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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!

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!

Believe it or not, Cairo is one of those places that should really be on everyone’s must see list of travel destinations. It is rather like a Russian nesting doll, in that there is a succession of magical worlds to discover, many nestled within another and another. Cairo is charming, it contradicts itself; it is beautiful, noisy, crowded, and mysterious. It is everything you would expect from a place that is seven thousand years old.

Central Cairo is a particular must see, although it is still fairly young. There are museums, theatres, art galleries, and much, much more.

For a taste of history, Old Cairo is absolutely necessary. It is the link connecting the Islamic period with the Pharaonic period.

When you think about it – what is different about a B&Ber versus a regular traveler?  Well, B&Bers are generally people who are looking for more of a relaxed place to be and they truly like to take in everything about the bed and breakfast.  However, did you know that there are tons of different tips that can really help you appreciate your bed and breakfast?  That is what we are going to talk about in the next few blogs!

One of the first things that you, as the B&Ber need to do is make sure that you ask a heck of a lot of questions about the bed and breakfast before you book.  You want to make sure that you are choosing something that not only looks amazing, but also that suits all of your needs. 

Choosing a bed and breakfast that might be a little on the modern side only works for some people.  There are other bed and breakfasts that actually are historic and if you love history, that would work for you.

Traveling abroad can be the experience of a lifetime — but you have to be careful when you are doing it. You have to be prepared. There are some easy steps you can take to help you do that.

For instance, it is always a good idea to register with the State Department, just in case of an emergency. The State Department can get in contact with you if something goes wrong back home or if you have problems while you are traveling.

You need to make sure that your passport is entirely in order as well. Make sure it is signed and that all the sections for emergency information are filled out. You also need to find out whether or not you will need a visa while you are traveling.

Also concerning your passport, make sure that you leave copies of its data page as well as your itinerary with members of your family and your friends.

In this day and age, people are constantly wondering where they should go on vacation and just what they should look for in a destination.  Well, I can tell you that Las Vegas is by far one of the best places to visit whenever you are looking for a vacation destination – however, not for the reasons that you might be thinking of.  For example, did you know that in Vegas there is a ton of different free entertainment sites that you can visit?  Honestly, right on the strip you can see all sorts of different things, such as flamingos, swans, turtles, a dancing light show, a shooting volcano – tons of things!

Another reason that Vegas make a perfect destination is going to be the food as well as the shopping.  The food is amazing all over the place, you can get lobster, prime rib and really any steak you want for quite an inexpensive bill and honestly, if you are looking for some of the best chefs in the world, they all go to Vegas!  Another reason is the shopping!  There is so much shopping available in Vegas; it can really make your head spin!

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