Posts by: Maria Parise

Have you been looking for the perfect place to have your destination wedding? Something that is different from the norm, but not too far off the beaten path at the same time? The Ultimate Romantic Getaway is a lot closer than you think! You will not need to travel halfway around the world to find …

“You didn’t see anything”…does that sound familiar? It’s my favorite line in the movie “Madagascar”, said by one of the hilarious penguins. I know what you’re thinking…why am I writing about this? Let me tell you, there is a big purpose to this blog entry! Last week, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines announced the characters from …

Hey everyone. Got some news to share about some fun changes at Beaches Resorts, Sandals’ family resort chain. I’ll start with the most exciting news of all! Okay, okay. I know this is really more geared to children, but seriously! As if there’s another Sesame Street character coming to Beaches Resorts! Beaches is already home …

I have to share this article with you because when I read it, I thought everyone should know about this. It’s a crappy situation to be in, but what’s worse is that I hear about this happening a lot! It’s about a couple who booked online, only to face unconfirmed flights because their tickets were …

Do you like to travel green? Do you look for hotels that are "green" friendly? Do you offset your carbon emissions for flights? Traveling green is becoming more important to travelers around the world. If you’re not sure exactly what this trend entails, here are some ways to think green when planning your next vacation. …

As of May 1, 2010, the Cuban Government is making it mandatory for all tourists entering Cuba to purchase travel medical insurance for the duration they will be in Cuba. If you do not have any coverage purchased prior to your trip, you will have to get it when you arrive at destination. Not Just …

I think I’ve heard it all now. First, airlines started to charge passengers for meals onboard…that’s how it really began. Then came fees for extra services, like pillows, blankets, even headphones. Recently, baggage fees have been coming at us fast and furious, and also charges for seat selection and now carry on baggage with some …