The loveliest times to visit the Eternal City are also the busiest and most expensive: mid-March through June (with a spike around Easter), September through October, and December through early January. Hotel prices are generally lower in August, when locals flee the sweltering heat and many restaurants close. Whenever your visit, be warned that those who procrastinate will be punished with less-than-desirable locations and/or price tags.
It's wise to consult hotel Web sites for possible discou…
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Posted by Bea on May 14, 2008 at 5:35am —
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More from cnn.com. It's a useful site!
Scoring bargain accommodations in Rome can be as tricky as deciphering ancient ruins. But you're in luck: We've done the homework and unearthed nine charming, affordable hotels.
ALBERGO DEL SOLE AL BISCIONE
'Hood: Between Campo de' Fiori and the Pantheon, in arguably the best part of old Rome for wandering and people-watching. Locals take their weekend passeggiata through these busy streets.
First impression: One of Rome's oldest working hotels -- built…
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Posted by Bea on May 14, 2008 at 5:34am —
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From cnn.com. Useful for those who have cars!
With gas prices hitting record levels, the traditional family road trip has become a source of dread. It now costs some serious money to drive a few hundred miles.
But there are some things you can do to cut the cost and still arrive with your sanity intact and your armpits dry.
Pick the right tool for the job: If you have more than one car to choose from, don't just try to squeeze everyone into the one - or two - that go the furthest on a gallon…
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Posted by Bea on May 7, 2008 at 1:00pm —
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Found this helpful post on http://travelnooks.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/5-riskiest-travel-places/
It’s no secret that the world isn’t a safe place. Not every place is as safe as a strongbox, and you can’t feel secure in certain places as when you’re staying at a fancy resort. Even if there is danger, some people still love to explore and are rewarded, while some are easily frightened. So, what kinds of countries do you definitely need to avoid if you want to be sure to come home with your belon…
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Posted by Bea on April 30, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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Also found this on CNN! Quite handy!
Hard as it may be for anyone under 30 to imagine, there was a time when people used to shoot eight-millimeter films while on vacation and then show them to friends and family gathered around a projector in the living room. Nowadays, capturing video is far easier (whether you use a video camera, a digital still camera with video capability or even a cell phone), as is the sharing: YouTube has proved that millions of folks have learned to upload video to a co…
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Posted by Bea on April 23, 2008 at 4:27pm —
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Found this on cnn.com!
You'll never meet a traveler who, after five trips, brags, "Every year I pack heavier." The measure of a good traveler is how light he or she travels. You can't travel heavy, happy and cheap. Pick two.
Too much luggage and camera gear marks you as a typical tourist. It throws up a wall between you and the grizzled Spanish fisherman mending his net. Serendipity suffers. Changing locations becomes a major operation. Con artists figure you're helpless and move in. With one…
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Posted by Bea on April 23, 2008 at 4:22pm —
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A bit of humor from http://lifestylescribe.wordpress.com/.
Going places is nice, but all good sides have a downside. We all know the drill: part of having a good time is having a downtime. So, without further ado, here are the 3 things about traveling I can live without.
1. Jet Lag – I’m sure everyone knows this. You step out of a plane, ten time zones away, it’s really bright out, but you feel like lying down and sleeping! Jet lag is caused by your body not being used to the day and night c…
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Posted by Bea on April 15, 2008 at 4:11pm —
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I found these tips here: http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/tips.htm. Really useful!
Fake Wallet
When traveling in Europe it is always a good idea to pick up an inexpensive wallet before you leave, fill it with old crap like library cards, fake money, old gift cards, stuff like that. It can be used as a decoy when being mugged. Also, never bring out your real wallet when buying stuff from vendors. (You do not know who could be watching!)
Hidden Charges
Use of a credit card overseas does not a…
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Posted by Bea on April 15, 2008 at 10:59am —
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I'd like to share this blog post by
travelnooks, Top Five Comfiest Airlines. His advice on what airlines to take is great!
