United Airlines will now require passengers to complete a “health self-assessment” as part of its check-in process. It’s the latest effort by a U.S. airline to assure passengers that it’s safe to fly as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The airline’s “Ready-to-Fly” checklist does not involve temperature checks or diagnostic testing for the virus. Instead, travelers must review […]
The One Thing More Important Than Travel Insurance
For the most part, we travel without thinking about dying while on a trip or vacation. When tragedy strikes this often leaves many questioning how “prepared” someone was. While travel insurance is important, being financially prepared for death is more important than just having travel insurance. On a recent trip where I traveled without my […]
Creative Ways to Save For a Family Vacation
Vacations offer an opportunity for families to take a break from school, work, and everyday routines. It also helps create a stronger bond within the family by actually spending time together and making memories. With so many people living paycheck to paycheck, it can seem hard to have that vacation plan materialize. No worries though, […]
How to Stay Fit When You Travel
Whether you travel for fun or for business, it seems that staying fit and eating healthy become a challenge. Some of us fool ourselves and stay in hotels with fitness centers, but the reality is that if this isn’t a priority when you are at home, it won’t be a priority when you are traveling. […]
How to Save Money on Uber or Lyft at the Airport
When I took my first Uber ride from the airport, I learned that they don’t send the standard Uber vehicles for airport pickups, but rather the higher end and more costly vehicles (SUV’s). This makes sense because if people have lots of luggage it wouldn’t go over so well in a Prius. I spoke with […]
A Little Known Las Vegas Hotel Secret
On a recent business trip to Las Vegas, I was acutely aware of how dry the air was. I wanted to make sure I was hydrated but I forgot to pick up some saline solution and there was none for sale at the hotel. As I was chatting with a colleague about the air, he […]
How to Save Money on International Travel
I found this amazing article on saving money on travel, so I thought I would share it. My favorite tip was #5, as I had not heard that one prior and I shared it below. Let us know your favorite money saving travel tip from the list and also let us know what you would […]
The OCD Travelers Guide to Hotel Stays
For anyone who does not suffer from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), the title may appear cute or funny, but to those like me who have “serious issues” with germs, you will appreciate this. I am not sure when I began to have issues with germs, but I know that being married has helped me see […]
Could You Use a Massage Between Flights?
On my most recent trip to Colorado, I noticed a neat little in airport spa. I didn’t have time to stop as I was traveling on business and headed to a meeting, but I took notice. Sadly, on the return flight home, I was experiencing an excruciating headache. I had taken pain killers to no […]
Save Big with Costco Travel
If you weren’t aware, another great benefit of having a Costco membership is Costco Travel. A colleague mentioned recently that he had received a discount coupon in his monthly coupons sent out by Costco. Check out the Costco Travel website and you will find all kinds of deals including: Cruises Car Rentals Hotels Vacation Packages […]