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Visiting Miami Without Spending A Fortune

Budget travelers may not always think of Miami as a particularly cheap destination, but you don't actually have to spend a fortune to enjoy yourself in this coastal city. In fact, there are quite a few places to visit, stay, and eat that will do anything but break the bank. Just read on to find out what they are.
Picture hereWhere to eat Often times the food in cities that are popular for tourists can be costly, something that can end up upping the cost for anyone traveling there. Happily, th...

Tips for Greener Travel

Monday is Earth Day, so I've been thinking about ways I can make my travels greener and more eco-friendly. While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your travel carbon footprint. 
Pack LightThe less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use. It might be negligible in relation to the weight of the plane itself,...

Review: Sockwell's Graduated Compression Socks

As a person who travels quite a lot, walks a ton on each trip, and is on her feet all day when going to a day job, good footwear and compression socks are a must. Being short, my feet don't really reach the floor comfortably on the plane, so it's hard for me to maintain circulation in my lower legs. Not that I have great circulation in my feet in the first place. Sockwell's Graduated Compression Socks are exactly what I need.
Sockwell makes some of the best compression socks, because they've b...

Review: The Winged Mask from The Barrier Method

I've had my share of spending all or part of my vacation on cold meds and being miserable, because getting sick is so easy when you travel. The plane is full of recycled air, meaning recycled germs, and you can't get away from it. Plus, wherever you go, everything has been touched by a million strangers. The Barrier Method brings you a scarf with a secret. It's a nice accessory, but it's also a face mask that keeps the germs from getting into your body.

The moment I saw this scarf, I knew I ne...

Streamline Your Travel Beauty Routine

As a person who travels often, I have figured out a way to streamline my travel beauty routine in order to keep my toiletry bag packed with all the necessities, so I don't have to repack every time I go anywhere. 
pillow spray | Neosporin | travel razorAt home, I have a ton of beauty and hair products, which I may or may not use. Sometimes I like to experiment with new looks, but that's when I have time and feel like it. When I travel, I want my daily routine to be as quick and effic...

Why You Need to Visit the Mob Museum

Last month I was in Las Vegas for the Travel Goods Show and found all sorts of awesome stuff, but I also went on a media outing with some other bloggers/journalists to the Mob Museum. Now, I've been there before, but the whole main floor has been remodeled and they have opened the basement as a speakeasy. If there's one thing I can't resist, it's a speakeasy, a secret room, or a place you need a password to get into. 

You don't need a password to get in, and it's nor exactly a secret, but...

Four Reasons why You Must Visit the Dominican Republic

Looking for your next vacation destination but not sure where to visit? Why not plan a visit to the Dominican Republic? The Caribbean is always a popular vacation choice, and each year millions of tourists flock to the Dominican Republic to enjoy all that this beautiful Caribbean country has to offer. This stunning island has plenty of activities to suit everyone, along with a wide choice of accommodation available such as that found at the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.
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Four Unique Date Destinations in Southern Florida

Are you playing the field in southern Florida?  Are you still looking for "the one" in southern Florida?  Then forget about dinner and a movie!  Shake up your love life with creative date ideas to get your hearts pumping.
Photo by Samuel Fyfe on UnsplashA Train Ride With a TwistA train ride through the country sounds romantic, right?  Well, there's no reason to stop there, make it a weekend!  There are plenty of options to grab a hotel and train ride bro...

The Best Underseaters from the Travel Goods Show

So, this past week at the Travel Goods Show, I found a ton of fantastic bag options for light packers or those that want to pack light and need a little help. Let's talk underseaters!


Budget airlines are becoming more and more difficult to fly on with enough baggage, because they charge for everything. $60 (one way!) for a checked bag and almost the same for a bag that fits in the overhead. I'm a light packer, but even I need a little extra space sometimes. Baggage fees are a multi-billion dol...

Shake Off Your SAD With A Relaxing Getaway

It’s what you’ve been waiting all winter long: The sun is back to stay, and the temperatures are rising. It’s finally time to ditch the heavy jacket and woolen cardigans and to look into summer fashion. But despite laying all the cues in front of you, you can’t shake off the last bit of Seasonal Affective Disorder that hung over you all winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is typically linked to the reduction of direct sunlight, as it can be the case during the winter.
Plan...