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Spring is here, and that means it's a great time to plan your next ski trip. Although most people think of skiing as a "winter sport," there are several advantages to skiing in the spring. For example, ski resorts tend to be less crowded, so you'll spend less time waiting in the line for the ski lifts and more time on the slopes. Prices go down, too, so you'll get a better deal. Plus, the days are longer, sunnier and…
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Many people dream of traveling the world, but find themselves unable to escape from work long enough to see as much of it as they'd like. Is there a way to solve the conflict between work and travel? If you've often found yourself pondering these questions, maybe it's time to try combining the two! BusinessTravelogue has an excellent article about careers in which obtaining a passport is part of the job description. As the article notes, jobs that include paid…
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Have you always wanted to stand at the top of the Eiffel Tower or walk along the Thames? Traveling to Europe has recently become much more affordable. NileGuidance has an excellent post up that lists some of Continental's amazing deals on flights to Europe. For a mere $149 each way, you can skip across the pond from New York to Paris or from Houston to London! If you're leaving from the west coast, you can catch a flight from LA…
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Spring is just around the corner, and college students everywhere are gearing up for the annual week-long party that is Spring Break. Despite the slowing economy, many students still have plans to travel, and many popular destinations are offering great last-minute deals. For example, Boncherry.com has a great post up that gives suggestions for popular Spring Break destinations, including Cancun and Acapulco in Mexico, Ibiza in Europe, Nassau and Jamaica. Over at TripSay.com's blog, there is an excellent list of…
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Valentine's Day will be here before you know it...and what better excuse is there to travel? Of course, everyone knows that Paris is for lovers, but there are plenty of other exciting, romantic Valentine's Day destinations that don't get nearly as much publicity. Read on for some great Valentine's Day travel ideas, but remember, if you want to go, you'll need to get a passport fast! Best Place For Fairy-Tale Romance The Art of Backpacking has a a great post…
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The holidays are over...have you recovered yet? There's no doubt about it-the holiday season is fun, but it can also be quite stressful! If your "holiday" left you feeling like you need a vacation, why not snag a great last-minute travel deal and get going? Jaunted.com has a post up that highlights some amazing last-minute deals on airfare. For example, if you've always wanted to visit the other side of the world, Cathay Pacific has flights to Hong Kong for…
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Are you looking for a new job? Tourism Queensland in Queensland, Australia, is currently offering one lucky person the best job ever: Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef! So, what does the caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef do for a living? NileGuidance has a great post up that gives details about the position. Apparently, job duties include enjoying the islands and engaging in such difficult and stressful activities as snorkeling, scuba diving, perhaps…
