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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How to Sleep on an Airplane: 15 Things You Can Do to Get Rest Up in the Air
By Agnes Green, Contributing Writer It’s that time again: You’re about to catch a flight from one coast to the other after working all day, and before business meetings the next. Or, you are finally off to an adventure on...
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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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By Jason Christopher, Contributing Writer Let’s paint the scene here… Work has been stressful these last few weeks, the budget is a little tight at the moment, but you have a few vacation days you’ve been itching to use...
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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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7 Major Benefits of Traveling More Often
Research shows WHY traveling is so important By, Emily Walters, Guest Blogger We’ve all been there. Crunching the numbers to see if there’s enough in the rainy-day fund to take another family vacation. And before you make your decision, you’ll...
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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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