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There are many things that you need to do before leaving for vacation, besides making sure that you have packed everything properly. Securing your home to deter intruders and prevent disasters are the two most important things on the list. You don’t want to leave in a rush, so make sure that you take the time necessary to get everything done. This way, you’ll have peace of mind while traveling, which is the entire point of taking a vacation in the first place. Tackle the Smal

According to a survey completed by the Pew Research Center in October of 2015, over 68% of American adults have smart phones and 43% have tablet computers. A whopping 87% of those adults use their mobile devices to access the internet daily for at least 60 minutes. Some use far more data than that. For this alone, you should consider taking an “electronic vacation” while on your next family vacation. However, there are other reasons as to why you should unplug. Here are five.

Most people are familiar with the old standby – traveler’s checks. However, while traveling overseas, they may not be your best option, since they come along with currency exchange fees and the ever present fear of losing them. Thankfully, new technology has come to the rescue, in the form of the TravelEx Cash Passport. Who Is TravelEx? TravelEx is a company that specializes in currency exchanges. You can exchange one cash currency for another through them, or choose to use t

Few things can be as exhilarating as landing in a foreign country completely on your own, but it can also be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t know anyone, and all your plans will have to be for one. That means no one to enjoy a play with you or sit at a bar or restaurant with you. While solo traveling can be fun, group vacations offer more opportunities for fun and excitement. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, a student, an adventure traveler or over the age of

The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa is located in Rancho Mirage, California, near Palm Springs. It has an impressive 444 rooms (including suites), an impressive 20,000 square foot spa for pampering, five restaurants, and a water park on its grounds. There’s also a separate facility that measures 84,000 square feet designated specifically for meetings, conferences, and events, so those who are there attending one of these things won’t necessarily bump into guests there o

Going on a big trip with your family? Before you catch your flight, make sure you have these 20 great apps downloaded before takeoff, and your travels will be happier. 1. Trip It When your booking a flight, catching a train, renting a car and booking multiple hotels, it’s difficult to keep everything in check. That’s where Trip It comes in. Trip It tracks everything for you, and you can sync these plans with your mobile calendar to make sure you never miss a train. Cost: Free

A credit card is a crucial travel tool – imagine trying to book a hotel room or purchase plane tickets without one! They provide security in case your card numbers are stolen overseas, make it easier to buy something in a foreign country without needing to worry about cash exchange rates, and generally make international travel – as well as domestic travel – easier. Some credit cards are purposely designed for travelers, complete with air mileage programs and other perks. But

Have you ever been in a situation where you want to travel & see the world, but family or friends can’t come with during that time? Do you meet people who have the same interest of seeing the same place as you? Are you afraid to travel internationally alone? Are you looking for a group to travel with? All of those questions can be answered by finding your travel companion here! Start your new adventure with a travel friend by your side Travel Companion Page When you are travel

About the interviewee: Brett Andrew Stone He is a photography representative at Mike’s Camera in Mill Valley, CA. He has a unique wealth of knowledge about photography, and teaches photography classes in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also an amazing freelancer photographer. In your opinion, what are some photography basics us amateurs should be aware of? 1. It’s important to take pictures from different perspectives, try to move around shoot from different angles. For ins

About the interviewee: Martha Merle Martha is a global travel advisor who specializes in customizing trips to your liking. Her platinum “concierge” service is worth it at many different levels. How did you get into the Travel industry? Curating luxury travel was a career change for me several years ago. Previously I worked in Sports Marketing for various professional leagues and teams. But that work was always in a client-facing sponsorship role with service and hospitality a