by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jan 23, 2025 | News
REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Approaching Hopefully you have heard by now that a new version of our state-issued ID cards (usually your driving license) is now available. This is referred to as a Real ID. How can you tell? Look in the upper right corner, and see if...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Dec 15, 2024 | Europe, News, United Kingdom
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union are establishing new visa entry requirements for US Citizens visiting in 2025. The precise timeframe for implementation in the EU has not yet been announced, though it is expected by mid-2025. If you are traveling either...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Sep 9, 2024 | General Travel, News, Travel Notes
Photo by Tirachard Tumtanom on Pexels. A road trip is great opportunity for a family vacation. So don’t ruin it by not doing these essential checks before leaving. Give Your Car a Once-Over, Then a Second! Of course, your car is the number one priority when going on a...
by David Brown | May 28, 2017 | News, Travel Notes
An article in today’s Irish Times reminds us that travelers must always be careful when booking accommodations online. As with most things on the internet, scammers, hackers and others are always looking for ways to take your money – and holiday rentals...
by David Brown | Jan 30, 2017 | Hotels, News, Travel Notes
Hilton has just introduced some great deals, including a $50 daily credit for every night of your stay, at thousands of hotels worldwide, across a variety of Hilton brands. Use your on-property credit for dining, shopping, relaxing, and more!
by David Brown | Dec 1, 2013 | Americas, Hotels, News, Tennessee, Travel Notes, USA
Some may balk at this review of a hotel belonging to the lowest chain of the Hilton brand, but our experience with this particular Hampton Inn has always been more like coming home than staying in a hotel. We’ve stayed at this hotel in the past, and we always enjoyed...
