Hotels may offer excuses that they have to oversell to make up for the losses from the growing number of travelers who make reservations but never keep them. They may tell you that some guests did not check out as planned, or that certain rooms require repairs or renovations. Many states can now [...]
Many Californians who travel do not understand why people in other parts of the country do not like Californians. You see, in many parts the country people are extremely friendly and nice and Californians come in and they are very demanding and they have money.
You might be surprised to find that a place like [...]
My mother is The Christmas Tree NAzi. Where most families decorate the Christmas tree as a family, my mom does not like anybody decorating the tree other than herself. As a kid I would decorate the Christmas tree and then my mother would say:
“Oh Baby that looks nice. You did a wonderful job. But you [...]
Arab traders discovered the then uninhabited Mauritius island in the 10th century. But they were not charmed sufficiently to consider permanent settlement. The Portuguese early in the sixteenth century landed, but they too passed over the chance to lay claim for their king. But in 1598 the Dutch finally seized the opportunity. The island was [...]
Taking public transport in Tanzania may not as arduous as you might fear; if you choose with some care and forethought. It is better to plan your trip in advance and know how you will travel, when you will travel, by what means, how much you should pay and from where you should depart.
By [...]
The last Monday of May since 1868, has been designated as Memorial Day. Now, during that weekend, beer and picnic
supply sales skyrocket. Travelers drive our nation’s highways en masse. And don’t forget the Indy 500.
And while it’s important to have fun and celebrate Memorial
Day weekend in your own way, it’s also important [...]
I once was asked by a tourist here in my adopted central Mexican town, Guanajuato, if it was true the culinary delights here were nothing to write home about. I wanted to slap him silly but resisted the urge. Instead, I regaled him with the many wonderfully prepared regional foods as well as the places [...]
Fiestas and festivals – that’s one of the reasons everyone enjoys San Miguel de Allende so much. By some accounts, this little city of 80,000 in the Mexican State of Guanajuato has more fiestas during the year than anyplace else in Mexico. One of the most entertaining festivals in San Miguel de Allende [...]
Cleveland is a golfer’s paradise. You and your friends and family can chose from nearly 300 golf courses! Gold courses are literally everywhere – there’s almost never a need for reservation. You can play anytime you want.
Golf enthusiasts often compare Cleveland golf courses to those found in golf’s hometown itself – Scotland. The landscape [...]
For many mortgage professionals, frequent travel is a way of life. A big concern of frequent travelers is how to remain productive without access to the normal resources. Sometimes, that first trip leaves you feeling like a fish out of water. Especially if you didn’t anticipate your customer’s needs. But with each new journey, you [...]