Photo by Dave McCormack via Trover When temperatures begin to drop or you need a tropical getaway, head to Islamorada. Here, you can relax and unwind under palm trees, walk along the sandy shores, or swim in the clear waters. Islamorada keeps people coming back with its numerous […]
How to Buy More Than Flights with Your Frequent Flyer Miles
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog October 11,2015. Just like any other type of rewards program, frequent flyer miles are what you make of them. Many people hoard their points in order to purchase flights, and we’re big proponents of that. […]
Hipmunk Presents: The World’s Best Airport Lounges
This post was posted by Hipmunk Staff on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog October 16, 2015. Picture it: You’re at the airport, waiting for your flight. Around you, the terminal is abound with its usual unrest. To your right, a bored child plays on his iPad, […]
Diverse Places to Stay in New York
Photo by Esther Levy via Trover Everyone dreams of spending a holiday in New York City, home to the world’s most popular concrete jungle and most diverse neighborhoods. From business travel to leisure trips, there is a plethora of New York City hotels that can give you more […]
5 Hotels to Stay While in Denver
Photo by Westin Hotels and Resorts via Flickr While Denver boasts of its stunning landscape, great food, rich history, and friendly locals, the facilities offered by this city are modern and fitted to all types of travelers. From business travelers to traveling families, there will surely be […]
Yummy Foods, Happy Bellies: Preventing Mishaps in Adventurous Eating
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog September 30,2015. Tongue-tickling spice combinations. Unfamiliar ingredients. New delicacies to explore. Half the fun of venturing to exotic locales is sampling new foods. Unfortunately, adventurous eating can also lead to an unhappy belly. Take […]
From Nice to Naughty: When Good Travelers Go Bad
This post was posted by Hipmunk Staff on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog September 2, 2015. Being in a foreign environment tends to provide travelers with a feeling of anonymity. It’s regarded as a space governed by different social rules, and while abroad people often engage in behavior that […]
Travel Truths You Need to Accept in Order to Stay Happy on the Road
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 1,2015. Travel is one of the most educational and invigorating experiences that life has to offer. It allows you to get out of your routines and comfort zones, meet new people, experience different cultures […]
A Definitive Guide to Outlets Around and How to Use Adapters Without Frying Your Electronics
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 10,2015. These days, most of us want to travel with our electrical gadgets, whether that be a cell phone, tablet or similar mobile device, laptop, camera, music player or hairdryer. But not using the right […]
How To Pack Light For Any Trip, Anywhere
This post was posted by thehipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on August25,2015 No one would prefer lugging four suitcases through the airport over picking up a backpack and whistling past the baggage claim. But that doesn’t mean packing light is an easy feat. Develop a strategy for […]