Review Travel On A Budget

Many travelers who are not a part of Tradewinds Vacations are not aware that travel does not have to cost a fortune to be enjoyable. In fact, the best part about travel is that a vacation can be anything to anyone no matter who you are, and it can be affordable. Finding a destination that [...]

A Look At The Virgin Islands

Including a number of islands located within the group referred to as the Leeward islands in the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands actually includes islands which are part of the United States and the country of Britain. Choosing which island is right for you is more than just deciding whether to get your passport or [...]

Travel By Train

Known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak is America’s rail passenger rail operator. With over 21,000 miles of track in 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, over 300 trains a day make their way from place to place offering a cleaner and safer way to get to [...]

Travel Scam Update

Recent years have not necessarily seen a rise in peopled becoming victims of travel scams, however, scams have become more creative and varied to say the least. One recent update reports a new travel scam that many are falling victim to may not be while traveling abroad but right in your own airport. Do not [...]

Transportation In The U.S. On The Move

The High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program The HSIPR Program was created to help make a more efficient network of rail for communities across the country. Helping to improve transportation for residents and visitors alike and also create a more ecologically friendly mode of transportation, the U.S. has received grants in the past few years to [...]

Changing Times For Fees

Last year, changes started to occur in the world of airlines, your comfort and fees associated with them. Late last year, 2011, the Department of Transportation began finding ways to make airlines more responsible for long delays on the tarmac as well as canceled flights and lost and damaged baggage by increasing fees allowed for [...]

Travel In the News

Phones On A Plane The battle rages on, to allow or not to allow cell phones on aircrafts. For most travelers on most airlines, the rule is simple, when the steward says for you to turn off your cell phone, you are supposed to do so. The rule also tends to extend beyond phones to [...]

Tradewinds Travel Club Reviews Weather Packing Tips

How do you avoid complaints when you travel? By knowing what to expect. One of the most common complaints offered by travelers is in relation to the weather and their inability to predict it. While we are doing our best to control the weather, it hasn’t happened yet. Until they can completely predict or control [...]

Preserving Culture and Heritage In The World Today

You may have traveled to destinations of historical or cultural importance around the world and heard about UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If you have ever run across the label before but are not sure what it actually means or what a UNESCO site is, here is some information to help you. UNESCO or United Nations [...]

Avoid Mistakes When You Travel

Most all travelers dread the packing portion of preparing for their trip. Making sure you have everything, leaving out the things you really do not need (despite how much you wish you could fit it) and then making sure that you have packed as efficiently and effectively as possible can take weeks of planning. While [...]

Tradewinds Travel Club Reviews Tips To Help You Enjoy Your Vacation More

Long vs Short Vacations – Managing time and money As we plan our vacations, issues relating to how to make our trip better or more relaxing all become important aspects of the game. Balancing time with activities and budget all work together or against each other impacting our trip in either a good or a [...]

Paris In Summer

The city of Paris is a top destination for travel to visitors from around the world. One of the most popular cities for travelers, Paris sees tens of millions from various countries each and every year. Though not cheap, generally speaking, the top sites and attractions represent some of the most influential times in history [...]

Your Pet And What To Expect At The Airport

Many of us choose, whether out of obligation or just love, to bring our pets with us when we travel. If you have never done so before, you may be surprised at what to expect and what you need. Whether traveling with pets out of necessity or need, the fact still remains, that there are [...]

Travel And Stay In Shape

To often, with the lack of time in day, getting into and maintaining a routine to stay in shape can be quite a hassle. Furthermore, all of our hard work can quite easily be undone in a matter of days if you miss your workouts when you are traveling. Not only is it difficult to [...]

7 Hotel Tips For You

Reserving your accommodations is a part of our vacation that many of us dread as we never know how the experience will go. Issues such as discounts, planning your stay and others can make you feel overwhelmed and leave you short changed if you are not sure how to broach the subject. Thankfully, if you [...]

A White Water Adventure

The world is covered with lakes, streams, oceans and rivers of all shapes and sizes from cold to warm, fast moving to lazy, water both fresh and salt is what sustains life on this plant and helps control the global climate. Through the years, water has become something more than what it once was. Once [...]