Travel Guides

You will find Vermont, the Green Mountain State, on the northeastern tip of the United States. Whenever you try a food sampler from Vermont, you cannot miss the big chunk of cheddar in the basket. You might also have a hard time pronouncing gorgonzola, chevre, feta, and gouda but your taste buds will know that you are in cheese haven.

The Cheese Trail is roughly 280 miles or about 450 kilometers. Aside from cheese, you will definitely enjoy the colors of the foliage. Here’s how you should go about it:

Plymouth Notch
Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth Notch in 1872, and this will be your starting point. The whole village is declared a historic site by the state. You can also see the house of John Coolidge where he administered the oath of office to his son who took the presidency after the death of President Harding. You can grab some candy and toys from the general store in the 1920’s home of the Collidge.

We’ve all heard stories about friends who have planned vacations years in advance, only to have it spoiled at the last second by a child getting sick, lost reservations, or canceled flights. What’s worse is these people are out thousands of dollars in flights, hotel fees, car rental fees, etc. Travel insurance is there to protect you against such disasters. There are many different types of travel insurance with varying price points, protecting against different scenarios. Here’s a run down of the most popular choices:

1. Trip Cancellation

Definitely one of the more common stories you’ll hear, trip cancellation insurance is there to protect you in case you need to cancel your trip for whatever reason. Consider trip cancellation insurance for that once in a lifetime honeymoon. Maybe not so important for those weekend getaways in Vegas.

2. Health Care Insurance

Whether you’re traveling across the world to an exotic location or just heading to a family get together, travel during the holidays can be extremely hectic and stressfull. To minimize this stress, try to plan ahead as much as you can. If you need some help, check below for some holiday travel tips:

1. Pack light

Lines for checking baggage can take forever, so try to pack as light as possible. If you can, try to limit yourself to just a carry-on, so you can avoid the lines entirely. Just make sure you know what’s allowed on the airline and what’s not, so you don’t get stopped by security.

While the true title of “best restaurant in the world” will never really be obtained, El Bulli is arguably one of the top restaurants world wide. It has placed #1 in Restaurant Magazine’s list of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World a record 5 times – in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, and finally 2009. It’s also considered to be a shoo-in for next years list.

Located in Catalonia, El Bulli is owned and run by legendary chef Ferran Adria, and employs a total of 42 expert chefs. While meals at El Bulli cost an average of €250, or about $375, the restaurant has run at a loss for the past several years. Their main source of profit is book sales (cookbooks and guides) and lectures from head chef Ferran Adria.

The World’s Largest Cruise ship by Royal Caribbean is more than a cruise. This ship blows other cruise lines out of the water (no pun intended) with its 15 different passenger decks, 10 restaurants, and several bars. The cruise boasts tons of activities and fun to be had, whether you are traveling with family, friends, or your significant other.

When you step onto the cruise ship you are whisked away into a fantasy world of bright lights, and things that are typically unimaginable to most of the world. The main area of the ship called the “Royal Promenade” is a vast area loaded with shops, restaurants, bars, dance clubs, and more. The middle of the room has a beautiful lighted bridge where extravagant parades are held at 12am every evening.

The Samsung TL220 with 12.2 megapixels shoots pictures clearly – no matter where you are in the world. For years now it has been every traveler’s dilemma to want to take pictures of yourself at a location – but no one to take it. So they settle for crappy self shot pictures and go on their merry way. The new Samsung camera changes that though, with an innovative mini screen on the front of the camera.

While this sounds like a novelty toy, this camera is no joke. It has image stabilization so all of your pictures come out clear and detailed, even if you are shaking in excitement and running to your next attraction. Other benefits include a lithium ion battery that can be easily recharged. Plus you can always buy extra just in case your battery dies at an important moment.

What if you were taking a family vacation, and were notified by the hotel that they were banning video games from being used at the hotel site? Well a Four Star Hotel in Scotland is doing just that. The gorgeous swanky hotel is called the Crieff Hydro Hotel and they are not allowing video games to be used on the site of the hotel. They say it is to promote family values and togetherness with the ones you love.

The hotel is a massive and has sprawling grounds that promise tons of activities and enjoyable adventures for couples, families, and individuals alike. It was founded in 1868 and is one of the oldest family run hotels in Scotland! During the holiday season the hotel is focusing a bit more on the “building stronger families” mantra by requesting that all guests refrain from bringing hand held consoles.

Touted as one of the great ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids of Egypt represent the only wonder still standing. Originally completed in 2560bc, the size and scope of these pyramids make them a must-see travel destination. If you’re looking to visit the pyramids, here are some tips:

The pyramids attract thousands of visitors every year, so it’s best to get there as early in the morning as possible. It’s actually mandatory if you want to go inside the pyramids! It costs about 80 Egyptian pounds to enter the Giza plateau, and another 150 or so to enter one of the pyramids. However, to preserve the pyramids, they limit the number of tickets sold to 150 in the morning and 150 in the afternoon. Another recent change is tour guides are not allowed to purchase tickets for their group, instead all tourists must buy individual tickets at the ticketing center.