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Spook & Stay: 7 Weekend Halloween Destinations with Tours to Visit
Whether you crave candlelit ghost walks, eerie old mansions, or pumpkin eats, these destinations deliver atmosphere, intrigue, and are easy weekend getaways. Below you’ll find each city’s haunted highlights as well as some of the spookiest hotels in the US. 1. Salem, Massachusetts – Halloween Tours, Witch Trials & Coastal Eerie Charm Why go: One of my favorite US cities with loads of spooky Halloween tours. Few places embody the holiday like Salem. The 1692 witch trials lef


Discover Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor: 7 Affordable Stays In This Hidden Coastal Escape + 2-Day Itinerary
Nestled between mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor feels like a secret. It’s quieter than many Mediterranean...


Smart Travel Planning: 10 Ways How to Use AI to Plan a Trip and Make It Work For You
Planning a trip can be overwhelming..the lack of time to focus, many tabs open, so many reviews to compare. AI chat bots can save you...


The Hidden Gem that is Albania's Riviera: 7 Seaside Hotels for First-Time Visitors
Quietly tucked away in between Southern Italy and Northern Greece, Albania is an underrated gem in the tourism world. But not for long....


The World's Top 7 Barbie-core Approved Hotels whisking you to a Pink & Colorful Dream Home Vacation
Play up your Barbie dreams with these pink floral accented and castle like home away from homes. Nestled amidst the most iconic...


Getaway to Estes Park, Colorado: A perfect fall escape for leaf-peeping, wildlife and a little spook
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the more urban sprawl of Boulder, Colorado, lies Estes Park, the entryway town to hours of...


Not a Coronavirus Quarantine Fan? Global Anti-Travel Guide on Self-Isolation.
Global Vacation Hot Map 2020 Much of the world has been quickly stricken by panic, illness, stress, borderline insanity and untimely...


Holiday Markets Near and Far
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! For me, that is a visit to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago. I love feeling like I’ve stepped out of...


Travel Agent Myths Solved
Since starting up TBL Trips, I’ve run into several myths about working with travel agents and agency operating principles. Let’s clear...


Which type are you? The “Myers-Briggs” of Traveler Personalities
After discussing travel planning, vacation recaps, and itinerary help with many, I’ve found that there are 4 distinct types of...


(Not) Sick on Trips
If you are like me, and have gotten sick or injured on a vacation, you know that preparation is key to enjoying your travels to the full...


Road less traveled, Turkey
Hello fellow travel-lusters and foodies! I’d like to share with you a recent trip I took to the Izmir region of Turkey. If Turkey is on...


Hoard the Pretzels and Biscotti, Jet-Lag not Included
Airlines are making a food comeback in 2018. If you are old enough, it is a come-back that is. If you don’t remember the days of free...


International Cat Day Travel Advice
Meow can’t believe it is already International Cat Day! Cat lovers and travelers rejoice. It is not impossible to travel with pets...


Happy International Beer Day!
Happy International Beer Day! Where ever you are in the world “hop” to your nearest pub and celebrate responsibly (or not, I’m not...


Exhausted from Vacation?
That feeling that you need a vacation from your vacation is real! Ever feel that after you take a vacation to unwind from work and family...
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