Although winter snow can be lovely, there comes a point after your hands have gone numb from scraping the ice from your windshield and your back is sore from shoveling, when you wish that you could just lie back on a hammock under a palm tree and soak up some sun for a change. If your budget is a bit tight this year you might be thinking that a beach holiday to a warmer climate is outside of your price range. However, there are many cheap and hot travel destinations that can be reached from the USA for a lot less than you might think. Here are a few ideas: The Los Roques Islands, Venezuela … [Read more...]
Exploring the Historical Sites of Puerto Rico
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has a long and fascinating history. Because it is located right in the middle of the “New World” it has been a target of conquest for many centuries. Christopher Columbus landed on the island in 1493, on his second voyage of discovery. It was later settled by the Spanish explorer known as Ponce de Leon and was under possession by the Spanish for over 400 years. At the end of the Spanish American war, the island of Puerto Rico became United States territory due to the Treaty of Paris. There are many battlements and fortifications throughout Puerto … [Read more...]
What The Heck Is South by Southwest?
Have you been noticing a number of people on Twitter writing hash tags for #SXSW and wondering what these letters stand for? SXSW refers to South by Southwest, which is a huge festival which takes place every spring in Austin, Texas. This conference lasts for ten days, is one of the biggest events of the year in Austin and includes trade shows, music, film and interactive networking opportunities for innovative and creative people from all over the world. This year’s festival takes place from March 9-18th, 2012. The festival brings together the worlds of music, film and interactive media … [Read more...]
Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families
Spring break can be a great opportunity to spend quality family time with your little ones and enjoy the sunshine. There are many great destinations to visit during this week off from school and you and your family can enjoy many great activities and attractions. If you are planning a spring getaway with your family, here are some great ideas of where to go and what to see: Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas This family friendly park has everything that children could wish for in a dream vacation: a water park, discovery museum, aquarium, paddle wheeler, and even a rain forest where two-toed … [Read more...]
Clever Ways to Save Money on Hotel Rooms
Do you love to travel but hate paying full price for a hotel room? If you do a lot of traveling, the costs of staying in hotels can really add up after a while. However, there are some ways that you can get the same hotel room for a lot less money. You just have to know a few clever money saving tricks. Ask Friends and Family If your sister, cousin, poker buddy or anyone else you know works in the hotel industry, ask them nicely if they can get you a sweet deal. Most hotel employees will be able to use “friends and family” discounts which will be much cheaper than the regular rate. … [Read more...]