Showing posts with label travel tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel tips. Show all posts

San Diego Vacation Rentals are for Cool People

Looking for a fun, fabulous and unique way to enjoy your vacation? Try a luxury San Diego vacation rental. You can plan a romantic weekend away for two, or an amenity-filled group getaway with your friends. Luxury vacation rentals come with everything you could ever want on a beach vacation - jacuzzi, bbq, swanky beachfront deck, an amazing view and of course San Diego has amazing summer weather.

Imagine waking up in a big comfortable and cozy house - not a teeny, stuffy hotel room - and then strolling right out to the beach for some surfing and sunbathing. Mmm delicious.

Since I'm from San Diego, I have been looking into this whole luxury vacation rental thing quite intensely. It seems to be a very cool way to spend a weekend or a even a whole week!

Penny Realty is the "trusted leader in San Diego vacation rentals" so I've been perusing their listings. They've got some pretty cool looking houses available - I definitely want the one with the cool open air deck and extremely large living room. Did I mention it's right on the beach?

Luxury Mexico Resort Reviews

One thing all luxury travelers must do is read lots of reviews of the hotels they intend to book. What's even better than finding a decent review? Writing your own amazing review and - hold up - getting PAID to do it. Well if that interests you then check out sarasmexico.com. Unfortunately, the site focuses exclusively on luxury resort vacations in Mexico, but if that's where the wind is taking you, these reviews are actually quite good. They are descriptive, straightforward and tell you all the details you want to know from whether the rooms have WiFi to what the best nearby restaurants are. It's pretty nifty.

The site includes such luxury fare as Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach reviews, Grand Mayan Acapulco reviews, and reviews of the top all-inclusive Omni Cancun.

Did I mention you can get paid for submitting a good review?

Luxury Travel Tips: FabTravel on a Budget

As much as we all love the idea of FabTravel, it's not always possible to live the complete celeb luxury life. I think I'm definitely feeling that right now. So in response, I've decided to put together a few tips on how to travel in the Fab lane but still save a few bucks. I swear, it's possible.

Tip #1: Do your research. It can get a little time-consuming, but when it comes to getting good deals on a luxury Cabo hotel and the like, searching for good prices will almost always save you some dough. Sites like farecast.com not only gives you results for all the hotels in your desired area, it can even tell if the current rate is a deal, average, or overpriced.

Tip #2: Pack light. If you really want to commit to the luxury lifestyle, you don't need to bring a lot of stuff! You're staying at a fab hotel so chances are they're going to provide you with everything you could want including snazzy toiletries and a lovely robe or towel you can lounge in all day. So forget extra clothes and anything that will weigh you down - you'll only end up paying extra fees for your extra baggage at the airport!

Tip #3: Try the local fare! Luxury travel isn't just about staying at a luxurious hotel, it's about being in a new and different place. If you're in a city or country that has some unique food to offer, try going local and buying some authentic street fare. This way, you won't be spending a fortune on a 5 star gourmet meal EVERY night and day of your vacay. It's a great way to experience the area at it's best- plus it's fun!

Tip #4: Travel with friends. Split the cost of everything and you could save big bucks on your luxury suite, bottle service at luxury night clubs, a limo, or anything else that is a little too posh for just one. It's worth a shot and you'll have an excellent time living in the fab lane with your peeps. Can't go wrong there!

Do you have a tip? Let me know in the comments and I'll add it!

-MissFab

Tips For A Stress-Free Vacation: Sending Luggage Through the Mail

Wouldn’t it be nice to walk up to the ticket holder, hand over your boarding pass, briskly pass through customs and board your plane? And after the flight, wouldn’t it be nice to not wait for your luggage and not worry if it made it through the layover (leaving you with only the clothes on your back)? Instead, you walk hands free to the taxi and up to your Cabo hotel where your luggage already awaits you. Sounds nice huh?

Here is a quick tip to travel with the utmost convenience, ease and luxury: send your luggage through USPS.

With airlines struggling to make ends meet, hefty suitcases have higher fees and luggage pieces per person are limited to conserve gas. Increased security measures also cause long baggage lines, making sending luggage through the mail a great alternative to all the hassle.

USPS, FedEx, UPS, typically recommend packing your items in boxes. As an added bonus, many mailing providers will pick up your boxes from you house or hotel.

Some companies will ship your items in your suitcase. Luggage Free and Luggage Forward, for example, specialize in sending luggage pieces to your destination.

Using the mail method is also easier when buying souvenirs, clothes or trinkets - simply put them in your UPS box, instead of lugging them around the airport.

But don’t forget to check the time table for shipping internationally. USPS suggests shipping your items seven business days ahead of time to ensure arrival. A pickup time is scheduled, usually for a two-hour window. It is important to note that you cannot ship some of the recently banned carry-on items such as hairspray and shaving cream because they are flammable or hazardous. Lastly, I would suggest including a return receipt with your boxes.

Here is a list of useful sites for shipping your luggage through the mail:

  • www.usps.com
  • www.fedex.com
  • www.ups.com
  • www.luggageforward.com
  • www.luggagefree.com
  • www.tsa.gov

If you print your boarding pass online, this method will help reduce time at the ticket counter. And with no luggage, you can go straight to the terminal security. So travel worry free and have a more relaxing time. You can bask poolside at the Emerald Bay luxury hotel in Mazatlan or rejuvenate at the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Spa in Cabo, stress free. Live luxuriously, you deserve it.

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