Five Ways to Make Your Next Flight Romantic

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by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

Think airline flights are just a way to get from point A to point B? Think again. With some creative pre-trip planning and the willingness to look for romantic opportunities all around you, airline travel can get your next trip off to a loving start. Here are some tips to turn your next flight into a romantic getaway:

1. At the airport, kiss every time you pass a gate where a plane is boarding. Pretend one of you is leaving and give each other a passionate kiss — then move on to the next gate and start all over.

2. Give your lover a mini-massage during the flight. A hand massage can alleviate stress and relax your partner; a foot massage can help feet swollen by long flights.

3. Can’t get airline seats together? Pass love notes.

4. Play a card game onboard–with some sexy stakes so you both come out winners (and have something to look forward to at the end of the flight!)

5. Hire a limousine to pick you up at the airport.

Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also edit Lovetripper.com Romantic Travel Magazine, an online publication featuring worldwide destinations.

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Couch Surfing is the True Budget Travel: Always Free

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By Kathy Steinemann

Free – no cost – kostenlos – gratis – no charge. These words or phrases are never what you expect to see when it comes to accommodation (especially in a foreign country). Guess what! It’s no typo. This article describes how to get FREE lodging.

The Couchsurfing Concept

Couchsurfing is a great way to meet new people, make lasting friendships, and see the world on a shoestring budget. You travel and stay on the couches of benevolent strangers who do not charge a fee. In fact, the sleeping accommodations can range from sleeping bags on the floor to an actual guestroom.

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5 Ways to Make Any Restaurant Meal Romantic

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by Paris Permenter & John Bigley, editors of Lovetripper.com

Is “romantic meal” synonymous with “Valentine’s Day” or “expensive” in your book? Think again! Any meal can turn into a romantic outing, whether you’re out for a night of fast food, visiting your favorite local eatery, or enjoying a meal on a romantic vacation.

Here are some tips to turn your next restaurant meal into a romantic escape, regardless of your budget:

 

*Play footsies through the meal.

*Share a dessert–with one fork.

*Spend the whole meal only talking about what you like about each other.

*Toast each other, recalling the best part of the day.

*Ask for champagne flutes or wine glasses — for your iced tea or soft drinks.

Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also editLovetripper.com Romantic Travel Magazine an online publication featuring worldwide destinations.

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Solo Travel: How to Safely Hire a Taxi in a Strange City

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By Kathy Steinemann

Solo travel presents a few unique challenges. Here is some information for the person who prefers to travel alone. Many of the tips also provide good general knowledge for anyone else in a strange city trying to hire a cab.

Finding a taxi should involve more than hailing a vehicle, throwing your luggage in the trunk, and climbing in the back seat. Here are some guidelines that will help keep you safe, especially if you are traveling alone.

• Before leaving for your trip, print out route maps from airport to hotel and any other side-trips you plan to take. If you are aware of the directions, you are less likely to be cheated by a driver who goes way off course to increase the fare.
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Staying at a Hostel Isn’t for Everyone

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By Kathy Steinemann

The main reason most people stay at a hostel is limited financial resources. To put it another way, hostels are inexpensive. OK – let’s just say it. Hostels are cheap!

The main reason most people stay at a hostel is limited financial resources. To put it another way, hostels are inexpensive. OK – let’s just say it. Hostels are cheap!

If you’re on a small budget, you won’t have a lot of cash for taxis. Make sure that any hostel you choose is close to downtown and/or interesting tourist attractions.

Don’t expect Jacuzzi tubs, private bathrooms, or chocolates on the pillows. The budget rates are generally accompanied by sparse accommodations with multiple beds per room. Many of the guests will be students or backpackers – which may mean late hours, partying, and loud music. (Many hostels prohibit these activities – check to be sure.)

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How to Book Air Tickets at Cheap Fares

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With plethora of travel companies providing airline tickets and each claiming to offer cheap airfare, it becomes difficult to find out the best deal. Many a times, even regular travelers get attracted by the discount airfare deals offered online and pay a higher price. Therefore, it becomes necessary, especially for the budget backpackers, to do a bit of online research and plan their trips in advance to save a considerable amount on their air travel.

