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Happy Festivus: Airing of (Travel) Grievances

Festivus

Happy Festivus to all! What is Festivus? Festivus is an alternative holiday to Christmas, occurring on December 23, and it … Read more

88 Useful Travel Hacks to Save Money, Time, and Stress

McCool Travel article about Redefinition at Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner.

Travel Hacks was the topic for a Twitter travel chat I hosted and participants shared many useful travel hacks—including photos of hotel … Read more

#1 Travel Tip for Successfully Saving Money

catch a Coastal Mississippi sunset next to Biloxi Bay Bridge

There is one super powerful and effective travel tip—one thing you can do—to ensure that you save money on every … Read more

8 Great Hotel Advantages (over Airbnb)

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Some hotel advantages over Airbnb properties include easier reservation process, perceived safety and quality, consistent product, and hotel loyalty programs. … Read more

2 Reliable Ways to Use MasterCard at Costco

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

Even though Costco only accepts Visa cards in their warehouse stores, there are some ways to use MasterCard at Costco … Read more

3 Powerful Habits of Happy Travelers

11 Useful Travel Tips You Have Never Seen: At the Destination

Whether you wish to find great travel deals, avoid vacation problems, or have memorable trips, being happy when you travel … Read more

8 Great Elements of a Cruise Vacation

Viking Cruises Into the Midnight Sun fjord view

Cruise vacations are big business. There are a dizzying array of choices and selecting the right cruise is usually an overwhelming … Read more

8 Great Airbnb Advantages Over Hotels

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Typical Airbnb advantages over hotels include more space, better amenities, kitchens, lower cost, a washer & dryer, and much more. … Read more

Finding Ritz-Carlton Discounts For Future Luxury Hotel Stays

McCool Travel article about Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner Redefinition project

Are Ritz-Carlton discounts possible? Best hotel rates usually have special rate codes. Here is how I found some Ritz-Carlton discounts … Read more

Create Your Own Airplane Travel Kit with In-Flight Essentials

An Airplane Success Kit includes all of the travel essentials for the plane

Create your own airplane travel kit with in-flight essentials, and you will have an easy to handle bag that saves … Read more

Uniquely American Road Trips

Big Sur, Blue Ridge Parkway, Route 66, and the Overseas Highway (Florida Keys) are covered in practically EVERY list of … Read more

8 Great Ways to Save Money on Cruise Excursions

Palouse River kayak with UnCruise. Photo by Julie McCool

Save Money on Cruise Excursions by booking independent cruise activities, hiring a cab or guide, exploring on your own, or … Read more

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