by Steve | Apr 22, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Recently, we traveled to Chicago for a long weekend. We stayed on the 18th floor of the Palmer House Hilton, a beautiful, historic hotel in the middle of the loop located just a block from Millennium Park and the Art Institute. This 25-story hotel is a great place to...
by Ann | Jan 10, 2017 | Cruising, Feature Holidays, Holidays, Tips & Tricks
Yes, it is possible to pack for a cruise at Christmas. I love giving people gifts. I truly enjoy picking out just the right things, wrapping them in color-coordinated paper, and tying them up with fancy bows and name tags. I couldn’t imagine Christmas morning...
by Ann | Nov 24, 2015 | Feature Tips & Tricks, Tips & Tricks
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel weeks in America, so whether you’re scrambling to pack a bag for a quick trip to grandma’s house, road-tripping to see the big game, or flying out on a weekend getaway to an exotic island (don’t we all wish),...
by Steve | Jun 23, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
We’ve all been there, next to the hotel pool, debating whether to jump in or not because we don’t know if our swimsuit will dry (it won’t) before we have to put it in the suitcase. Here’a a tip: Pack an extra bag … or eight. Whether we are...
by Steve | Dec 7, 2014 | Tips & Tricks
One of the most frustrating things that has happened to me is arriving at a hotel after a long day’s journey only to find that I forgot some essential toiletry item at home. Sure, I could run to the store, but it’s late, and cold, and I don’t really...
by Ann | Nov 19, 2014 | Feature Tips & Tricks, Tips & Tricks
I sometimes fret about my dirty shoes touching my clothing when I pack my suitcase. Typically, they are pretty clean when I leave for a trip, but sometimes get dirty during my stay. If I don’t have time to clean them, I usually put shoes in a plastic bag (like...