Whether you agree with me or not, I think that Hotels.com still offers the cheapest hotel rates in the Internet. I've recently booked a hotel with them in Hong Kong and after hours of research, their offers still come out on top. Of course, there's still the chance that I could find cheaper hotel rates since not all Hotels in Hong Kong have websites but still, I think I got a bargain deal. 

If you're planning on traveling this Holiday season, the chance of you getting cheap airline tickets are pretty nil and in some places, the chance of you booking a flight also dwindles. There's a lot of people trying to get home for the holidays and cheap tickets are hard to come by because airlines know these. Cheap hotels are almost nonexistent during the holiday season as this is usually their peak season. I've tried booking someone in a local hotel and their rates are way too high.

Of course, if you're really desperate to go home but can't score cheap airline tickets, you can always try using the bus. Of course, travel time would double so it's good that you leave early to arrive just in time for the Holidays. So next year, be sure to score your tickets early so you can avail of any early bird discounts in airlines and hotels.

There are lots of American TV Shows I'm currently addicted to. Right now, I'm eagerly awaiting February for the first episode of Chuck and Lost. Lost is on its final season and I think NBC is still on the fence about whether to renew Chuck for a fourth season so if they decide against it, then Chuck would probably be on its last season too. 

As people are preparing to travel this holiday season,  New York city officials have inspected around 741 scales at John F. Kennedy  International and La Guardia airports. Officials at the Department of Consumer Affairs found that all scales at all New York City airports are accurately calibrated. 

Sunbathing and beach activities aren't the only things to do in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. If you're all set on spending your vacation in Myrtle Beach, you might want to try Tee Times' Myrtle Beach Golf Package which includes playing at three golf courses for the price of one.

Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations have became famous because of the comprehensive list of golf courses found in the area. In Tee Times' website alone, there are more than 100 golf courses. You can choose your golf package and book online on Tee Times' website.

If you're confused as to which Myrtle Beach Golf Package you should choose, there's an article on Tee Times' website which discusses which golf course in Myrtle Beach are the most fun to play at. 

Whatever Golf Package you may choose, Tee Times' rates are pretty competitive and they can provide you with golf cart rentals or car rentals to make your traveling between courses easier.

Sometimes, traveling alone can be fun but you can't leave your children behind, that's why most parents invest in lightweight strollers or travel strollers. Travel strollers would help you keep your toddlers in check so that they wouldn't run off.

The best travel strollers are probably those umbrella strollers, called because they're as light and portable as umbrellas. Of course, because of the limited size, you can't expect pockets for baby bottles, diapers, etc.

Of course, there are also full featured lightweight strollers which features, canopy, rain cover, removable padding, and onboard storage. Of course the added portability would jack up the price to more than $100. There are also tandem lightweight strollers availabe if you're traveling with two toddlers, the downside is that tandem strollers are bulky even if they are "lightweight" and you would probalby incur extra baggage charges.

The cheapest solution would be baby carriers, particularly backpack baby carriers but make sure your husband is traveling with you because, well, carrying a baby on your back for long travels would take a toll on you.

Whatever kind of stroller or carrier you choose, traveling with toddlers doesn't have to be a headache.

If you're planning to take a vacation in Santa Monica, California, forget about renting beach houses, you need to stay in a Santa Monica Beach Hotel. One of the known Santa Monica Beach accomodations are beach rentals but they're pretty expensive especially in that part of California. Besides, with hotels, you get your own housekeeping so you don't have to look after yourselves.

Staying in Santa Monica Beach would afford you a great view plus it's also nearer the popular tourist destinations such as Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Bayside hotel is one of the many hotels in Santa Monica. They're currently doing a promotion called "bay it forward" wherein if you know someone who's a do-gooder, you can email your story to them and Bayside will send them a certificate which entitles the user $50 off the standard room rates. So if you're in the area, better start being nice, someone might just hand you a $50 certificate.

So, you're going on your first big vacation and you want to be ready for it. The first thing that you have to do is of course, buy your luggage. But as you go to your local department store, you're bombarded with a lot of different choices. Which should you get? A duffel bag, an upright luggage, a backpack, or should you just get the whole set?

Choosing the right luggage is something first time travelers have to deal with. I know that during my first big travel, I decided to bring a big duffle bag. It turns out I made a wrong decision because going back home, I had to buy a separate luggage because my things didn't fit anymore. Well, needless to say, with the exchange rate and all, I ended up paying more for that extra luggage.

Anyways, ShopWiki has a very good Luggage Shopping Guide that those who are luggage confused should definitely read. They even have a table of carry-on policies from different airlines so you can be guided on the size of the luggage you want to bring in case you don't want to check in any baggage.

A friend of mine has a multiple entry US Visa and she's planning on staying in the US for the maximum allowed period of 6 months. That's a long time to be away traveling but she's just planning to stay in one place and rent out an apartment rather than be a burden to her relatives. She actually just wants to try living alone for a while.

Anyways, she already knows that she needs a travel insurance but since she would be renting short term in the States, she was thinking about getting renters insurance.

Now don't get me wrong, I know that insurance is a big part of people's lifestyle in the US but I don't know whether she should be getting renter's insurance. She already consulted with a Port Angeles insurance company (she's staying in Washington). This is actually the first time I've heard of renter's insurance. Apparently, it's to insure your things inside the apartment you rented. But anyways, if it's for her piece of mind then I guess she should take out any insurance she feels comfortable with. I'm with her on the travel insurance though, it's definitely a must especially if you're going to be away from home for a long period of time but with the renter's insurance, I don't know.