Avoid Last Minute Travel: Air ticket prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches. Therefore, last minute travel deals are usually expensive. It is always advised to book air tickets at least 3 weeks in advance. And if you have plans to travel during high tourist season, try get buy your tickets 3 months in advance.  Last minute travel deals are reasonable when number of passengers traveling on that flight are too less and airlines prefer to earn less profit rather than flying vacant.

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Is Adult Sunscreen and Sunscreen for Kids the Same?

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By Kathy Steinemann

Travel involves sun exposure. Many people like to spend considerable time outdoors while they are on vacation. You are probably aware that excessive sun exposure can cause skin aging and cancer. Over-exposure for children is even more devastating.

Travel involves sun exposure – no matter what the season. Many people like to spend considerable time outdoors while they are on vacation.

You are probably aware that excessive sun exposure can cause skin aging and cancer. Over-exposure for children is even more devastating.

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It is not Impossible to Keep Fit While you Travel: Proof

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By Kathy Steinemann

We often plan our vacations to take advantage of every sightseeing opportunity – with no time for relaxation. Although it may seem impossible to maintain an exercise routine amid all the commotion, it can be done. Read on for some easy exercise tips.

We often plan our vacations to take advantage of every sightseeing opportunity – with no scheduled time for relaxation. Although it may seem impossible to maintain an exercise routine amid all the commotion and stress, it can be done. Read on for some easy exercises and fitness tips.

Plan a Few Physical Activities as Part of Your Vacation

Be sure to consider all the sightseeing and activities in or near your travel destination. Are bike rentals available? Is there a beach nearby? What about walking tours? Anything that involves walking, swimming, hiking, climbing, biking, or horseback riding will help to maintain your fitness level.

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Five Ways to Enjoy a Romantic Getaway On A Budget

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Photos and article by Paris Permenter & John Bigley

Think that a romantic getaway is synonymous with a fairytale budget? Think again. The romance you get out of a trip is based on the romance you put in the trip, an investment far more important than money. Here are some tips for arranging a romantic getaway when your heart is far more full than your pocketbook:

*On a time or money budget? Take a mini-vacation in your hometown. Call your chamber of commerce or convention and visitors bureau and get a visitors guide. Find one place where the two of you have never been. Dine at a restaurant you’ve never visited or have a picnic in a park you’ve never stopped to enjoy before.

*Picnic on your vacation to save money. Create a five-star atmosphere with a basket of cheese and crackers and a bottle of wine.

*Staying at an inexpensive motel? Send your partner to the ice machine then do your own turndown service. Turn back the covers, put chocolates on the pillows, and light some candles.

*Can’t afford a getaway? Create your own at home. Pick a destination and live there for a night. Serve French food and French wine. Have a fiesta with margaritas and Mexican food. Learn a few words of the local language. Get a CD of local music or rent a movie shot on site.

*Want to make your lover feel first class–when you’re riding in coach? Before your trip, pack a special bag of first class treats–expensive chocolates, cashews, almonds–then order some wine or your favorite drink. Bring along two colorful napkins or placemats. Enjoy a romantic picnic at 30,000 feet.

Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also edit Lovetripper.com Romantic Travel Magazine, an online publication featuring worldwide destinations.

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Seven Practical Travel Gadgets for Your Next Road Trip

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By Kathy Steinemann

Do you like to travel by car? Are you annoyed because your electronic gadgets aren’t travel-friendly? Do you need a way to heat your baby’s bottle between stops? Are you always running out of rechargeable batteries? Help is here – read these tips!

This article provides information about a few gadgets that are extremely useful and practical while you travel by car. Following the descriptions of these gadgets are Internet searches that you can use to find them in your favorite search engines.

1. Universal USB Charger

Do you own an MP3 player, iPod, or other electronic device that recharges in a computer USB port? Many companies now manufacture a unit that operates on household current, a cigarette lighter, or your vehicle’s power point. These devices have a small USB-compatible port. Simply plug the USB charging cable into your hardware, put the other end into the device, and you can recharge without a computer. Once you own a USB charger, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without it!

Internet search: universal USB car charger
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