IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS MONTH
How to Use An iPod Touch As A Global Smartphone
Winter Deals From 4 Top North American Ski Resorts
Hacienda Puerta del Cielo Eco-Spa, Nicaragua
Perfect for Hot Climates: Horny Toad Travel Skirt
Use An iPod Touch As A Global Smartphone
Say goodbye to hefty monthly contracts and global roaming fees with a $199 Apple iPod Touch….READ MORE
PACK YOUR WOOLIES: 4 Winter Ski Deals
Hit the slopes and save with these package deals from resorts in some of North America’s top ski destinations…READ MORE
Discover Natural Nicaragua
Discover the sound of silence at Nicaragua’s Hacienda Puerta del Cielo….READ MORE
Perfect For Hot Climates
A super comfy hot climate travel staple that takes up almost no packing space….READ MORE
Travel Steals + Deals
Can’t Afford A Vacation? Yes You Can. 5 Ways To Save For Travel.
If there’s one common question that people ask upon learning that my husband, Hank, and I have headed off for a year (or more) of travel in Latin America, it is “How can you afford it?” But talk to travelers - wealthy and not, employed and unemployed, boomers and backpackers - and more than likely they’ll tell you that saving for travel is easier than you think. Read more »
TRAVEL TECH: A Gadget Girl’s Guide To Packing
As a journalist specializing in travel, I pack and unpack for dozens of trips a year. As a result, I’ve learned a thing or two about packing smarter, packing less, and traveling with travel technology.
But when it comes to gadgets, things get complicated. Cords. Cables. Batteries. Back-ups. Hard drives. iPod. Smartphone. Laptop. Memory cards. More memory cards. It’s too easy, and too frustrating, to head off without the essential bits that make the gizmos go. Here are a few techie travel tips and must-pack recommendations.
Travel Tips + Trips
GO NOW: 8 Great Mexico Adventures
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Travel to Mexico, where, with the exception of a few cartel hotspots, you will still find hospitable locals, colorful colonial-era cities, culturally-rich indigenous communities, lush tropical rainforests, cloud-cloaked mountain ranges, deep river canyons, cattle-dotted ranch lands, and pristine coastal plains.
For those ready to journey beyond the headlines and discover the real Mexico, here are eight hand-picked adventures from trusted adventure outfitters.
The Pamperped Passenger
NAVIGATING NATURE: Mexico Yacht Cruise
There’s something soul-soothing about a vacation where Mother Nature takes center stage. Where, amidst the wind, clouds, sunrises and unrestrained land and seascapes, the daily drama and media headlines take a backseat to wonder and awe. American Safari Cruises’ voyage through one of the world’s richest marine environments brings Nature up-close-and-personal.
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Seven Years Younger: Life On Ethiopia Time
Time zones, the International Date Line and jet lag all contribute to my feeling disoriented when traveling. Date lines especially – leaving home on a Tuesday and arriving on the Monday before I left definitely throws me for a loop.
But what about when the traveler leaves home in 2011 and arrives in 2004?
It happens all the time – when traveling to Ethiopia. Once you disembark in Addis Ababa, you will be at least 7 years younger.
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Learn the Lingo on your iPod
Join the locals and have fun with WorldNomad.com’s series of free language guides that contain around 30 basic phrases that you can download onto your iPod.
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