Six Adventures for the Everyday Traveler – Part 1

I'll admit -- I am not one to sit back and relax poolside for the entire duration of any vacation, even if the intent behind my trip is to chill out. For me, getting out and exploring the native culture, foods and most of all, the sights and experiences of the region, is what travel is all about. And that often means that a little adventure is in order. While I don't consider myself to be anything...
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Kicking It Up In Keystone: Conference Rates Make Travel Great

Having just launched the SavvySojourns travel blog in 2011, I attended my first TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference recently in Keystone, Colorado – and what an introduction it was to the movers and shakers in the travel industry. More than anything, however, TBEX offered me a way to experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains at a very affordable cost. The $85 conference fee granted me admiss...
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When is the Best Time to Book That Flight? Cost-Saving Travel Tips

If you're like me, you're always in search of the cheapest and fastest way to get where you're going. But because the airline industry faces the ongoing impact of rising fuel prices and new regulations, figuring out how far in advance to book a flight to get the best possible rate is a constantly moving target. // // (more…)
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