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I'm not sure if I know anyone who enjoys long flights — sitting too long in a cramped area just doesn't feel good. Also if you find yourself unable to sleep, you may end up feeling bored for hours. Check out these items that'll help your plane ride be a little more smooth and enjoyable. Read more
Travel season is here, and it's not just humans that will be flying, pets will be roaming the skies, too! To find out which airline will best suit your pet travel budget, read on for a short list below that states the airline, and the fee for cabin and checked pets. Read on to see how the prices compare. Read more
Of all the essentials to bring when traveling, packing a color copy of your passport just might be one of the savviest; especially when you're traveling internationally. It's a good idea to have a backup copy of your passport, just in case you lose it on your travels. That's because if you misplace your passport, some places will accept the copy in lieu of the original and you'll also be able to Read more
It's hard enough playing the mileage game, but picking the right credit card that will give you the best travel rewards can be tough. Lucky for us, The New York Times does a neat breakdown of which credit card you should pick depending on the type of traveler you are: Occasional Traveler: Capital One Venture Rewards will give you two miles for every buck you spend on a purchase, and the miles Read more
If travel prices have got you down in the dumps, I have some good news for you: there are some great deals to be had in a handful of countries. SmartMoney recently listed four countries that are eagerly looking to attract tourists because of rocky financial situations. Here they are: Iceland: "North American travelers have more or less doubled their money," according to Sif Gústavsson, a Read more
At the end of this week, I'm heading to Mexico for a short vacation; on my short list of things to do: relax, hang by the ocean, and eat the local offerings. Not content to lie around all day, I've also managed to find some ways to keep my vacay fitness-filled without taking away from the fun. Find a fitness-friendly hotel: These days it's pretty standard for a hotel to have a gym, but some are Read more
We are knee-deep in holiday season, which means many of us are loading up in planes, trains, and automobiles and heading home for the holidays. Since the stress of traveling and classic holiday treats can be distracting to a healthy lifestyle, being away from our gym, regular running trail, or stash of fitness gear can pose a problem. The last time I traveled, I stayed at a hotel with a top-level Read more
Want to look as cool and collected as Charlize while jetsetting? Pay attention. Whether you vacation in the Summer or Winter (moi), as relaxing as a vacation can be, sometimes getting to and from is not so. I wouldn't call myself extremely well-traveled but my passport is pretty colorful. I have some tips when it comes to packing and making the airport trek as smooth sailing as possible. But Read more
Road trips are a quintessential rite of passage when the Spring and Summer months are within reach. As much fun as road-tripping it to an unknown destination can be, if your pet is riding along, her safety can easily be overlooked when the rubber hits the road. I can never stress enough how important a car seat is for your pet while riding in the car (since I've drilled it into your brains about Read more
Having a first aid kit specifically for your pet in mind is a good thing to have, whether you're traveling with or without your pet, but it's also a smart thing to have around the house even when you aren't traveling. Packing a first aid kit and leaving it with your sitter instructions should be a must-do before you head out. There are more important things for your pet sitter to worry about if Read more
