Helpful Tips for Planning Your Next Vacation Plan ahead! * The sooner that you decide where you want to go on vacation, the more likely you are to realize your best deals. Visit travel-oriented websites like Frommers, Fodors, Lonely Planet and Rick Steves among others to get solid ideas of where you would like to travel. Once that has been established, start looking for airfare and hotel deals to the destination. * Consider the possibility of getting a package deal which consists of air, ... continue reading...
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The Newbie’s Guide to Booking Accommodations -Part 2
Today we are continuing with the second installment of our three-part series that breaks down the choices one has in booking accommodations for vacations or holidays. We will now look at mid-range options for those travelers who want a little more comfort than hostels can provide but at a more reasonable price than hotels. If you think you are up to the task, I would recommend trying Priceline when booking accommodations because it allows you the chance to place bids on the price of a hotel ... continue reading...
How to Propagate Hydrangeas
6 Easy Steps to Propagate Hydrangeas I used to hate hydrangeas. And roses. But, let's stick with hydrangeas for now because I hated them for the same reason. My mother had so many that I became immune to their beauty. They shared equal billing with kudzu and weeds, something else that we had a lot of. Like many kids, I hadn't yet developed an appreciation for all that they were. Luckily, I grew out of my aversion to them and now welcome them gladly into my life and more specifically, my ... continue reading...
My English Cottage Garden Redux
My English Cottage Garden Redux Have you ever had a vision of creating something fantastic and the final outcome only registered a "blah"? That's precisely what happened when I bought my house in 2001. I had just sold my townhouse because I had a dream of living in at least my version of an English Cottage Garden oasis and 300 square feet of outdoor space wasn't going to cut it. I needed something larger, something that would allow me to realize my vision of what a garden that was situated ... continue reading...
The Newbie’s Guide to Cruising, Part 3 | Cruising Checklist
Now that you've actually booked your cruise, it's important to make sure that you take care of a few things before leaving. Here's a handy cruising checklist to assure that you will be ready before the ship leaves: Check with your medical and renter’s/homeowners insurance to see if you and your belongings are covered by your current policies when traveling abroad. Check with your cell phone carrier for international rates; beware of exorbitant roaming charges. Notify your ... continue reading...