Being someone who travels a lot, I’ve had my share of bad planes. It’s not uncommon to step out of a long flight with your legs still half-asleep, praying to be stretched! People I know even say that a more expensive ticket is fine as long as the plane had enough legroom.
Another measure…
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Posted by Bea on April 10, 2008 at 2:15pm —
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This article is from
MSN Travel
With vacation and summer coming up, a lot of us might be thinking of going abroad. These are a set of safety precautions to remember, so we all stay healthy and well!
Traveling overseas exposes you to exotic environments, diverse climates and unique food — as well as health hazards. Here’s how to prevent them from ruining your trip.
By Doug Newcomb
Millions of people vacation outside…
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Posted by Bea on April 4, 2008 at 1:04pm —
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This post was from
travelnooks.
I wanted to share it with you as the things he mentions are pretty useful. we can all consider them tips too!
Do you have personal items that must get on the plane with you every time you travel? They don’t even have to be practical, just something that may be a necessity only to you. This is my personal list of I can never get on the plane without:
1. Chapstick- Everytime I travel, my lips suffer terribly! They ge…
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Posted by Bea on April 4, 2008 at 12:59pm —
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Travellerspoint (http://www.travellerspoint.com/packing-tips.cfm) have compiled these great tips for packing! We can all learn from these!
We have compiled a great deal of packing tips after years of travelling and together with some members suggestions, we thought we should share them with other travellers setting out.
1. Security and Keeping Details Safe
Scan your passport, passport photos and paper tickets (if not the e type) in. Store this (in an email for e.g.) in your web based e…
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Posted by Bea on March 31, 2008 at 2:17pm —
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I got this off the U.S. department of State's official Website (http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html)
I think it would do us all good to keep these tips in mind!
Here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer:
* Register so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: Register your travel plans with the State Department through a free online service at https://travelregistration.state.gov. This will help us contact you if there is a family em…
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Posted by Bea on March 31, 2008 at 2:05pm —
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Traveling with children is always tricky. Here are 10 great tips that I came across in http://realtravel.com/the_world-journals-j4881539.html
I thought I'd try to relate my hints and tips for travelling around the world with young children. It's a hard one to do, I can only go on my experiences with a 2 year old and a "under 6 month" old. I put "under 6 month" as when we started our baby Lloyd was 7 weeks old, and when we returned home he was over 5 months!
So here goes:
10) Travel light
Wh…
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Posted by Bea on March 27, 2008 at 1:09pm —
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I got this article over at http://www.eturbonews.com/1886/myths-facts-and-advice-how-snag-supercheap-se, I thought it would all be a little helpful for us :)
You: "Hi. My name is Joe."
Crowd: "Hi, Joe!"
You: "I am an online airfare addict. It has been four hours and 22 minutes since my last travel Web site visit."
Admit it -- you, me, everyone is obsessed with finding that most elusive of deals: incredibly cheap airfare for our very next trip.
And that's no surprise. Clearly, we are a deal-…
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Posted by Bea on March 27, 2008 at 12:36pm —
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DISCLAIMER: I stumbled on this post on http://www.womentraveltips.com/tips1.shtml. I thought it would be good to share it with all of you here!:)
Safety Tips for Women
Make smart choices and use your common sense. Don't be paranoid, but be aware that bad things do happen, and protect yourself.
Trust your instincts. They are well-honed from living in the USA. If you feel something is off, wrong, strange - get out, move on, flee, scream, whatever is appropriate. Do it quickly.
Body language: ke…
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Posted by Bea on March 17, 2008 at 1:26pm —
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Last month, San Francisco Chronicle travel editor John Flinn wrote a great column called "Idle thoughts on street food, postcards, diets and bribery", which collected random bits of savvy travel observations and advice. Here are my ten favorite:
* When you're on a lean budget, one step up from rock-bottom is always worth it. Five dollars is often all it takes to upgrade from squalid to tolerable. It's the difference between sweaty torpor and air conditioning in a Marrakesh hotel room, be…
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