Air Canada – The Best Overseas Choice?

admin February 10, 2012
[0] comments

I’ve never been shy about my preference for Canada’s other national carrier but when it comes to overseas flights, I’ve got to admit that Air Canada wins hands down. Pending strike action notwithstanding, if you’re planning a journey to England …

read more
There are no comments, click here be the first one!

How to Avoid Cruise Ship Port Days

admin January 31, 2012
[0] comments

Souvenir shopping with a ship’s worth of other tourists will never result in a good deal or a fun vacation experience. On cruise ship days, souvenir prices will double, line ups for local restaurants will be lengthy, and tourist attractions  will …

read more
There are no comments, click here be the first one!

Top 5 Ways to Avoid Snow Delays

admin January 20, 2012
[0] comments
http://thefrugaltravelers.com/travelblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/TurksCaicos-2010-013-150x150.jpg

‘Tis the season to get out of the snow and into the sun…but everything’s only fine until you wake up to 2″ or more of snow and ice. Admittedly, this wouldn’t be a problem in the rest of Canada where …

read more
There are no comments, click here be the first one!

Passports Required in the DR

admin January 6, 2012
[0] comments

Dominican Republic authorities have just announced that passports will be required for travel as of April 30, 2012. Does this mean you have to have a passport if you’re returning after April 30th? Unknown. Perhaps the more compelling question is …

read more
There are no comments, click here be the first one!

Win a $100 Gift Card of Your Choice!

admin January 5, 2012
[0] comments
http://thefrugaltravelers.com/travelblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ZoetryBed-224x300.jpg

Let’s just take a look at your average day: Get up in the dark. Drive to work. Get stuck in traffic. Sit in your office thinking it’s time to go home but it’s really only 11am – it’s just so …

read more
 

Boxing Week Travel Specials

admin December 30, 2011
[0] comments
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Jack_Lord_Hawaii_Five-O_title_220px.png

My version of Boxing Week specials is going to somewhat mirror the approach they’ve taken in Alberta – the deals are going to keep on coming right through ’til the end of January! To kick it all off, we’re having …

read more
 

Christmas Travel Delays Around the World

admin December 22, 2011
[0] comments
http://thefrugaltravelers.com/travelblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/airportstrike-150x150.jpg

If you’re traveling or expecting International guests for the holidays, you may experience some delays due to job action and bad weather around the globe. PERU (Lima) when:  Dec 22-25 what:  Air traffic controllers strike impact: Expect delays and flight …

read more
 

Christmas Shopping Around the Caribbean

admin December 20, 2011
[0] comments
http://thefrugaltravelers.com/travelblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AUA_PalmBeach3-300x225.jpg

Either the economy’s booming or everyone’s as late doing their Christmas shopping as I am. The shops are a nightmare and finding anything unique or thoughtful is an idea long since discarded. Next year, I’m thinking a well-timed Caribbean cruise …

read more
 

Mini Bar Magic: How to Get More Free Drinks!

admin December 14, 2011
[1] comment

Having a mini-bar in your resort hotel room is great, whether you just want a cold bottle of water in the middle of the night or a frosty beer to kick off your holiday once you’ve unpacked. Most all-inclusive resorts …

read more
 

How to Be a SuperModel in Mexico

admin December 8, 2011
[0] comments
http://thefrugaltravelers.com/travelblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ChristineTurner1-200x300.jpg

If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I’ve stayed in tons of resorts over the years. Fourteen in the past twelve months, in fact.  Of all of those, I can honestly say that …

read more