We all have done it. We book our flight, reserve our hotel and rental car weeks in advance. Then we wait to pack until the night before our flight. That’s a recipe for disaster. You are bound to forget to pack the little things in your haste. If you want one less thing to worry [...]
The Transportation Security Administration reportedly has announced that they will be removing the controversial x-ray scanners from airports. The TSA currently uses two different x-ray scanners. One shows an outline of a generic human body that points out where an object may be located on a person. The other shows metal objects, along with a [...]
Travel Tips, and Trip Planning Recommendations Everyone loves going on vacation, but sometimes the stress of planning the trip can be overwhelming. Do you travel internationally, or stay close to home? Caribbean cruise, or cross country road trip? What should you bring with you? How long should you stay? The trouble is, that there is [...]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has conducted extensive explosives testing, which determined that liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard an aircraft. To standardize the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that passengers are allowed to bring on board in their carry-on luggage, the TSA has developed the following guidelines: [...]
Mashable.com recently posted their top 5 picks for home security surveillance camera systems. Their list includes cameras that will fit most budgets, ranging anywhere from $149 to $349+. Most offer options to remotely pan or zoom. And some even have motion detection, so that you can be alerted if someone is inside your home. A list of [...]
If you dread air travel because of getting through airport security, you’re not alone. In a survey conducted by the Transportation Security Administration, four out of the top five frustrations air travelers face involved airport security. We created the infographic below to illustrate the results. Note: Click the circle next to each complaint to change [...]
After a long trip, you finally reach your destination and check into your hotel room. You are exhausted and just want to get a good night’s sleep. But your neighbors are loud, you are by an elevator, and the bright light from the hallway is disturbing you. What do you do? How To Avoid Jet Lag Be [...]
Getting ready for a great vacation is exciting, but when you get to your destination and find crowds as far as the eye can see, you may feel disappointed. If you aren’t a crowds person (I’m not) you might want to check out the “off season” for your destination. For any type of vacation that might be [...]
Upscale amenities before you hit your vacation destination? Count me in! Airports are now getting a piece of the vacation action by offering massages, wine tastings, upscale restaurants (think no more reheated pizza and chicken fingers), children’s play areas and pet hotels. No need to be bored in some of the bigger airports either, free [...]
