The Dominican Republic has made headlines recently, and not in a good way. The Caribbean country — which draws in over 2 million visitors from the U.S. each year, making it one of the biggest tourist markets in the region — has experienced an alarming trend in the past year: 10 Americans have died while on vacation here in the past year.
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Hitting the road after retirement, whether by vehicle or plane, train, or cruise ship, is the goal of many people contemplating a work-free future.
Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise.
Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on comfortable accommodations and decent flight times. In fact, savvy travelers already know how to maximize their travel budget and take advantage of low prices on travel packages, airline tickets, and other travel-related expenses. Planning ahead will usually give you the upper hand when it comes to playing the vacation-booking game, and there are several tricks and tactics you can use to slash those costs even further. Whether you’re dreaming of a trip to the Bahamas or looking to book an overseas adventure, make sure you’re aware of all of the different deals, discounts, and specials available to your destination of choice. The world has so many precious and beautiful gems to see that it would take an entire lifetime just to glimpse them. Touristic companies made our lives much easier by giving us countless opportunities from which to choose. But visiting a place is not only about going in museums and buying souvenirs. There are many tourists that like going on the streets of the city they visit in order to see the true atmosphere of the place.
Things You Want to Bring on a Cruise But Shouldn't & Our Suggestions of What to Pack Instead
Cruise lines do all they can to make sure each ship feels like your home away from home when you set sail. In spite of that, many a cruiser has yearned for extra creature comforts -- a kite to fly over the side of the ship, an iron to keep clothes looking spiffy or simply a bottle of a favorite brand of alcohol. But, whether they're banned by cruise line officials for safety reasons or banned by expert cruisers for practical ones, think twice about bringing the following items onboard. Read on for our list of what not to bring on a cruise. New 3D scanners coming to airports across the country will allow travelers to keep laptops, liquids and other materials in their carry-on bags for inspection.
The Transportation Security Administration will deploy 300 new machines at airports nationwide, beginning this summer. The roll-out will continue into next year. We all want the best experience as we cruise through the Caribbean on our favorite cruise line. Those who know me well, know that I love authentic experiences when I travel. Because of that, I try my best to avoid tourist traps.
We already have a previously written post on embarkation day tips, but here we will just talk about when you should try to get on the ship and the best times to board to avoid long waits in line.
Whether you have taken a cruise or not, you no doubt have been hearing a lot about this style of travel in the past decade. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years because it appeals to many people who like what a cruise voyage has to offer.
There is an odd tradition for some who cruise a lot. They find a comfy spot on the pool deck about the time the ship is set to leave port. And then … they watch. It happens almost every cruise. “Pier runners” start emerging from the distance as they run as fast as they can, trying to get back on the ship before the gangway is hauled in.
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