It seems there’s no longer any need for cash. We all use credit cards or debit cards in most places these days to handle hotel reservations, gas, dining out, shopping, amusement parks, and just about anything else that is needed while on vacation. ATM machines and debit card readers, such as in-store card terminals, Apple …
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We’ve all planned for a great, sunny beach day and then it rains cats and dogs the whole time! This can be a bummer, especially when you are wanting to spend some quality time in the sun with family and friends and catch a few waves. But, don’t get the doldrums. Instead, refer to this …
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If you’re like most people (over the age of 20), you probably have some old vacation photos that you’d like to do something with. I know I have boxes of old vacation photographs that I don’t want to be forgotten about but I wasn’t sure what to do with them. But, there are actually several …
I don’t have kids, so this is not something I have to deal with, but many people do. Our regular readers certainly know “Ways to Save for a Vacation” and “How to Spot a Winning Vacation Destination.” So, for those with kids who want to take a vacation on their own, here are some ideas …
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Some people, for whatever reason, whether it be their marital status, budget, or just for the “bliss of solitude,” end up traveling alone. This was okay for John Steinbeck as we saw in our previous Skycap News article “How to Document Your Vacation,” but what about for a 35-year-old single female, or someone traveling with …
How to Save Money Dining Out While on Vacation One of the biggest expenses you encounter while on vacation is food expense. If you can cut down on food expense while on vacation, you can significantly cut down on the overall drain on your wallet while out and about at your favorite vacation destinations. But …
John Steinbeck took a year off with his poodle, “Charley,” and traveled across America in his truck, named Rocinante visiting some of the national parks and historic locations that he had never seen before. His preference was actually not for national parks, but for that unique unexpected discovery that the sole vacationer comes across by pure …
We wrote earlier about saving for a vacation in terms of making it a priority in your spending plan. Plus, how you shouldn’t take out money from your monthly income to pay for vacations, and other tips. In this Skycap News installment, we are discussing 5 solid ways to save for that dream vacation, so …
Spring is here and summer is upon us. What better way to celebrate the onset of the summer season than a day (or a week) at the beach? Basking in the heat of the summer sun can be fun and the waves inviting, but before you launch out, consider the following travel tips to keep …
In previous weeks the staff at Skycap News™ has published articles about How to Spot a Winning Vacation Destination and places one can visit via Air, Road Trips, and even Cruise Getaways. The focus of this article is things you always need to keep in mind when you are traveling abroad. With increased security around airports, hotels, and …
