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Trip Planning

8 Great Ways to Save Money on Cruise Excursions

Palouse River kayak with UnCruise. Photo by Julie McCool

Some of my favorite ways to save money on cruise excursions include booking independent cruise activities, hiring a cab or … Read more

Viking River or Viking Ocean Cruises: Which is Right for You?

Viking Freya in Burdapest

Our comparisons and tips will help you decide whether Viking River or Viking Ocean Cruises will offer the better choice for your next cruise vacation. Whichever … Read more

6 Websites That Will Make You a Happy Traveler

Being a happy traveler is easier with the right resources. There are millions of travel websites; many are useful while many … Read more

Save on International Airfares with Split Tickets

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

In 2011, Conde Nast ran a contest where the general public submitted travel tips and the winner received a $15,000 … Read more

8 Great Reasons NOT to Travel

Ironworks Campus Beloit USA flag sculpture

While I envision that people work and look forward to some grand vacation, apparently not. Even though I think it is mistake … Read more

8 Great Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees

Our tips on how to avoid baggage fees will save you time and aggravation (in addition to money) on every … Read more

Top, Greatest, Most Incredible, Best Places in the World

outer banks sunrise

Here are the Top, Greatest, Most Incredible, Ultimate, Must See, Best Places in the World. Note please that this is … Read more

Find the Lowest Disney Prices Using These 2 Resources

selecting a cruise

When looking for the lowest Disney prices, look for a supplier that specializes in selling Disney products! It is simple; … Read more

Outer Banks Lodging: Better to Stay in a Luxury Resort or Home Rental?

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Outer Banks (OBX) is a series of barrier islands on the North Carolina coast, with some of USA’s most popular beaches. … Read more

Road Trip Sights: Manatee Mailboxes

manatee mailbox in Florida Keys, scenic drives in Florida by Charles McCool of McCool Travel

A few days ago, I read and commented on a blog post about driving to Key West. That post included … Read more

6 Sensational Ways to See the World for Free

Slot Canyon Palm Springs California

There are many ways to see the world for free. To see the world for free you might not spend any … Read more

Travel Tip: Road Trip Rules, When To Break Them

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL

A recent post covered my road trip rules, including not driving on interstate highways and not visiting chains. I admitted that … Read more

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