Tips for Glampers & Budget Travelers If you've been following me on Facebook or Twitter (@Russellhannon), you likely know I have a weekly Budget Travel segment on CBC. It has me staying close to home for the summer, as I have to appear live in studio. This suits my travel style as I tend to travel most during the shoulder season when there are fewer travelers, prices are lower, and the temperature is comfortable in […]
'How-To' guide for luxury accommodations deals anywhere in the world. Travel is an industry that sells temporary luxury - which is why the average one-week vacation for a family of four costs the same as the average monthly at home cost of living. But luxury resorts (and private rentals) routinely charge varying […]
If you've ever lost your post-holiday glow to a shocking phone bill, I’ll never forget my $2,108 phone bill. Fortunately, roaming costs are on a downtrend, with more ways than ever to minimize and avoid roaming fees. FREE Wi-Fi Networks For starters, I am amazed how easy it has become to rely strictly on Wi-Fi - even […]
If you are getting married, a survey of 2,000 newlyweds suggests you may be more excited about your honeymoon than the wedding itself! 67% look forward to the honeymoon MORE than the wedding. 84% would skimp on their wedding if it meant a fancier honeymoon. CNN Money found the average […]
Still paying off your summer vacation? Holding off on booking a winter escape due to the cost? If so read on because you are in the right place. Truth is, your last trip likely cost you five times more than it needed to. That's because travel is an industry that charges five times the local cost of living. […]
Did you return from your last trip to a scary credit card bill? Are you holding off on booking your dream trip due to the cost? Do you have safety concerns about traveling abroad? If any of this resonates, you are in the perfect place because you are getting the ultimate travel planning resource - front row access to […]
This Trip Advisor Survey shows one in three travelers expects to pay more to travel this year. One reason is many feel it’s just too much work to find the best online fares. I get it, it’s akin to driving to the other end of town to save a few dollars on a fill up, […]
If you have yet to experience the thrill of traveling to a place SO inexpensive that cost is not an issue, you need to travel to a low currency country where this is absolutely a realistic scenario. For starters, south east Asia has everything the Caribbean does for 60 - 75% less. A luxury suite that goes for 50 a […]
