QUICK TIPS: How to make any wine trip a great GRAPE escape!
Exploring wine country shouldn’t be hard... Carpe Travel has put together a detailed guide - and quick tips - to help any wine trip = a great grape escape.
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Easy Way to Earn Travel Rewards When You’re Not Traveling
Did you know you can snag some extra travel rewards this holiday by shopping online? I’m not talking about using a credit card to earn travel rewards, although that is a great way, too. I’m referring to shopping through sites...
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Tips for Food Photography While on Vacation
By Max Therry Food and wine go together beautifully, and if you are traveling to a particular wine region, why not take some photos of the local dishes? For instance, if you were taking your vacation in Bordeaux, you...
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Pool and Swimming Safety Don’t Go On Vacation…Even When You Do
We were at Disney World in July, in other words during the hottest time of the year. Having spent the morning at the park we headed to the pool to cool off for the afternoon. Luckily for us –...
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Packing Strategies Every Traveler Should Know…and Use
Packing is essential to any trip you’re planning. Pack too much and you’re left with heavy bags to lug around and possibly extra baggage fees. Don’t bring enough and you’re left uncomfortable or worse, trying to find the nearest...
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7 Tips for International Travel with an Infant
Welcome back to our contributing writer, Valerie Quintanilla, a new mom who’s little man already has more stamps in his passport than I did when I was 25. Val is an expat living in Italy and a wine and...
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Tips for Picking a Travel Rewards Credit Card
“What are some of the best ways to earn points for travel?” It’s a question I’m often asked and one with so many answers. For my family, earning loyalty reward points we can redeem for travel has become a...
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Tips for Traveling with Pets…According to a Veterinarian
Did you know I used to train dogs? As a job. During what I call my “quarter-life crisis” I worked with an animal behaviorist who specialized in training dogs. For two-years I soaked up more than my fair share...
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3 Amazing Travel Destinations for Fishing Fanatics
By John Schips, Contributing Writer When it comes to fishing, some spots are just better than others. While you can catch fish in just about any lake or river you dip a line into in America, certain regions are known...
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Brooklyn Travel Guide
This post is originally from IHG’s Brookyln Travel Guide. The distinct culture, deep-rooted history and magnetic energy of Brooklyn make it one of the most beloved and revered destinations in America. Celebrated around the world for its big-city excitement...
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Hawaii Bound! (Thanks travel credit card rewards)
The following post is sponsored by Chase Ultimate Rewards®. The content and opinions expressed below are those of Carpe Travel. Book four round-trip airline tickets from Denver to Oahu for less than $500. Done! We’re officially going to Hawaii...
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8 Incredible (Free) Things to Do in Cape Cod
Free things to do in Cape Cod, they do exist… By Contributing Writer, Alice Ross with Travelista Cape Cod is one of the most popular summer destinations in the United States. Although visiting Cape Cod during the other time of...
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When was the last time you traveled by train or bus…in the United States?
Resources for Planning Travel by Train (and bus) in the United States When was the last time you traveled by train? How about by bus? In the United States? I’ve always thought it would be fun to go on...
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Tips (and tech) to Help You Survive Holiday Travel
Holiday travel stress is just as much of a tradition as pumpkin pie and regifting, but with a few tips and apps, you can help remove a lot of it. Sorry, but I can’t help you with the lime...
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Travel Smart With These Holiday Hacks
By Jeanine Skowronski Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays or thinking of taking a well-earned vacation at the end of the year, you’ll want to make the most of every moment away from the office. Don’t let high...
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What to do with Left Over Currency
Collecting currency from your travels? What to do with it. Brazilian Reals. Euros. Mexican Pesos. Canadian dollars. French Francs. Russian Rubles. I have them all and then some. When I first started traveling I used to think it was...
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
Some of the best holiday presents don’t come wrapped in pretty paper and topped with a bow. Instead, they inspire memories to last a lifetime. So, forget the golf simulator, skip the cashmere sweater, and consider the gift of...
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Top Places to Never Use a Bank Card or Credit Card When Traveling
Hidden dangers of swiping your credit card on the road I whipped out a $5 to pay for my latte the other day and the cashier looked surprised. The look begged that I him ask how often people actually...
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6 Things to Remember Before Traveling Abroad
Specific precautions to take to protect you and your family from the worst-case scenario. By, Caroline Davis Americans are redefining the very meaning of international travel—some foregoing standard vacations in favor of extended, meaningful experiences. Many families are opting...
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