Top Caves for Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is a popular sport amongst water lovers! Scuba divers are able to enjoy spectacular underwater views, and for long periods of time. Training is indeed necessary in order for someone to be able to scuba dive for the first time, which only takes about 2 days to learn. While many people choose to scuba dive only when on vacation, others are always looking for the next best scuba diving adventure to be had, of which there are many. Because there are so many fantastic scuba diving locations available, many scuba divers have even created their own scuba diving bucket list! Read More

Why Now is the Time to Start Planning Your 2018 Christmas Vacation


Why is now the perfect time to start planning your 2018 Christmas vacation? It’s only been a couple of months or so since the last holiday season has passed and you’re just getting back into your regular everyday routine of life. While it may seem just a little early for you to be thinking about planning your next Christmas vacation, right now is a great time to start planning! By starting your 2018 Christmas vacation planning now, you’re simply giving yourself the best chance at making sure everything you’re envisioning in your mind for this year’s Christmas holiday is going to indeed come true. Read More

How to register your overseas trip with the US State Department


Before you head out of the country on your next great vacation, you should take time to register your overseas trip with the U.S. State Department.

Why? There is so much unrest going on in the world as well as hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. When you’re in a foreign land, it’s comforting to know that you can be reached in case of an emergency or if something is happening back home and your family is trying to reach you. Read More

Currency while traveling abroad

When you’re traveling to foreign countries, you’ll have to learn about their currency. There are euros, dollars, yen, pounds, franc, krone, and baht…all of these names and their values can start to get confusing and overwhelming. Luckily, we have gathered some tips and apps for you to keep track of the currency exchange while you travel. Read More

5 Ways Travel Makes Your Life Better

Travel is fun and exciting and definitely can be educational, but can it improve your life? Of course it can. Here are 5 ways that travel makes your life better:

You experience new cultures. Often times, people are raised in one culture and stick with it for the rest of their lives, rarely venturing out to new places. Taking the time to travel to new countries and experience someone else’s culture can be an eye-opening experience. It can help to broaden your perspective sand realize that there are so many different cultures and worlds and people out there and, although they are different, they are all good people. It can also be a refreshing getaway from the everyday life you are used to, and help get you out of a rut. Read More

Traveling with Disabilities

If you are a slow walker, use a walker or a wheelchair or have some other form of a disability, do not think that you cannot travel. Millions of travelers have some sort of disability and the hospitality industry works hard at making their destinations accessible. Here are 7 things you should know about traveling with a disability: Read More

What destinations are worth a first class ticket?

Lisa and Edward have dreamed about a trip to Italy. Every time they fly, they do the best they can to save money on airfares. They watch for sales, time their trips to off-peak and comparison shop. That will all change when they fly to Italy. No expense will be spared. Read More

Best days and times to travel by air

travel makers mdWhat’s the best days and times to fly? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Some say that if budget is an issue and you want to spend less on your airfare tickets, you should fly during the week, not on weekends. However, if you want to get a deal, moneysaving experts also advise purchasing it months ahead of time or snagging a ticket at the last minute. Confusing! Read More

Tricks to getting a good night sleep when you’re away from home

TRAVEL MAKERS MD

When you’re away from home and sleeping in a strange bed in a completely different time zone, getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult. But that doesn’t mean it has to be impossible. There are tricks you can use to make sure you slumber is peaceful. Read More

How to have a stress free air travel experience?

travel makers mdTraveling is meant to be fun, but sometimes it can get stressful because of such unexpected moments as delayed flights, security lines and lost luggage.

To have a stress free air travel experience takes a lot of planning. In addition to taking the necessary steps to minimize the stress, you need to be flexible and have a positive attitude when it comes to handling any obstacles that may come your way. Read More