Travel Post Monthly

Volume #3, Issue #2 - February 2009

Quiet Season in Cancun: The Perfect Antidote For the Nine-to-Five

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By Suzette BrawnerFor many travelers, just hearing the word Cancun conjures up images of loud, pulsing music, unlimited tequila shots, and throngs of half-naked college students burning off stress over Spring Break. Yes, during March and April every year, undergraduates migrate en masse to warmer weather with an unofficial invitation to the big party.  But as students head … [Read more...] about Quiet Season in Cancun: The Perfect Antidote For the Nine-to-Five

Frugal Europe: Please Your Belly And Your Budget by Dining With the Locals

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By Roy StevensonMany Americans put off traveling to Europe. They perceive it as beyond their pocketbooks. However, if you do a few simple things, you can cut your food and hotel expenses by as much as 25%. After airfare, your accommodations and food are your next major expenses when traveling. Here are some ideas to help you shave hundreds of euros (or British pounds, Swiss … [Read more...] about Frugal Europe: Please Your Belly And Your Budget by Dining With the Locals

Disappearing Tides and Lobster Perfection at the Bay of Fundy

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By Peggy Gordon You won't see many floating docks in the Bay of Fundy, like you do on the Pacific Coast of North America. The reason why is really quite simple … low tide in harbours along the Bay of Fundy means no tide at all. You can actually stand on the ocean floor. So you can’t use floating docks. Such a place is Hall’s Harbour, west of Cape Split on the Nova Scotia … [Read more...] about Disappearing Tides and Lobster Perfection at the Bay of Fundy

Hawaii’s Five Best Bets for Big Island Beaches

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By Connie Werner ReichertThe Big Island of Hawaii does have its quandaries, among them: Where’s the beach? While there are hundreds of beaches on Oahu, Maui and Kauai, some people leave the Big Island disappointed by the lack of beaches. But there are unique beaches on the Big Island, including pure white sand beaches, green sand beaches, and black sand beaches, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s Five Best Bets for Big Island Beaches