I had 35k American Airline frequent flyer miles burning a hole in my pocket (really, they were going to expire December 31) so I started looking around for a way to use them. I knew I wanted to go somewhere out of the country, but that few of miles won’t get you too far; they’re [...]
My business partner and co-author, Kristina, has her new blog up called Frugal n Fabulous. The premise of the site is to create a community to share tips on saving money and making extra money while not sacrificing a comfortable lifestyle.
In other news, our travel business has a new look, Via Via Travel, is [...]
I get e-mails often from people wanting to know how to travel around the Caribbean. In the past, there really hasn’t been an easy and economical way to travel from island to island-until now!
I just read a New York Times article that easyCruise now has a cruising itinerary for those looking for [...]
So, all this talk about the Caribbean on my blog has made me miss the Caribbean. In light of that fact, I have decided to move back to the Caribbean. The Caribbean is home to me, like Texas, and I miss it so much. So starting December 1, this blog, my podcast, [...]
****One Girl’s Travel Essentials****
-Ear Plugs: Even if you do not normally use them, a seat near the engine or a crying baby will make you glad you had them.
-Eye Mask: This can block out a bright movie screen and let you have a good night’s rest. Also can come in handy in your hotel.
-Flannel Pillow [...]
I’ve made a list of the major islands of the Caribbean. Keeping the islands straight can be a bit confusing.
AnguillaAntigua and BarbudaArubaBahamasBarbadosBermudaBritish Virgin Islands (BVI-Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Anegada)Cayman IslandsCubaCuracaoDominica (not the same as the Dominican Republic)Dominican Republic (on the island of Hispanola)GrenadaGuadeloupeHaiti (on the island of Hispanola)HondurasJamaicaMartiniquePuerto RicoSaint Kitts [...]
Finally, I’m going to Costa Rica! I’m leaving on Oct 30 and coming back November 11. Well, I’ve had these frequent flyer miles that I need to use forever before they expire and I have decided to redeem them for a flight to Costa Rica on American Airlines. My flight in total [...]
Episode #1 (12 mins)One girl, her backpack and a passion for travel is a brief introduction to the podcast and the host. The podcast will discuss travel for those who want to live the lifestyle of a traveler and not a tourist.