Vacationers seeking the ultimate experience for a trip have choices. They can book the hotel, plane, etc. themselves; pick a package; go through a travel agent; or become a member of a travel club. Of all the ways to get the dream vacation, travel club is the wisest choice. These are the reasons why. Travel [...]
I arrived in California one late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, having spent five hours on a plane stuffed with raucous college students and a howling baby. Luckily, I had a cold, which meant that taking Benadryl and spending the next five hours in a drugged, drowsy haze was deemed socially acceptable. I’ve heard many things [...]
When you go to University, you have to say if you’ll live at home, or in catered or self-catered university provided accommodation. There are, of course, benefits to each, after living in catered accommodation for a year, and self-catered accommodation for a few months, I thought it might be beneficial to provide a first-hand report [...]
In recent years, more Marylanders are seeking vacations that are friendly to the environment. This is known as ecotourism, and people are asking for it. Ecotourism is defined as travel to natural areas that help local residents and doesn’t hurt the environment. The concept first took hold in the 1970s, but it has evolved from [...]
“Caught On the Equator, Finding the Fire Within”, written by Heather Shreve, is a timely reminder that adversity always changes us for the better, and that some of our greatest gifts lie in the unknown. This is a unique tale that will leave readers feeling grateful for life and liberty, and yet inspired to take [...]
While most people think of vacations outside the state in exotic locales, there are places in Maryland where residents can take some respite from the busy world. A trip to Western Maryland leads vacationers to Deep Creek Lake. It has 65 miles of shoreline along Deep Creek Lake, Maryland’s largest body of fresh water. The [...]
“Caught On the Equator, Finding the Fire Within”, written by Heather Shreve, is a timely reminder that adversity always changes us for the better, and that some of our greatest gifts lie in the unknown. This is a unique tale that will leave readers feeling grateful for life and liberty, and yet inspired to take [...]
Vacationers are becoming more willing to spend their money at locations that are environmentally friendly. Here in Maryland, several hotels are doing what they can to attract those who prefer to reduce their carbon footprint. The Green Fairfield Inn at the Baltimore Inner Harbor opened in July 2009 as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...]
Searching for something more than your typical vacation experience? Are you someone who enjoys giving back to your community and believes in helping others? Have you heard about volunteer vacations? Numerous organizations are out there that can aid you in finding locations in need. The work with local governments, grass roots organizations, and private parties [...]
Heather Shreve’s early interest in art and nature led her to study biology, zoology and photography. In 1983 she participated in a zoology study in East Africa for a month-long safari in the bush. There, Heather would not only discover the immense beauty of Africa but her very essence as she faces daily dangers and [...]
