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Trip Ideas
Looking for a quick weekend getaway? How about a weeklong adventure? Whatever you've got in mind, we can give you some ideas about where to go and what to do.
High Gas Prices Got You Rethinking Your Travel Plans? Here are 5 Free Ideas for Things to Do in the Philly/South Jersey Area
Gas prices right now - yeesh! Looking for free things to do in Philadelphia and South Jersey? Here are 5 ideas and two bonus tips! Philadelphia Area Valley Forge National Historical Park You can tour the revolution encampment by car, or you can do a trolley tour, but reservations are required for the trolley tour. There are also 30 miles of trails to hike, bike and run! Address: 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Do I need a National Parks Pass? No
What You Can Do If a Strike Messes Up Your Travel Plans
Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash A recent trip was up-ended by a strike at a ski resort. Here are tips to help you pivot if a strike threatens to wreak havoc on your vacation plans. 1. Stay informed Get as much information as you can through the website, social media, etc. We didn’t get much advance notice of the impending work action, aka, strike. Once we knew a strike was imminent, we followed the daily updates on the resort website, which were, uh, minimal at
Always Ask for a Refund, Even if Something is Non-Refundable
We recently, and unexpectedly, had to cut a trip short. Even though parts of our trip were non-refundable, here’s how we got partial refunds anyway. The details of why we had to cut our trip short are unimportant, except that there was a hospital visit involved, which is important for reasons that come up later. What was at stake? The remaining nights on our condo totaling about $1,000, and ski rentals to the tune of about $450 - both condo and skis were paid in advance. F
The Natural History Museum of Utah is the Dino-centric Museum You Need to Visit!
One of the many awesome exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah! On a recent trip to Utah, I had time to explore Salt Lake City for the day. I knew it would be raining the day I visited, so I looked for a museum. We chose the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU), and it was a fantastic display of all things dinosaur! A very brief history of the museum According to the NHMU website , the museum concept arose in 1959, by the faculty of the University of Utah. They
Unusual Fall Festivals I Can’t Wait to Visit
Who doesn’t love a good festival? Here are five to get you through the fall!
Tips for First-Time Hikers to Arches National Park
Arches National Parks Sign, Utah I had been to Utah several times to ski, but had never hiked there. Recognizing that I had zero...
Tips to Help You Have the Best Trip to Tokyo!
Heading to Tokyo? Is trip planning overwhelming you? Here are tips to help you have the best Tokyo experience!
You’ve Probably Heard of Michelin Stars, But Have You Heard of Michelin Keys?
Recently, the Michelin Guide introduced Michelin Keys, the hotel equivalent of Michelin Stars, awarded to hotels for outstanding stays.
The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley
With vineyards, great food and art, New York’s Hudson Valley is great for a gal-pal weekend or a romantic getaway. Here’s how to do it!...
Here’s My Alaska Itinerary: Recommendations for What to Do and What to Skip if You Have Limited Time
I was recently in Alaska for 12 days. That’s a lot of vacation time that not everyone has. If you’re crunched for time, here’s what you...
Wine and Flowers at Winterthur!
What could be better than taking in beautiful flowers while sipping on wine? Nothing, that's what! Two friends of mine and I decided we...
What’s the Deal with Gas Prices Ending in 9/10?
Gas prices were insane in 2022. Even though they’ve seemed to have leveled off a bit, it still ain’t cheap to fill up. So, as you’re...
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