Planes are not the only things flying in the air. Germs fly too. Here are 5 easy ways to give your immune system a boost in order to travel well and stay well:
1) Wash Your Hands Often
That’s what physicians do. Think of hand washing as a do-it-yourself vaccine. According to the CDC is one of the most effective ways to remove germs, avoid illness and avoid spreading germs to other ...
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Caroline Morse, SmarterTravel.com | January 15, 2016
Few things are as bad as bedbugs. These microscopic creatures can instantly ruin your vacation and cause you serious financial and mental trouble after the fact.
As soon as you arrive at your hotel room, drop your suitcase in a safe location such as the bathroom where tile surfaces make it hard for bedbugs to hide. If they came in on a previous ...
I love skiing and planning a winter ski getaway can be a fun task. While Colorado has plenty of ski resorts (Vail/Steamboat/Breckenridge), consider some lesser-known options before booking your next trip. Here are my top 5 off-the-beaten-path ski vacations.
1. Big Sky - Montana: For those that crave the big mountain skiing, but hate the long lift lines--Big Sky is perfect for you. There are 5,800 acres ...
JC Lightcap, Travel-Safer.com | January 12, 2016
Travelers have multiple choices when it comes to choosing hotels overseas, and many base their final pick on the advertised star rating. After a lot of time on the road, I learned that hotel star ratings indicate more than just luxury. You may shy away from five-star hotels due to the price, but consider this: When you pay for more stars, you are paying for ...
Miami is in the midst of another hotel boom. From the beach to downtown, and even in some of the newly popular neighborhoods, the city is full of exciting new lodging options. Here’s a rundown of recently-opened and soon-to-open hotels, because Miami loves a fresh new face.
The Redbury South Beach: Music video director-turned-hotel-curator Matthew Rolston opened the first Redbury in Hollywood, and now ...
Exotic Local Cuisine
Traveling and food go together like peanut butter and jelly. Eating exotic local cuisine or trying out a famous restaurant makes any traveling experience feel complete. Even if you end up hating the food, you’re experiencing a key part of the culture and widening your taste buds. Below are many reasons to Try Exotic Local Cuisine while Traveling.
Facing Exotic Food Fears
In a perfect ...
Holiday Travel Splurges
Traveling can be a stressful experience at any time of the year, but holiday travel can truly test even the most patient person’s limits. Sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little extra money to ensure less stressful travels during this busy holiday season. Here are the top eight Holiday Travel Splurges worth the price.
1. Checked baggage We typically suggest ...
1. Checked baggage We typically suggest ...
Shannon McMahon, SmarterTravel.com | December 23, 2015
Almost anything can make a flight miserable but these are the 7 most annoying things that can happen during air travel and how to make them better.
1. There’s a bratty kid onboard
Remember, it typically isn’t the parents’ fault that their child is acting up on a flight. It’s not fair to be rude to them. They want to air travel, and their kids ...
The Big Travel Insurance Mistakes
Along with organizing flights, accommodation and visas, purchasing travel insurance is one of the items on the must-do list before venturing overseas. Without travel insurance, emergencies overseas from needing to go to hospital to having to cancel your travel plans can become hugely expensive. But there’s a lot of variety when it comes to travel insurance policies and not ...
Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Whether you’re on a busy business trip or a peaceful vacation, it’s easy to overindulge on heavy meals and not exercise. Traveling doesn’t have to mean sabotaging your otherwise healthy lifestyle, though. You can still enjoy a new culture, including local food, without losing focus on your health.
Following these simple travel tips will allow you to Stay Healthy While ...
