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10 Experiences in South India
A typical south India tour is a kaleidoscope of magnificent places of worship, forts and palaces, breathtaking hill stations, dense forests and abundant beaches, which together present a feast for all your senses. An India travel destination typically leaves you awestruck by the sheer magnificence at display, while at the same time it provides a deep calm that drains out all ...
Seven Resorts Where Surfs Up: Learn to Surf at Your Hotel
If you’re planning a beach getaway and have always wanted to learn to surf, there are resorts that can get you hanging 10 within a couple of hours. Family-friendly resorts with surf lessons for all ages can be found in some of the best beach getaways in the U.S. Here’s a look at seven great resorts with surf schools that'll help you learn to ...
How to Spend a Weekend in Charlotte
This post is originally posted by Andi Fisher on April 28, 2017 on Misadventures with Andi
Disclosure: This post was created in collaboration with Hotel Planner. As always, all experiences and opinions are my own.
The South is steeped in history that spans much more than Southern belles, debutante balls, or Sunday barbecues with smoked meats and crawfish boils. In the ...
Beach Hacks
It seems as though there are two types of people: Those who love the beach and those who don’t. Our beach hacks are here to help turn those tides. Some people could spend the entire day laying out, playing in the waves, building sandcastles, and people watching, while others dread the sand in their shoes, the mysteries in the water, and the heat. Whether you’re a beach lover or you’d just ...
Top Ten Packing Hacks
Packing is one of the most dreaded parts of travel and our packing hacks will help you pack for your next trip. It’s up there with waiting in line at security. From wondering if you’re bringing too much clothing to worrying that your toiletries will explode at high altitudes, packing can be a hassle. Here are our top ten travel hacks, six for packing before your journey and four for ...
Women Traveling to Europe - How to Organize
Europe is an unbelievably attractive holiday destination, especially for women. With most European countries considered safe for women travelers, and taking into account the sheer number of cultural experiences Europe has on offer, there is little wonder why women travelers are flocking to Europe. There is so much to see, ...
Europe is an unbelievably attractive holiday destination, especially for women. With most European countries considered safe for women travelers, and taking into account the sheer number of cultural experiences Europe has on offer, there is little wonder why women travelers are flocking to Europe. There is so much to see, ...
Best of Local America: Avoid Tourist Traps
Traditional American holidays can seem like tourist traps. Standing at the edge of Old Faithful, on the precipice of the Grand Canyon, or along Hollywood Boulevard with a crowd of tourists in Hawaiian shirts, cargo pants, dangling an assortment of cameras and children off their arms can feel like you're standing still with a photo screen flipping past ...
Top Five LGBTQ Tours and Events for 2017
Check out these top five upcoming LGBTQ tours and events! Don't miss out on the best events for the LGBTQ community of the Summer/Fall for 2017. Book your trip and we'll see you there!
1. Queer British Art
Until October 1
Featuring works from 1861–1967 relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) identities, the show, at the gorgeous Tate, ...
6 Places You Can Only Go Wearing Mineral Sunscreen
Did you know that regular sunscreen is so harmful that you can’t wear it in certain places? Regular sunscreen contains a chemical called Oxybenzone, which could be toxic to you, but is extremely toxic to coral reefs and marine animals. This means that in certain places, you can’t bring those chemicals in the water.
So, what’s the solution? Mineral ...
The Lone Star State: Five Dallas Destinations Worth Seeing
You may have all heard that everything is bigger in Texas -- and well, Dallas does its best to fulfill that promise to visitors. The city of Dallas has something for everyone. Whether you’re visiting for a business trip or just to get away, Dallas is a city that offers a unique blend of Southwestern warmth, old western attractions, and lots of ...
