Shane's Travels

How To Find A Cheap Hotel Close To You

Skippy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:08:50 +0000

If you are ever roadtrippin across the country chances are you haven’t booked a hotel room up ahead, you just plan on winging it. A good tip for finding a very reasonably priced hotel is to look for a stadium or venue just off the interstate. Chances are that the stadiums are not in the main “hotel row” of a town but a little more secluded. The little known secret is that most of these venues are not used as much during the summer (especially weekdays).

Hotels know that people are willing to pull off the interstate in hotel row willing to look for a place to stay but the hotels just a little further up the road or in town by a stadium don’t see much traffic. Look for these stadium sign on the interstate and follow them. I can promise you that hotels near the Fargodome in summer are usually pretty empty compared to those in hotel row. For the one or two days a week these facilities get used they sit empty and open for all traffic. Stroll into the closest hotel and negotiate a reduced rate if the parking lot looks empty.

Remember to take a minute to figure out where most people will be staying and go to the other end of town. Hotels by venues are usually nice with plenty of restaurants nearby and as long as their isn’t a concert you’ll find some great prices. Nothing helps you sleep better than saving money.

Luxury Cruise Ship Travels I Love

Skippy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:55:54 +0000

Spending your vacation at Caribbean cruise is sure to brighten up your day, but where do you start? To begin with, you can find a lot of information about cruises on the Internet, and you will never find it hard to locate them. As with all businesses, cruise companies find ways to generate profits given the recession we have at the present. Now, to attract customers, what these companies do is offer last minute discount cruises, and we all love discounts, right?
A lot of great deals can be found online that you will have a hard time picking out. Consider the destinations and ports of call, and select which Caribbean places you want to sail in. Be sure to carefully decide on everything prior to making a reservation.
Celebrity Cruise Line is very famous and they do offer Caribbean cruise promotions every now and then. The most recent deal they had was a 5-day tour at the Caribbean for only $295 per passenger. As always, Celebrity Cruise will never fail to give you total excitement, enjoyable activities and great food. Tediousness is always out of the question here.
Carnival Valor also caters to people who want to experience sailing at the Caribbean. Their most recent deal was a 7-day Caribbean cruise via Cozumel, with Miami as its departing harbor. The cruise boasts of their delightful food, stateroom and pure entertainment. Always worth your money!
Norwegian Jewel is another luxury liner which recently offered a 7-day Caribbean cruise from Miami. Two of the cruise liner’s ports of call were Costa Maya and Bay Islands, thus making the trip more exciting. Just like the others, the promotion includes food, accommodation and lots of activities for just $369 as the starting price.
As mentioned, it is always best to browse the Internet once in a while so as not to miss out on any great Caribbean cruise deals.

Cruise Shipe Luxuries That I Discovered

Skippy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:37 +0000

Cruising is something that anyone can enjoy and appreciate. Whether you are alone or with friends or spouse, nothing beats the marvelous experience you will get as you sail to places that are far away from where you usually are. The only downside here is as soon as you are aboard the ship, there is no turning back. You cannot change your destination, which basically means that you have no choice, but to go with the flow.
Cruise ship ratings are very useful in such a way that it gives you countless information about the kind of cruise that you made reservations with and its quality. Of course, cruise companies will never publicize any bad experiences their previous customers had, so doing your homework is very much important before making a final decision.
There are travel agencies which mainly focus on cruise trips, and they can be helpful in terms of selecting the cruise company which you think will meet your vacation needs. They typically have a chart or table which distinguishes the various amenities along with their corresponding rates.
On the other hand, online travel agencies present a more comprehensive information about cruises, particularly the well-known ones. In addition, the info that they provide includes the quality of every cruise line based on personal experiences, thus making it extremely helpful and worth looking into.
Lastly, message boards can also help. You will find customers sharing their experiences with a specific cruise line. More often than not, people make comments because they are complaining, although there are still few who post just to share their good experiences. Now, what you can do is study all customer feedback as well as the details you have gathered from travel agencies to be able to come up with a decision you will never regret at the end of the day.

Travel Tips For My Disabled Friends

Skippy — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:50:13 +0000

Disabled travelers can still avail of the best travel discounts provided that they take a little time to do some research online. Here are some wonderful ideas to make things much easier for them and make their trip more enjoyable.
A lot of budget properties do offer great access and this is something that disabled travelers can fully take advantage of. One can find a lot of these online.
Home exchange will cost disabled travelers nothing in terms of accommodation. That’s right! However, nearly all services of this kind do not particularly make a list of homes that are accessible. To get more info, check out Independent Living in Stockholm’s message board; it has full of available home exchange selections.
If traveling to the U.S., go for a hotel which provides airport transportation at no cost. The Americans with Disabilities Act states that in case a particular hotel provides a shuttle service for free, then they should likewise give accessible transfers without charge.
A lot of college campuses have excellent museums that provide free admission. Again, majority are wheelchair-accessible as they are situated on campus.
MP3 and mobile phone tours are what disabled travelers should also take advantage of. Tours like this can be obtained at a traveler’s convenience and almost all of them include downtown areas which are basically within reach.
Cruising is ideal for disabled travelers as they are wheelchair-accessible, too. Gather some friends and make a reservation as one group to get a discount.
Hostels are way cheaper than hotels, not to mention that majority of them are wheelchair-accessible. Some also offer private rooms.
For another cheap lodging, why not consider YMCA? Almost all of them have weight rooms, pools and great access.
Majority of well-known museums are wheelchair-accessible and offer free-day specials weekly or monthly. It would be best to visit their website for further information regarding the free-day specials and of course, travelers should make adjustments with their schedule if they want it free.
Disabled travelers can enjoy the wonderful outdoors with the use of America the Beautiful Access Pass provided by National Park Service. The pass can be used anytime and is free of charge.
A lot of factories have cheap or free tours that include freebies and several product samples.