The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a sleek fuel-efficient cross over vehicle that’s fun to drive. What’s new in the 2016 CX-5 ranges from exterior updates to interior upgrades and drive system enhancements. Although driving the Mazda 6 was sexy, crazy and cool I much rather being higher up on the road. Guess I’m just an […]
2016 Presidential Race Heats Up With Captain Obvious
It’s obvious that the 2016 Presidential Race is on every voting age American’s mind (most little kids could care less). What isn’t obvious is who will win this hot contest. At this point, it seems like it’s anybody’s race except that there’s one candidate hanging in the wings, watching, taking notes, and running for President, literally: […]
Travel Tips: Packing For Spring Break and Packing Lists
Spring is in the air which means that Spring Break travel is here. Thankfully the snow has melted for most of us. As we start packing for spring break, lists are void of bulky items such as winter socks, turtlenecks and long johns. Unless of course, you are traveling to the slopes for Spring Break. […]
The Shard London Tickets For Families Searching For Waldo
Visiting London with kids this Easter? The Shard London tickets for families searching for Waldo are currently on promotion. Who’s Waldo? Please tell me that you remember Waldo. He may have been hard to find when you were a child but he’s difficult to forget. It’s hard to believe that next year will be the 30th […]
Travel To Cuba Opens For Carnival Corporation’s Fathom
The doors for travel to Cuba are opening wider for Americans. On his historic trip, President Obama announced that American relations with Cuba will change, mentioning that the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba would be fully lifted. Political and economic developments remain to be seen. In the meantime, several American travel corporations are moving forward with […]
Black History Month: Bannekar-Douglass Museum Annapolis
History Is Every Day Black History month is one of my favorite months of the year. I don’t care to refer to it as just a month because history doesn’t start and end in 28 days. Some of us recognize it everyday as being a part of us, a part of our collective identity, an integral part […]
Spring 2016 Travel Accessories For The Savvy Traveler
This post originally appeared on the Victorinox Swiss Army Blog. The right travel accessories can make all the difference in preparing for a trip. With Spring break around the corner, most of us are sorting out final travel plans, arranging activities, organizing hotel stays and deciding which travel gear we’ll carry to make our journeys easier. […]
Why Airports Around the Country Are Preparing to Go Mobile
The following post about airports going mobile appeared on The Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog. It’s the hippest trend in airport fashion: going mobile via airport-specific apps or mobile-optimized websites. Already, many of the United States’ larger airports—including Dallas Fort Worth International, Des Moines International, Pittsburgh International, and San Francisco International—have begun providing travelers with mobile content via native apps […]
Virtual Reality Travel Comes To Carnival Corporation
Virtual reality travel will change the way people shop for vacations in the near future. Last year I “traveled” to British Columbia through an Oculus Rift experience. Oculus Rift is a system that completely emerges you into virtual worlds. This visual tour is unlike anything that the best travel photography or videography can experience. Virtual reality […]
12 Chain Hotels That Make You Feel Right at Home
Warm tones and Comfy Chairs This post about comfy chain hotels originally appeared on the Hipmunk Tailwind blog. The great thing about chain hotels is that they can feel welcome, no matter where you go. You can pick your favorite based on the service, the amenities and the restaurants, knowing that the same standards will […]