Travel plan idea blog

Universal's Harry Potter theme park opening next month

It has been a long time since I covered the Disney vs. Universal argument. I have covered Disney a few times but I can't remember blogging much about Universal. I'm not sure much has changed since that 2006 blog about...

Posted by Jim on May 12, 2010 7:33 PM

Anyone take an extended train trip?

Reader submitted question: My wife and I were talking Vacation last night and thought maybe a train trip to Colorado might be pretty cool. Our son is really into trains. Has anyone ever taken an Amtrak across a few states?...

Posted by Jim on March 8, 2010 9:33 PM

Where to stay in Cozumel?

Question: I am trying to plan a trip to Cozumel with the wife and a few other couples. We are in our late 20's. Does anyone recommend anywhere to stay? We like to booze it up and hang out on...

Posted by Jim on February 27, 2010 12:26 AM

In Orlando, seeking advice on what do when it rains

Here's a reader who is in Orlando expecting some rain: Any recommendations on what to do on a rainy day in the Orlando area? Any other advice on what to do that's worthwhile around here? Trying to avoid some of...

Posted by Jim on February 13, 2010 9:56 PM

Best places to kiss according to Lonely Planet and older blog entries about honeymoons, romance, and sex

1. Paris, France: Our 'pecking order', so to speak, would be incomplete without the City of Lights and Love. Without besmirching the other classic places to smooch, our favorite spot is Père Lachaise Cemetery. 2. Hershey, USA: This quiet township...

Posted by Jim on February 11, 2010 10:12 PM

Article on things to do in Disney: lots of searching

Disney World isn't that high on my list but lots of people tell my wife she has to see it so we will go one day most likely. This article talks about some things to do while there including searching...

Posted by Jim on November 14, 2009 2:39 PM

Disney Marathon: advice on where to stay and how to make the most of the experience

Question: I've signed up for the DisneyWorld Marathon in January. I was wondering if any of you have been...where you stayed, if you have any suggestions. Right now I have some stuff from AAA and it looks like some pretty...

Posted by Jim on November 3, 2009 5:48 PM

Travel deals: Cheap cruises, 25 cent hotel rooms, and free nights at Disney

October is National Cruise Vacation month, and obvious gimmick the cruise industry uses to get attention but it does come with some nice sales. For example, Norwegian (see Bermuda and Alaska reviews on this blog if you haven't already) is...

Posted by Jim on October 18, 2009 9:21 AM

Starwood Preferred Guest AmEx card: Anyone know how good it is?

So I'm ready to move on from my NCL Mastercard. I misused my points on my Alaskan Cruise so instead of saving $500 I got a 3 category upgrade for my wife and I. Of course I later learned that...

Posted by Jim on October 11, 2009 2:46 PM

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is coming to Universal Studios in Orlando in Spring 2010. This is ore likely to influence my vacation planning that a wizard rock festival... JK Rowling likes the theme park but what...

Posted by Jim on September 17, 2009 7:39 PM

The booming "togethering" trend and vacation renatls

I clicked on this email by accident - I have a few articles and things saved up in my gmail for you guys - but this one was pretty interesting (I even learned a new word, togethering) so here it...

Posted by Jim on July 16, 2009 9:51 PM

Eyewitness to the Disney monorail accident

Here's an eyewitness account of the Disney monorail accident: I'm actually at Disney now with the kids and can see the monorails out my hotel terrace at the Contemporary. So strange to see it - there and no other monorails...

Posted by Jim on July 6, 2009 12:23 PM

Vacation question: California coast

Reader submitted question: I'm heading home from Iraq in 3 weeks and I'm trying to come up with a trip that will be fun for the family. It would be me and the wife, an 8 year old girl, a...

Posted by Jim on June 6, 2009 6:43 AM

Vacation ideas with a Toddler

Question: The wife and I are looking to take our first "real" vacation with our 15 month old daughter, and I wanted some takes on what vacations "work" with a small child of that age. Thus far, every trip has...

Posted by Jim on April 8, 2009 7:26 PM

Disney travel advice needed

Question: I'm planning on heading down to Orlando sometime in late-September/early-October for about five days and plan on focusing the major portion of the trip on the Disney parks. I haven't been in nearly 15 years and, last time I...

Posted by Jim on March 27, 2009 10:24 PM

Traveling doctors and travel deals for Disney, Hawaii, and spring break

I don't know how many of us can actually use this information, but this article talks about how traveling doctors have a nice lifestyle:Dr. Albert Breland Jr., a psychiatrist from Del Mar, has worked in Jackson, Miss.; Danville, Ill.; and...

Posted by Jim on March 9, 2009 11:06 PM

Disney deals, Bradd Pitt in Vegas, Malaysia struggles to attract more tourists, and a ruined honeymoon

Disney is offering discounts since attendance is down by 5%. Apparently you can get 7 nights in Disney World for the price of 4 (staying at a Disney resort). Disneyland has 2 night specials. Both have deals for military personnel...

Posted by Jim on February 22, 2009 9:54 PM

Time for romance? Honeymoon and related articles...

It seems that I haven't been to any of the 10 most romantic resorts in the world. Disappointing but not surprising I guess. Here's a personal account of how traveling with someone can show you if a relationship might work....

Posted by Jim on February 14, 2009 9:55 PM

Time to get a good deal and to visit an empty Vegas?

Business in Vegas is down and has been for about a year now. In the past 12 months there have been new construction shut downs and casino employee's benefits cut. Everyone in Las Vegas used to always say that the...

Posted by Jim on February 7, 2009 11:14 AM

Interesting vacation ideas from Red Roof Inn

I recently got some vacation ideas that focus on keeping costs down from Red Roof Inn. These are some pretty cool ideas - the only thing I'm not sure about is if Red Roof Inn actually puts the package together...

Posted by Jim on December 3, 2008 9:24 PM