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The first day of winter has officially come to pass, and that means we are really in for it now! Thanks to the National Weather Service the news has already spread that Christmas for many in the U.S. could include heavy rains, significant wind gusts, icy roads, and vision-impairing fog and snow. Not exactly the…

Every member of a group about to embark on their first cruise together will usually be made up of those that have braved the open seas, and those that arrive in a bundle of nerves and way over packed. But relax, we’re here to guide the new seafarers to smooth sailing with this handy packing…

When tour groups prepare for their getaways it can be easy to think you’ll need much more than one single, solitary suitcase. But reducing the risk of lost baggage, more weight to carry and the possibility of additional fees is simple to achieve with some cleverly common tips from your travel professionals! 1. Pack interchangeable…

The holidays have arrived again but money never sleeps. If your corporate group is on the road or in the air headed to a conference or new opportunity, you can still infuse the Christmas spirit into your trip at any of these fine establishments! The Inn at Christmas Place – Pigeon Forge, TN This Bavarian-style…

Not all energy bars are created equal, and unless you can decipher what’s on the labels, chances are you could be making better choices. Whether you’re crammed in a car, on a plane or aboard a train, you don’t have to be an athlete to understand the importance of proper nutrition to make the most…

With the holidays upon us, many people are dreaming of warmer weather to accompany their festivities. There’s the flight delays, the hazards of driving on slippery roads, the misery of stuffy noses, tissue piles and then some. But what if we could trade all that icy scrambling in for a vacation with 80-degree winter forecasts…

For years, the Federal government has been looking for ways to create high-speed travel throughout the U.S., but one private investor group is tired of the wait and is taking matters into their own hands. One plan involves a 300-mile-per-hour train floating on magnets from downtown Washington D.C. to Manhattan. Three times as fast as…

Fortunately, in the past few years, the travel industry has become more accessible for all types of people, including those with disabilities. However, you can never be certain if a hotel is going to have large enough doorways for a wheelchair, or if a particular destination has copious amounts of hilly walking — so we’ve…

There are only two spots in the U.S. where you can get as close to Asian culture as possible without crossing the Pacific — San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. But if you had to decide between the two — which should you choose? We’ve weighed the pros and cons of both so you…

We may be closing in on winter, but that doesn’t mean your love for botany has to leave for the season. The United States has some of the most beautiful public gardens in the world, many of which are free of cost. Here are a few of our favorites.   1. Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Over…

When many think of classic American ideals, they think of the picturesque small town. With all the hustle and bustle of daily life in the new Millennium, you may find it hard to believe that these quaint types of towns still even exist, but Fodor’s has compiled a list of the best ones of 2014…