Destinations
We've broken down travel tips by destination so you can travel smarter and more comfortably on your next trip or vacation.
- US & Canada
- South America
- Mexico & Central America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Caribbean
- Australia & South Pacific
- Asia/South Pacific
- Asia
- Africa
Best Bang for Your Buck on Hotel Stays in Bangkok
In the Land of Smiles, the capital city of Bangkok is a holiday getaway like none other. Picture a lush tropical backdrop amidst the bustling high energy of enchanting night markets, thousands of rushing scooters, and impressionable Thai hospitality. Your standards for an incredible vacation experience will be forever changed. A visit to Thailand will truly ...
Is It Safe to Travel to Muslim Countries?
In 2001, I was assigned by Porthole to review a Nile cruise in November. I approached EgyptAir about getting a press discount and was turned down. “We’ve had free publicity for 5,000 years, so why should we pay for it?” responded an official.
Then 9/11 happened and my editor said to pick any country that didn’t have a Muslim majority population, since ...
Our Top 10 Incredible Hotels in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to a number of incredible hotels. Whether they are sleek and modern in design or hold on to a bit of old Hollywood glamour, we have incredible hotels to fit every need. Of course, in a city that is sunny and perfect a majority of the year, hotel pools are a top feature. But the fun doesn’t stop at the hotel pool. The ...
Los Angeles is home to a number of incredible hotels. Whether they are sleek and modern in design or hold on to a bit of old Hollywood glamour, we have incredible hotels to fit every need. Of course, in a city that is sunny and perfect a majority of the year, hotel pools are a top feature. But the fun doesn’t stop at the hotel pool. The ...
Affordable Boutique Hotels in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico, ranks supreme on the list of top spots in the southwest for scenery, shopping, art, and culture. Founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, this landmark destination is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and is visited each year by vacationers who value vibrant culinary traditions, abundant hiking and outdoor activities, an approachable moderate ...
Everything You Need to Know Before a Machu Picchu Hike
Are you preparing for a Machu Picchu hike? It will be a breathtaking experience, made even better by having some background info before you go. Read on!
Looking for a place filled with mystery, beauty, and challenge as well as cultural and spiritual significance? Machu Picchu is this kind of place. Hiking in Machu Picchu is a life experience you'll ...
TOP 5 LOCAL THINGS TO DO IN EASTERN EUROPE
So you’ve traveled all the way to Eastern Europe and want to try to fit in a bit? It might seem daunting but in fact you take your first steps on the road to becoming a temporary local by doing any of the things below. Here are our top 5 Local Things to Do in Eastern Europe.
1. Take a Train See, I told you this wouldn’t be too hard! Trains ...
1. Take a Train See, I told you this wouldn’t be too hard! Trains ...
Affordable Luxury Hotels in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is famously known as the unofficial beer brewing headquarters in the U.S., but this lakefront metropolis offers much more than just brewskies and cheese curds. With an exciting nightlife, access to Lake Michigan, and weekly cultural and social events, visitors to this historically rich Midwestern enclave will be planning their return trip right away. If ...
Things to NOT Do in LA
https://youtu.be/-5M_rGuIlrk As a concierge, I am always telling people what they should do. My spin is always positive, because that is what people want to hear. Plus I want to highlight all the best things Los Angeles has to offer. Well, today I am going to do something different and share with you all the things you should NOT do in LA. Feel free to check out ...
https://youtu.be/-5M_rGuIlrk As a concierge, I am always telling people what they should do. My spin is always positive, because that is what people want to hear. Plus I want to highlight all the best things Los Angeles has to offer. Well, today I am going to do something different and share with you all the things you should NOT do in LA. Feel free to check out ...
10 Essential Antarctica Travel Tips
If you're like me, Antarctica is probably at the top of your bucketlist...well, for me it was since I finally got to go last December! But pre-Antarctica me is probably like you in a sense that I wasn't fully sure what to expect or really how to prepare for this epic journey!
But ten days, four of which were spent on the dreaded Drake Passage, a paddleboarding ...
Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit Wilderness Club, Montana
1. Over 550 Acres of Wilderness And this is just the beginning! Wilderness Club borders thousands of acres of Montana’s National Forest Reserve perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, sledding and wildlife viewing. Lake Koocanusa and the Flathead watershed offer fantastic fly-fishing in crystal clear rivers and streams. ...
1. Over 550 Acres of Wilderness And this is just the beginning! Wilderness Club borders thousands of acres of Montana’s National Forest Reserve perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, sledding and wildlife viewing. Lake Koocanusa and the Flathead watershed offer fantastic fly-fishing in crystal clear rivers and streams. ...
