The last thing you want to experience when you’re travelling abroad and not in your home country where everything is familiar, is illness. Particularly when simple precautions could have prevented it. Here are ten tips for staying healthy when travelling abroad.<< MORE >>

Looking for a sunny winter escape? What about a visit to the Caribbean? The Caribbean, which is comprised of more than 25 islands, is a favourite of people around the world. Known for sunny skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of vacation options, anyone can find something to enjoy in the Caribbean. Here are five great ideas for a sunny Caribbean escape:<< MORE >>

If you’ve ever wanted to go to Costa Rica, Jaco Beach may be your ideal destination. Costa Rica offers vacation options for every budget, activity preference and vacation personality. With affordable hotel and transportation rates, not to mention extremely affordable dining options, it has become the destination of choice for many - young and old.<< MORE >>

Your cruise leaves in a couple days and a million thoughts are running through your head. If you’ve never been on a cruise, you’re probably wondering what it’s going to be like. Will you get sick? What will your room be like? Will the weather co-operate? Will you like the people on board? Will there be enough to do? And above it all you’ll be wondering what to pack. Well, we’re here to help with that conundrum. Here’s how to pack for a cruise: << MORE >>

When we think of barges, we hardly think of luxury and culture. However, on a European Barge tour, luxury and culture is exactly what you get. And you receive a number of options; in fact, you can charter a barge and create your own vacation.<< MORE >>

While Mardi Gras in New Orleans is certainly an event, its predecessor the Carnival in Rio is the granddaddy of them all and considered one of the greatest shows on earth. Dating back to 1723, Carnaval (how it’s spelled in Portuguese) is the festival held four days before the Roman Catholic holiday of Lent, which is traditionally a time of prayer as well as abstinence from meat consumption in preparation for Easter and the resurrection.<< MORE >>

With the right attitude, those annoying air travel disruptions don’t have to ruin your family trip. It can, however turn into a case of “rolling with the punches” so to speak. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some tips for flying with children while maintaining your sanity.<< MORE >>

How does a parent insure that their child stays close at hand while the family is in a busy public area, such as an airport or train station?　There is a great amount of evidence and common sense that suggests using a harness greatly increases the safety of your child by keeping them close to your side.　 There are many other options available for today’s parent as well.<< MORE >>

“When in Rome do as the Romans do,” is the famous saying, and it is the perfect theme for your next excursion abroad. Beyond opening yourself up to new experiences and cultures, this saying has some very important applications.<< MORE >>

When planning a holiday it’s tough to know if you’re getting the best deals and making the best holiday plans. Should you do it yourself online or should you consult a travel agent? Here are the pros and cons for each option to help you make the best decision. << MORE >>