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Travel Tips 101

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// April 21st, 2008 // Comments Off // Tip Sheets

  1. You really did learn all you needed to know in kindergarten: Treat others how you want to be treated.
  2. All the world is NOT England – or America – or Germany – or wherever you might be from. Respect the locals!
  3. When in Rome… (part 2 of #2) – follow the local laws, rules, and customs, again RESPECT THE LOCALS! (more…)

Cruise Tips 101

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// April 21st, 2008 // Comments Off // Tip Sheets

  1. Choose a cruise that suits you. ie. If you’re looking for a “party” and need constant entertainment, don’t go on a “traditional” ship; if you want a true cruise experience and are there to visit the places the cruise is going to, don’t go on a “party” ship. Decide what you need in the ship before you book it.
  2. You really did learn all you needed to know in kindergarten: Treat others how you want to be treated.
  3. If you have a problem – talk to the right person. ie. the Purser’s desk (ship’s hotel desk) can’t do anything about changing your table in the dining room or getting you a refund in the shop. (more…)

Getting the Best Deal 101

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// April 20th, 2008 // Comments Off // Tip Sheets

  1. Sign up for Travelzoo’s and Sherman’s Travel’s weekly newsletters. They gather up the best deals from all over the internet and send them to your inbox.
  2. Never believe a cruise line or airline when they tell you “You’re getting the best price by booking directly with them.” There are consolidators and travel agents with group deals that will beat them almost everytime. (more…)

12 Things To Do In London

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// May 10th, 2007 // Comments Off // Tip Sheets, United Kingdom

There are a million things to do in London, here are my top 12:

1) Visit the Tower of London – for a truly unique experience become part of a 700 year old tradition of locking up the Tower and attend the Ceremony of the Keys. You’ll get to see the Tower the way most people don’t, at night. It’s FREE, but you have to request tickets ahead of time. Oh, don’t be late! Click Here for more info (more…)