http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/Best-travel-deals-blog.html TV Travel Show Producer, Marianne Schwab, shares the latest travel news, travel tips and travel deals. en-us travel deals Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:10 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:10 GMT best-travel-deals-tips.com http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/29-Things-I-Like-About-Venice-Italy.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/29-Things-I-Like-About-Venice-Italy.html October is a great time to visit Venice, Italy, since the weather is perfect and the streets are not packed with tourists. Here are 29 things I like about Venice. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:47:51 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/pompeii-italy-dogs-that-live-among-the-ruins.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/pompeii-italy-dogs-that-live-among-the-ruins.html I have been fascinated with Pompeii, Italy since we first studied about it in history class and when I an opportunity to visit it, I was captivated my its current residents - the dogs of Pompeii. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:53:01 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/L-Isle-sur-la-Sorgue-France.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/L-Isle-sur-la-Sorgue-France.html The small medieval town of L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, France, is known as the Venice of Provence. Enjoy this photo tour Mon, 14 May 2012 20:01:08 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/paradise-cove-malibu-california-photography.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/paradise-cove-malibu-california-photography.html Paradise Cove is a one of the best beaches to visit in Malibu, California. There are always a lot of signs of fun going on here. Tue, 08 May 2012 01:28:09 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/holy-land-tour-of-israel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/holy-land-tour-of-israel.html A Holy Land tour and journey to Israel where the Bible comes alive. when you visit the real villages and cities where Biblical events took place the books of the Bible have new meaning. Sun, 06 May 2012 05:22:07 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/las-vegas-movie-locations-vacation.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/las-vegas-movie-locations-vacation.html What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, so the city's motto goes. For most of us, we first experience Las Vegas at the movies which is why Las Vegas is a great movie locations vacation. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:36:31 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/photography-cartegena-in-bloom.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/photography-cartegena-in-bloom.html Cartegena is a large Caribbean beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia. Cartegena was in bloom in December and flowers were everywhere during our tour. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:57:23 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/guilin-bravo-hotel-review.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/guilin-bravo-hotel-review.html You will love the Guilin Bravo Hotel and it's location near Banyan Lake. Don't miss getting a traditional Chinese foot massage in the Guilin Bravo Hotel for about US$10-15 with tip Fri, 04 May 2012 04:03:50 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/photography-china-in-bloom-flowers.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/photography-china-in-bloom-flowers.html I visited China in early May and spring had sprung all around the city. China was in bloom with flowers everywhere captured in these travel photos. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:50:45 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/point-pinos-lighthouse-monterey.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/point-pinos-lighthouse-monterey.html The Point Pinos Lighthouse in Monterey, California, is the oldest, continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. It was first lit on February 1, 1855. Tue, 01 May 2012 02:26:51 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/statues-around-the-world.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/statues-around-the-world.html Almost any town or city you visit around the world has unique statues or sculptures in public areas. Here are some I've captured in photos. Tue, 01 May 2012 02:21:03 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/china-dog-hitches-a-ride.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/china-dog-hitches-a-ride.html People in China love bicycles. It's one of the best ways to navigate the streets of Beijing. Sure beats walking. Just ask this dog. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:01:38 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/pools.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/pools.html As an active member of the Twitter community I'm honored to not only be asked to co-host #FriFotos this week, but to share with you some cool photos as we all share this week's theme: Pools. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:57:41 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/cool-hotel-pools.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/cool-hotel-pools.html What's the one thing we all love when we travel? Cool hotel pools, of course. Here are some from Puerto Rico to San Diego. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:39:24 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/stay-healthy-on-vacation.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/stay-healthy-on-vacation.html How do you stay healthy on vacation? Healthy travel habits are not something casual travelers may think about although a lot of road warriors I know have systems in place to stay healthy on vacation. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:09:14 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/lost-stolen-passports.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/lost-stolen-passports.html Tips for dealing with a lost or stolen passport including how to have an emergency passport kit and important passport links. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:49:19 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-movie-travel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-movie-travel.html It was the movie that first inspired me to travel: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This versatile vehicle took movie goers through the beautiful streets and countryside of Europe and to points beyond Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:17:28 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/New-York-City-Movie-Locations-Vacation.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/New-York-City-Movie-Locations-Vacation.html New York City is a great place for a movie locations vacation. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:54:18 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-quotes.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-quotes.html Inspired words on the World of Travel from prominent and less than prominent people. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:16:38 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/los-angeles-places-tourists-do-not-know-about.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/los-angeles-places-tourists-do-not-know-about.html The places everyone goes to when they come to L.A. can cost a pretty penny. but I have some fun places that are off the beaten path in Los Angeles and are fairly easy on your travel budget as well. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:29:03 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/historic-roadside-motel-signs.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/historic-roadside-motel-signs.html Artist Katrina West knows these roads very well as she's on the road a lot between California to the Mid-West. She captures the signs and facades of historic and often rundown motels. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:57:23 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/carryon-luggage-packing-tips.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/carryon-luggage-packing-tips.html When it comes to carry-on luggage, most people travel with one carry-on bag and some pieces of luggage that they check in. Here are a few tips that you should consider while packing. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:46:35 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/the-garden-tomb-jerusalem.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/the-garden-tomb-jerusalem.html tbdThe Garden Tomb in Jerusalem is a beautiful and peaceful place that many believe is the authentic side of the tomb where Christ's body was laid after his crucifixion. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:06:37 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-golgotha.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-golgotha.html Golgotha is on the top of a hill right outside the city walls and the small natural caves give it an appearance of a man’s skul.l Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:45:06 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-upper-room-of-the-last-supper.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-upper-room-of-the-last-supper.html What is the Upper Room in Jerusalem? It's the location in the Gospels where Jesus celebrated his last Passover dinner with his twelve apostles. It's commonly referred to "The Last Supper." Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:22:33 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-garden-of-gethsemane.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-garden-of-gethsemane.html The Garden of Gethsemane is located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. the olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane today are over 2000 years old so it's under these trees that Jesus prayed. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:21:30 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-eye-of-the-needle-gate.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/jerusalem-eye-of-the-needle-gate.html The eye of the needle mentioned in the book of Matthew was one of several gates that provided passage through the city of Jerusalem's massive walls. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:24:23 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/loretto-chapel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/loretto-chapel.html The Loretto Chapel is located at the end of the Old Santa Fe Trail and is legendary for its “miraculous staircase.” Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:01:51 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/trevi-fountain-rome-italy.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/trevi-fountain-rome-italy.html tbdThe Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, is one of the most popular places in the city and a real tourist attraction. This is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountain Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:54:22 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/mount-of-beatitudes-israel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/mount-of-beatitudes-israel.html The Mount of Beatitudes is just a short walking distance from the ruins of the ancient village of Capernaum, but you'll probably want to drive it. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:53:06 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/5-Money-Saving-Tips-When-Traveling.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/5-Money-Saving-Tips-When-Traveling.html Saving money while traveling takes discipline, planning, and doing without a few things. Is it an appropriate exchange for such an adventure? Of course! Everyone wants to save money these days. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:37:35 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/cruise-vacations.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/cruise-vacations.html Cruise vacations planner has the best travel deals for a cheap vacation. TV Travel Producer has travel tips to find cheap cruises, hidden costs of cruises, and money saving cruise vacation tips. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:00:33 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/temple-steps-in-jerusalem-israel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/temple-steps-in-jerusalem-israel.html Journey to Israel where the Bible comes alive. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:21:57 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-resources-guide.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-resources-guide.html Travel Resources Guide is a comprehensive worldwide travel directory for vacation planning with airline web sites & luggage policies, tourism info, TSA guidelines, passports, travel health, more. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:57:00 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/tourism-offices.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/tourism-offices.html A comprehensive Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory with links to all tourism offices all over the world. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:50:49 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-angels.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-angels.html I couldn’t believe my eyes as I saw this larger than life angelic creation standing before me. Dripping with the Aloha Spirit, he was dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and he was wearing sunglasses. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:25:08 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/Cruise-Vacations-Sun-Safety.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/Cruise-Vacations-Sun-Safety.html TV Travel Show Producer shares five essential sun safety tips for a day in the sun. Don’t let cruise vacations be ruined with a bad sun burn. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:25:50 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/things-you-must-do-around-the-world.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/things-you-must-do-around-the-world.html If these destinations are not on your travel bucket list, they should be. Find out the five things you must do around the world. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:04:31 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/luberon-villages-france-windows-doorways.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/luberon-villages-france-windows-doorways.html The Luberon villages of Provence, France are characterized by a series of strikingly picturesque, hill-top settings dating back 1000 years or more. See their colorful windows and doorways. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:32:46 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/New-York-City-Attractions.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/New-York-City-Attractions.html As a former New Yorker, here are five of my favorite New York City attractions in photos. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:23:07 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/double-decker-bus-tours.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/double-decker-bus-tours.html In almost every major city that's a popular tourist destination you see double decker bus tours these days. Here are some tips to make the most of them! Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:05:33 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/monaco-tour.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/monaco-tour.html Monaco is the second smallest country in the world. The tiniest is Vatican City although they are often referred to as states. Monaco, famous for the Monaco Grand Prix and the Grand Casino. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:13:24 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/hot-air-balloon.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/hot-air-balloon.html Ever dream of going up, up and away on a hot air balloon ride? Albuquerque is synonymous with exciting hot air balloon adventures and TV Travel Show Producer has tips on what to expect. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:43:14 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/overseas-cell-phone.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/overseas-cell-phone.html Using cell phones overseas can be expensive unless you do your research BEFORE you go. Find out how to save hundreds even thousands when using a cell phone overseas. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:31:04 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/santa-fe-art-gallery-starbucks.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/santa-fe-art-gallery-starbucks.html You don’t have to love art to love Santa Fe, but it doesn’t hurt since you can’t help but bump into amazing artwork everywhere you go in this town, even if you’re not in a gallery or museum there. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:40:01 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/road-trip-travel-tips.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/road-trip-travel-tips.html Top 10 road trip planning travel tips from TV Travel Show Producer, Marianne Schwab. Find out insider secrets to having a fabulous road trip plus money saving tips. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:58:50 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-partners.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/travel-partners.html Fun and compatible travel partners and travel buddies are sometimes a missing link to a perfect vacation. Unless you’re married or in a committed relationship, finding a travel partner isn't easy. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:03:17 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/hotel-room-cleanliness.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/hotel-room-cleanliness.html I’ll be the first admit that I’m just a little germ phobic when it comes to hotel room cleanliness and do you know what? I have very good reason to be. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:35:58 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/Cruise-Vacations-Pros-Cons.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/Cruise-Vacations-Pros-Cons.html Cruise vacations are a lot of fun, but they're not for everyone. TV Travel Show Producer explores pros and cons of a cruise ship vacation and helps you determine what type of cruise is for you. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:06:44 GMT http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/queen-mary-hotel.html http://www.best-travel-deals-tips.com/queen-mary-hotel.html The Queen Mary is a 1930s transatlantic ocean liner that is now a one-of-a-kind floating hotel and attraction. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:16:52 GMT