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Packing Smart

Packing Smart

I’ve been known to pack the bare minimum when heading for the islands, by which I mean a swimsuit and sneakers. (I wear my flipflops on the plane, for easy security removal.)  But if you’re not so much of a minimalist, you know it’s easy to pack too much.  Here are some of my favorite tips, collected from experience and other sources over the years:
1. Start making a list of things to take a few weeks ahead of time, and keep it with you, so that you can update it whenever a thought strikes you. This is especially good for …read more

South on Alaska and Other Budget Travel Tips

South on Alaska and Other Budget Travel Tips

by © marcinkamil

Let’s say you’re a family of four or more, living on an annual income that equals the amount Paris Hilton usually blows on gum. Are your hopes and dreams of taking an island vacation dashed? Not necessarily.
Yes, with gas prices what they are, and inflation, and all of the other financial hubbub that’s making the news today, it’s easy to make assumptions about the ability of mere mortals to afford the journey. (But you know what happens when we assume, don’t you?) Here’s a collection of quick tips to keep you in the know about …read more


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