. You’ve been dying to get away from the scramble (and your neighbor’s barking dog) but feel a bit overwhelmed with planning while doing your everyday. Don’t let the possibility slip past, grab that weekend and block it – you’re going away! With…
