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I know for sure that whenever I go on vacation – I want to have all of the fun that I can have.  What happens though if you happen to get sick while you are on vacation?  Well, I have some tips and tricks in mind for you to do when you are sick on vacation.

One of the first things is making sure that you check all of your bags.  That keeps yourself free of any things that you have to haul up and down the hallways and onto the plane and it can also save you a heck of a lot of energy, as hauling bags can be difficult.

Next, make sure that you let any of the flight attendants to know.  That way, they know to try to keep any seats near you clear and they will get you anything you want.

If you are paying attention to your calendar, you know that Fat Tuesday is just about four or five weeks away and if you are looking to plan a trip out to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you might want to hold off on it and check out National Geographic Traveler.

Typically, Mardi Gras has always taken place right in the French Quarter, however this year – it is a different story.  The awesome celebration is actually going to be taken place in the neighborhoods of New Orleans, so that all of the people that live there can truly take advantage of the Mardi Gras celebration.

New Orleans is a unique and different place – and one that everyone should visit in their lifetime at least once.

Where do you want to be for New Years Eve? How many of you are thinking about Thailand?

It is one of those surprising, rarely considered destinations, but you would be surprised how awesome and awe inspiring the holiday can be when you spend it there, specifically around the Ko Phanagn area.

Typically, more than twenty thousand people fill the Haat Rin beach to the very brim in order to ring in the New Year properly.

People come from all around the globe in order to celebrate in wild, surprising ways — they paint themselves intricately, dance, and of course there is pretty of drinking going on, not just until midnight strikes but all the way until the sun comes up over the water.

To be sure, the festivities are smaller than what you see in places like Paris or New York, but the celebrations are just as lively!

Ah, Paris. The City of Lights. What in the world could be better than spending New Years Eve in this beautiful city?

And Paris just so happens to be one of the hottest spots to spend the holidays. The festivities and celebrations range from dining of the highest class to raging and dancing at the hottest clubs to being awed and dazzled by some gorgeous fireworks, all topped off with delicious French champagne on the banks of the Champs-Elysees. What could be better, seriously?

You can start gathering there on that famed and notorious street around nine o’clock. At midnight, there comes the real thrill — a fabulous light show originating from none other than the Eiffel Tower. Whether you sit on the banks or take in Montmarte, New Years in Paris is the experience of a lifetime.

Now that we have talked a little bit about what it takes to take a Christmas vacation, let’s talk about some of the activities and things that you should be doing.  One of the first things that you need to do whenever you are looking for a last minute vacation is your research.  You want to make sure that you find the very best price and the very best location.

If you really want the full winter experience, I can tell you for sure that you want to go somewhere snowy.  As mentioned before, Alaska is an awesome place to go to really get that winter feel.

Next, you want to decide what you are going to do on your vacation.  For example, skiing is very, very popular on winter vacations and if you do not know how to ski, it might be a good time to learn!

Christmas is almost here … can you believe it?  I can’t.  Only five days and if you are still looking for the perfect Christmas vacation spot, I can tell you for sure that you have not missed your chance yet.  There are a ton of different places that you can go to have the greatest Christmas ever!

By far, one place that I love to go for Christmas is Alaska.  Not only does Alaska have some of the best winter weather, but it holds the North Pole – which as you know, is the ultimate Christmas town!

If you are planning on going on vacation for Christmas, there are a few things that you should know and activities that you should plan – those things will be discussed in the next blog, stay tuned!

We all know that the airlines are getting completely out of control when it comes to their surcharges.  Not only are they constantly raising them up but the price to check a bag is absolutely ridiculous.  If you are a frequent traveler, I can probably already see that you are fuming over the raising of the surcharges, but I can tell you that there are ways that you can deal with them.

That is what we are going to talk about right here!  One of the first things that you want to do is set up email fare alerts for destinations that you are planning to visit.  You need to be flexible with your dates though as that is key to finding the best rate.

Next, shop around – do not just look on the airline’s website, there are a ton of other websites out there that can really make you save some money, so keep your eyes peeled.

Okay, so I have heard some crazy things in my time when it comes to traveling but I never – ever thought that I would hear about people staying at a hotel that makes you become and life the hamster life.  In my world, I go on vacation to get away from the constant wheel, but here, that is one of the amenities that this French hotel offers up.

This hotel is located in Nantes and is called the Hamster Villa.  It actually allows their guests to sleep in beds of hay dine on some grains and drink from a hamster water fountain – this is certainly the way to appreciate the way a hamster lives!

You also will be getting wi-fi as well as a TV for the human in you and you get it all for about $150.00 per room per night … what a deal!

Now that you know some of the airports that you should avoid if you can – if you have to fly into any of thee airports, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the things that you can do.

Firstly, make sure that if you have not booked your flight and want to avoid the crowds, consider flying into a smaller regional airport and then driving the extra miles to your final destination – as that is going to certainly help you avoid the crowds.

Next, make sure that you check into your flight online – even if you have to check your bags.  That way, you can be ready to get to your gate right away.  Whenever possible, make sure that you secure a seat assignment at the time of booking, it will help you in the long run.

The holidays are a very, very stressful time – I know that.  It is also the busiest time in the world for traveling.  If you are planning on traveling this holiday season, I can give you some tips and tricks that can help you avoid the crowds and make sure that you get on your flight in time.  Firstly – the busiest airports this holiday season, arranged by busy-ness for the season:

1.    Chicago O’Hare
2.    Los Angeles International
3.    Denver
4.    San Francisco
5.    Atlanta Hartsfield
6.    Boston Logan
7.    New York LaGuardia
8.    New York John F. Kennedy
9.    Newark Liberty
10.  Seattle Tacoma

Should you be traveling into one of those airports though, don’t worry, I am going to help you make your air travel as hassle free as possible!