Would You Dare…to cross this Bridge?

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Would you dare to join the millions before you and cross  Capilano Bridge? Can you imagine how beautiful the views must be from this bridge – Capilano Suspension bridge in Vancouver, Canada is 450 feet long and 230 feet high and it hovers over the Capilano River. I can only imagine what a great place this would make for photography (I need a new camera). Learn more about this bridge and tourist attraction here

Sand Keeper

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So maybe you love the beach (okay I know I LOVE the beach to me there is something so amazing about being there) and yet your trying to recapture every vacation you go on. Well I came across this sand keep and I think this is one simple, cheap DIY anyone could do. All you need is a water bottle, vase and sand of course. Read more here

The All Inclusive Vacation

As school returns and summer comes to an end I thought this would be a good time to share with you some all-inclusive vacations for those of you who may not have vacationed this summer and perhaps take your vacations in the winter (it could be great during Thanksgiving or Christmas break for kids.)

Occidental Hotels

Club Med – both couples and family resorts

Sandals
Beaches

10 Budet Friendly Inclusive Vacations

Today’s posting is short and sweet since I know everyone is really busy with summer activities. Here is the list for 10 Budget All Inclusive Resorts. These include room, meals drinks (sodas  and alcohol) and even certain activities!

Beaches For Year Round Fun

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I love the beach no I REALLY LOVE THE BEACH! And so for those of you who think the beach is only a place for June, July and August I am here to debunk that myth and help you realize that its just about finding the right beach for the time of year. Read this article which discusses each month and which beach is best to visit and enjoy! As we continue through summer I hope this will give you some thought in case you weren’t able to travel this summer why not make your travel plans this winter to one of these amazing beaches?

Go Away – All About Travel

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Travel can be so complicated even more so now with the internet. Which site do you use (Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Kayak, Priceline, etc) or maybe you book directly with the hotel or airline’s website. Rules and regulations are constantly changing and so here is some advice:  

Go Away – All About Travel.

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The Ultimate Beach Bag

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I don’t know about you but I LOVE the beach, its one of the greatest things about summer, however sometimes packing for the beach often leads to forgetting something or taking too much time right in the morning (I want to get there like 5 minutes ago). So, here’s what I like to do I keep a Lands End tote (for those of you new to Truffles I use these totes for everything) packed and ready with all the essentials. Now whenever I get up and want to go to the beach my bag is packed and ready to go, but you could use the totes for many other ventures not just the beach. Below is what I like to keep in my bag – the Extra Large Zip Top Tote:

• Beach Towel (this one was obvious)
• Chemical Free Sunscreen
• Hand wipes / baby wipes (for removing sunscreen off the palms of my hands)
• Re-usable water bottle
  
• Sunglasses (I keep a cheap pair packed so that way I never forget them and if they get scratched or broken I’m not upset)
• All natural lip balm to keep my lips hydrated
  
• Hair ties in case its windy or I’m scuba diving
  
• Hat to keep sun off my face
• A wet / dry bag (I often put my swimsuit in here at the end of the day and change into my underwear/bra to wear under my clothes I wore to the beach)
• Goggles or Mask for underwater swimming
  
• I usually lock my purse in the trunk of my car and just keep a small zip bag inside my tote with some cash and my car keys
  

What 2 things do I not pack ahead of time?

My bathing suit because I wear this under my clothes to the beach and snacks which I make &  pack those that very morning.

What do you bring to the beach? Anything that’s not on my list?

50 Budget Travel Tips

Here is a great List of Budget Travel tips to help you save money, some of these you may already do, so hopefully this list will have a few ways for you to incorporate savings on future trips. I personally save money by often reserving my hotel in advance and paying for a non-refundable room which often gives me a 10% discount on the hotel room cost.

Another thing I do is book hotels with complementary breakfast included in the price e.g. Embassy Suites (I don’t order breakfast room service its often too expensive and very little variety is on the menu). Also consider making & packing snacks to keep on your airline carry on or handbag so you don’t have to pay for in flight snacks.

Please share in the comments what you do to save money when traveling.

Travel & Vacations for 2012

 

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Well, 2012 is here and marking the new year we’ve entered also marks what vacations we will take. Some will go away for short weekend getaways while others prefer an extended vacation. Some of us may travel for skiing in the winter or maybe a beautiful sandy beach this summer. Either way many of us will be traveling this year and I felt this was a good opportunity to share with you a few things to keep in mind.

I was reading an article on the 19 BEST TRAVEL SITES for 2012  (it lists the best ways to find the cheapest hotels, air fare, etc)

Also, maybe some of you are not sure where you want to go then check out this book

Where will traveling take you to in 2012?  If you are already planning a vacation post in the comments where your gonna we’d love to hear about it.

 

10 Best 2012 Value Destinations

As we enter holiday season and 2011 comes to an end, 2012 is right around the corner and here is some thought on where you might want to vacation to for 2012. These destinations will help stretch your budget farther during vacationing.

Also, if you recommend any places (hotels, sites, or attractions in these cities) please share them with us. Would you consider a vacation in 2012 to any of these destinations

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