I like to plan a trip in advance. If you read my post about dining on vacation, you know that I don't like to leave that to chance. Here are some other things that I like to do prior to a trip. Carry-on luggage only - Ask yourself this question: do I really need to check a bag? The truth is that sometimes you have no choice. If you're going on a golfing or ski trip, it's unavoidable. If you're going somewhere that the weather is extreme in different directions, ok: check a b

The Isle of Capri in Italy has a well-earned reputation as a globetrotters' haven. This distinction was primarily acquired in the 1940s through the 1960s when travel was mostly enjoyed by the well-heeled. Today, celebrities still visit the island but they usually don't disembark their yachts until after the last group tour leaves the island at 6 PM. There's no doubt that Capri is a special place and perhaps even, a once in a lifetime visit but it is approachable if you plan

When you go on a holiday, many people overlook where they will dine. To me, this is a beginner’s mistake. Would you eat bad or mediocre food at home? Gosh, I would hope not. I don’t care if you’re a “foodie” or someone who wants to eat as cheaply as possible, there are choices for you to eat well across the dining spectrum. A little planning will also make sure that you don’t go broke while on holiday. In this short post, I’d like to tell you how I prepare for a trip and why

London is one of our very favorite cities to visit. In the 80's, I lived there for two years and had the time of my life. I knew the city inside and out. It was then that I discovered London's Grenadier Pub. That's not an easy feat in and of itself as it's well hidden among the Mews of the Belgravia section of London. You can spend hours looking for it. Once you do find it though, you will go back again and again. Lore has it that the pub once was an officer's mess hall and d