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All the Essentials for Backpacking

All the Essentials for Backpacking

Do you love backpacking? Do you enjoy the thrill of packing up and setting off with friends or by yourself to discover new and different things in the world? I personally find it absolutely thrilling to get back out into nature and see a different side of the world that most of us unfortunately don’t have that much access to. This article is designed to give you an inside look at the essentials that you must pack for your next backpacking adventure. Please feel free to write to me and let me know if there is anything I may have…

Fall Travel Destinations Pt: II

Fall Travel Destinations Pt: II

If you read my last post on the top recommended Fall travel destinations, you would know how much I love to travel and some of the best things I can recommend. Whether you’re planning a trip to the next state over or across the world, take a look at some of the helpful tips on that article and definitely look at the ones in part II below. Now I may miss a few key places but please feel free to use the contact page to let me know if there are any can’t miss locations for this Fall season. Yellowstone:…

Fall Travel Destinations

Fall Travel Destinations

As you probably know, I love to travel. I am constantly on the go and moving around the state, the country, and the world. There are so many great places to see but not enough vacation days unfortunately. I’ve taken the liberty of making the list you’ll see below for great places to travel and places I would love to visit personally. Enjoy and feel free to let me know if I left any special locations off the list. San Francisco: This wonderful destination on the coast of California draws in countless tourists every year. The weather is perfect, the…

Things to Pack for a Business Trip

Things to Pack for a Business Trip

One should be mindful when packing for a business trip. Due to the nature of this type of travel, try to be prepared for any networking opportunities that may arise. For some guidance, pack these things to help make you more prepared. Be sure to carry business cards. Don’t only have your own handy but also the contact information of people with which you work most often. Refrain from offending anyone by carrying breath mints. Especially after eating, chew a few periodically to help the smell of your breath. Just remember not to eat them while talking to someone. Use…

Online Travel Companies Suffer from Shopping Cart Abandonment

Online Travel Companies Suffer from Shopping Cart Abandonment

Online travel is missing out on more revenue due to a problem known as shopping cart abandonment. Potential purchasers are compiling cart activity online only to leave the site without completing the transaction. Boxever compiled a travel trend series called The Habits of Travel Bookers. Of this information gathered, Boxever concluded that almost $1.78 trillion dollars are not being acquired due to solely unfinished cart purchases. Currently, travel companies are earning around $446 billion. However, the amount left in the air from abandoned carts would lead travel companies to make over three times more than their current revenue. Online travel…

Traits of a Hotel Concierge

Isabelle Hogan is the head concierge of The Mark Hotel, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Also known as the Wonder Woman of concierge, she explains what it means to be a hotel concierge. First and foremost, it is important that employees know as much as they can about the hotel and surrounding businesses. An attitude of willingness is then necessary to accomplish the given tasks and even digest the more ridiculous requests. Balance The things guests may ask for can vary from ticket requests, restaurant reservations, and specific room requests. A competent concierge will be able to…

How to Protect Your Info During Business Travel

How to Protect Your Info During Business Travel

An operation called DarkHotel is a series of cyber attacks by criminals who target businessmen and women staying in quality hotels. Hackers infiltrate the hotel’s internet service and even send out emails with corrupted links. This type of attack has been going on for years dating back to 2007. However, researchers have just recently discovered this in the year of 2015. The majority of attacks occurred in Japanese hotels, although other countries including the USA have also suffered. If you must use a public internet connect while traveling for business, follow these steps to reduce the chances of having your…

Top Islands in the World

Top Islands in the World

The world is filled with gorgeous islands. Across all lands, several stand out as the best. If looking for a beautiful place to visit, check out the list below and see what each destination has to offer. Santorini, Greece contains villages resting on top of cliffs formed by lava rocks. Popular tourist spots include the black sand beaches or Perissa. Fishing boats to the village of Akrotiri known as caiki are also common forms of adventure. For lodging, explore the Astra Suites. Some top features found here are infinity pools and views of well-known Santorini sunsets. If in the mood…