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Pet-Friendly Hotels

Finding and Reserving Pet-Friendly Hotels

Since the pandemic began in 2020, travelers are spending more vacation time domestically and less time traveling abroad. As a result, travelers are also choosing to take their pets with them on vacation. Unfortunately, this has cause strife for many travelers as not every hotel accepts pets. Doing a bit of prep work before jumping in the car for that road trip can help avoid headaches and help toward a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

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Free things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada

Here’s a list of 10 free things to do in Las Vegas. Whether you are on a tight budget, frugal, or down on your luck, there are plenty of things to do in Las Vegas that won’t cost you a dime. After several trips to Vegas, we’ve weeded out those things that are gimmicky and only include the best things that are actually worth your time.

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Cheapest Way From Delhi International Airport (India) to Central Delhi

The distance between the central part of Delhi that is Central Delhi (Paharganj) and the Delhi airport Indira Gandhi International Airport is 18 kilometers. There is a range of options to travel from the airport to Paharganj like metro, bus, taxi, Uber, and renting a car etc. But, what is the cheapest, quickest and the most comfortable way to travel from the airport to Paharganj? Different options are discussed in detail with travel time and cost factor in mind.

Priceline Bidding on Waikiki

Priceline Hotels in Waikiki and Oahu, Hawaii

Priceline offers several dozen hotels in Waikiki and throughout the Hawaiian island of Oahu. For a complete list of Priceline hotels in Oaha, visit the Waikiki and Oahu hotel list. In this article, I take a closer look at some of the more popular hotels in Hawaii that show up on Priceline, and in particular, the resort and vacation areas of Waikiki and other popular destinations. Use this list for better bidding on Priceline hotels in Hawaii.

Waikiki Marina Priceline Bidding Zone: I generally recommend people avoid this zone if they can. It’s simply too risky because there are many hotels here that are too far away from the beach.

Ala Moana Hotel: This hotel is situated in a weird location. It’s neither close to Waikiki Beach nor Ala Moana Beach. The hotel rooms are nice enough but if you’re wanting to be close to the beach, avoid this help by not bidding on a 3 1/2 star hotel on Priceline in the Marina zone.

FastPass Entrance at Walt Disney World

Getting FastPass Tickets 60 Days In Advance

Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) can get FastPass tickets 60 days in advance of their visit. This is a significant advantage over those not staying “onsite”. There is a loophole that actually allows guests not staying at the resort to get FastPasses a full 60 days in advance of their visit. The method involves booking accommodations at the WDW resort, getting FastPasses 60 days in advance, then canceling the hotel stay.

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Disney World Money Saving Tips

Staying on the Walt Disney World Resort vs Off-Site: This is probably the first decision any traveller needs to make when planning their trip to Disney World. There are many benefits to staying on-site (which I don’t go into) and the truth is, it’s hard to put a dollar value to them. Ignoring intangible benefits, I calculated the cost of staying in WDW versus staying at a hotel nearby. My results were consistent with what most travel books (including my favorite, the Unofficial Guide) say: You’re paying a premium for staying in Disney, even after you factor in the cost of renting a car (which is recommended if you’re staying off site), Disney dining plans and discounts, vacation packages, and other variables. The results were so lopsided that we simply couldn’t justify the extra expense of staying in WDW. Off site is cheaper, hands down.

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Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel Review

Circus Circus Las Vegas hotel review and history. Circus Circus is a good option for families traveling on a budget with kids. Circus Circus has decent attractions for kids, low stake tables, and okay rooms.

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Carnival Cruise Fun Times 2018

Photos of the fun times from Carnival Sunshine’s cruise of the Eastern Caribbean in 2018.

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Beyond the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

In preparation for an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, I soon discovered one of my favorite travel sites: DisBoards.com, a Disney discussion community full of great tips, resources, and a group of friendly die-hard Disney fans sharing their exeriences and advice. In fact, I’m became of them. The folks here commonly recommend the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as the de facto guide book to WDW, so without hesitation, I bought myself a copy.

The book is indeed as good as the raves about it. It’s very comprehensive, and covers just about everything you need to know about planning your trip to WDW. And for the most part, I agree with pretty much everything in the book (especially the tips about arriving early). However, there were a few areas where I felt the book was either not entirely accurate, left out, or simply not enough attention was paid to. While I strongly suggest picking up the guide, here are some additional tips for Walt Disney World.

Pallazo Hotel Las Vegas

Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas Review

Palazzo is an opulent hotel with a unique style and character that put a charm on you. Its luxurious rooms, beautiful decor, chef-owned restaurants, excellent shops, and a grand casino make it an amazing place to stay in Las Vegas.