I am training for a triathlon. For those who do not know, triathlons consist of three sports, running, biking and swimming. When you travel, it is easy to pack running gear since it primarily includes running shoes, shorts and a top (and layers if it is cool). For biking, you need a bike, cleats, biking […]
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I came across an article on HuffPost entitled 7 Perks You Probably Didn’t Know Hotel Staff Can Give You and I was excited to see what perks I was missing out. I thought that their list was not complete and left off many valuable services. HuffPost’s list consisted of 1. Restaurant recommendations. 2. Decoration of rooms for special occasions. 3. Transportation arrangements. 4. Advice on local
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We are touring the Mediterranean and decided to cruise it on the Sun Princess instead of hopping from town to town. The Sun Princess cruises starts in Rome and then sails to Naples, Crete, Turkey, Mykonos and then Athens. When we first boarded the Sun Princess we remarked how nice the ship was and how state of the art it is.
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As a quick follow up to my Italian tipping article and at the request of a reader, I am providing my insights into tipping in Greece. While tipping is not a strong tradition, especially among locals, it is expected that tourists leave a small tip. The amount you tip depends on the place and type of service, and you
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extension cords since hotels did not have enough outlets and then he decided on hisDryer Sheets and Dryer Sheets are key for me since I typically pack workout gear along with my other clothes. My running shoes can develop a quite an odor that can cross over to my clothes. Not a great development. I
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I have a friend who is traveling to Europe for the first time and he is confused about how he should tip. He is definitely feeling some tipping backlash but he abides by the
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Our travel tip of the day is to always bring a reusable water bottle when you travel, whether domestically or internationally. I can not tell you the number of times that I wished I brought a reusable water bottle. My desire for a bottle can range from a weekend drive for a couple of hours
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Marriott Bonvoy has a great selection of hotels to choose from and while Marriott Bonvoy offers a range of benefits and opportunities for earning and redeeming points, the program\’s conversion system has room for improvement. Members are encouraged to stay informed about the value of their points, understand the implications of dynamic pricing, and approach
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