Jan 20th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Americans have never been ones to take long vacations. That's not exactly surprising - after all, the average employee only gets 14 days of paid time off each year. Still, the amount of time we spend on vacation has been dwindling over the years, and now our average vacation is just 3.8 days long.
Hopefully, you'll be able to take more than four painfully short days off in a row, but if ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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How To Get The Most Out Of A Short Vacation
Jan 20th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Americans have never been ones to take long vacations. That's not exactly surprising - after all, the average employee only gets 14 days of paid time off each year. Still, the amount of time we spend on vacation has been dwindling over the years, and now our average vacation is just 3.8 days long.
Hopefully, you'll be able to take more than four painfully short days off in a row, but if ...Magic Equation: How Much Vacation Can You Afford?
Nov 7th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Everyone dreams of the absolutely perfect vacation. A whole year away. Sampling amazing cuisines every night. Five-star hotels everywhere. Screw the cross-country bus, you'll take the bullet train!
All of that can be yours, at a cost, of course.
Planning a vacation is all about balancing variables. Think of it as a triangle between cost, time and luxury – you can have two, but never ...10 Pieces Of Travel Advice To Ignore
Sep 6th, 2012 at 9:00AM: As someone who has traveled solo to dozens of countries, I'm often given "helpful" advice from well-meaning friends and family. The problem is, much of this advice can actually hinder your trip experience. Think twice when you're given these common travel tips.
Don't Talk To Strangers
This is probably the most common piece of advice I receive before going on a trip, especially as I'm often ...How To Plan A Trip Without Making Plans
Aug 13th, 2012 at 4:00PM: After reading a title like that, you're probably wondering how such an oxymoron could be possible. If you've never traveled without a plan before, it is one of the greatest ways to take a vacation; however, even when going on a trip without an itinerary, there is still a bit of pre-departure research that is involved. Use this guide to help you successfully plan a trip without making plans.
Why ...Are Woody Allen Movies The New Trip Planner?
Jul 12th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Think movies are just a way to enjoy a night in with friends? Apparently, not. According to tourism boards in European cities that have been featured in Woody Allen films – such as "Match Point," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Midnight in Paris," and "To Rome With Love" – these films have boosted travel to these destinations. In fact, Adrian Wootton, the CEO of FilmLondon, says studies ...10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana
Dec 13th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
When I found cheap airfare from Istanbul to Ljubljana, I didn't find many other travelers who'd been there or even say for sure which country it's in. The tiny of country of Slovenia is slightly smaller than New Jersey and its capital city isn't known for much other than being difficult to spell and pronounce (say "lyoob-lyAH-nah"). After spending a few days there last month, I quickly fell ...Round the world trips for every budget
Dec 7th, 2011 at 5:00PM: For many people, booking a round the world trip is a distant fantasy, up there with "win a Grammy" and "marry Ryan Gosling". But as most seasoned travelers know, there isn't just one way to travel, and global adventures can be had at multiple budgets.
Our friends over at BootsnAll recently profiled 11 travel bloggers to uncover the real costs of round the world trips, getting them to spill the ...Knocked up abroad: international travel with a baby
Nov 15th, 2011 at 10:30AM: This is the third in Knocked Up Abroad's guide to traveling with a baby. Before you go, see tips on planning travel and flying with a baby.
So you've decided to travel abroad with your new family addition, well done! You've chosen the best baby-friendly destination, packed light, and even survived the long flight. Now that you're on the ground, possibly recovering from jet lag and hopefully ...Fortnighter launches, providing customized expert travel advice
Jun 2nd, 2011 at 1:30PM:
Ever wish you could have a travel magazine or guidebook written just for you, catering to your specific interests and full of up-to-date travel advice? The new travel website Fortnighter offers just that--customized itineraries written by professional travel writers.
How does it work?
Start with a destination, specify who you're traveling with (solo, as a couple, or with friends), and the ...25 newly-discovered travel destinations from Wanderfly.com
Apr 1st, 2011 at 12:30PM: If you've checked out Wanderfly, the new travel planning and booking service that suggests destinations and activities based on your interests, you know they've come up with some unique and untouristy destinations. Now they've gone beyond the beaten tourist track with 25 newly-discovered travel destinations. Why just see the Great Wall of China when you could see a whole city full of kittens in ...Ten things to know about your destination before you go
Nov 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: So you've chosen your vacation destination - booked the tickets, agonized over TripAdvisor to find a hotel, and bought the guidebooks or downloaded the apps. Whether you like to plan your itinerary in advance or play it by ear, there are a few things you should research in advance to make your arrival - and your trip - go smoothly.
From airport taxis to local laws to transit passes, what should ...Photo of the day (10.14.10)
Oct 14th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
For many of us, dreaming about travel and planning a trip is a favorite part of a travel process. Those early days of discovering a destination and imagining the delights it may hold, before the reality of long airport security lines, bad hotel rooms, and jet lag spoil the fun, are some of the sweetest. This photo by Flickr user Chris Maki titled "Wanderlust" recalls the immense possibilities ...Wanderfly.com beta invites for Gadling readers
Aug 31st, 2010 at 1:00PM:
We hate to break it to you, but there's only a week left in summer. Why not get a jump on planning your fall and winter travel? Wanderfly, the new travel-planning and booking site we reviewed earlier this month has just unveiled a spiffy new beta site and is offering free invites to check it out to the first 500 Gadling readers to sign up.
What's new and improved on the beta site?
- The ...Wanderfly.com travel-planning site launches in beta
Aug 4th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
A new travel-planning website and booking engine is launching this month in beta, and I was excited to give it a test run, having first heard about the site this spring at a EuroCheapo travel happy hour. Wanderfly.com is a "personalized recommendation engine" that takes your interests, budget, and even social network connections to give you inspiration and help you plan your next vacation. ...Budget Travel helps you plan a nonstop Caribbean getaway
Dec 18th, 2009 at 2:00PM: As the northern half of the US starts to get cold and skies turn grey with threats of snow, thoughts naturally begin to turn to weekend getaways to warmer climes. The Caribbean is calling, but when it takes two or more connections to get there from your city, it's hard to escape for a quick weekend warm-up.
If you don't know which islands can be reached in one flight from where you live, ...Plane Answers: What preparation does a pilot do prior to a flight?
Oct 12th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Welcome to Gadling's feature, Plane Answers, where our resident airline pilot, Kent Wien, answers your questions about everything from takeoff to touchdown and beyond. Have a question of your own? Ask away! John asks: Hey, I was wondering what pilots do before a flight. How much time before a flight do you need to be at the airport and other than flight planning and aircraft inspection, what do ...Plan your Great American Beer Festival experience online
Sep 18th, 2009 at 2:00PM: The Great American Beer Festival, one of the largest beer fests in the US, is just six days away. The three-day event known as the Olympics of beer is sold out, but if you are one of the lucky 50,000 or so who will be in attendance when it takes place in Denver next week, now is the time to plan your perfect GABF experience.
The GABF is more than just an excuse to drink beer (lots and lots of ...The days of forgetting your toothbrush are over!
Dec 19th, 2007 at 9:30AM: How many times have you left for a trip and thought: 'I know I'm forgetting something, but I have no clue what that is'? It happens to me ALL the time and I leave annoyed for not being able to remember -- if only I had made/kept that list! Forgetting my toothbrush, socks and phone charger, to leaving my room window open or the bathroom light on -- it has all happened, many times. So I jumped-up ...
