The Great List of Summer Packing Lists

No matter where you’re going this summer a good packing list is essential. Here’s a compilation of some of the best ones we’ve found for a whole range of different trips. Eagle Creek General Packing List Big City Sightseeing Packing List Culture Seeker Packing List Family Packing List Off-The-Beaten-Path Packing List On-The-Mountain Packing List More…

Airline Travel with Your Pet

Opinion is divided as to whether air travel is truly safe for pets. Statistically, it is less dangerous than being a passenger in a car, but some experts warn of potentially deadly conditions for animals. The truth lies somewhere in between: Most pets arrive at their destination in fine condition, but death or injury is…

Travel Smart, Pack Light

“If you want to get away from it all, don’t take it all with you!”                     -Anne McAlpin With almost every airline charging $25+ for your first checked bag and $50+ for overweight bags (each way!), it’s more important than ever to pack smart. The following…

Tips to Properly Insure Valuables

Jewelry sales more than double in December than any other month, according the U.S. Census Bureau. Expensive holiday gifts are a good reason to review insurance coverage as we move into 2014, advises the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). It’s a perfect time to ensure you properly insure your valuables. Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies…

Weathering Storm Damage

AAA Says, Prepare by Understanding What Your Insurance May Cover From frozen pipes and fallen trees to caved-in roofs and broken windows, storms can wreak havoc on your home and automobiles. AAA suggests that homeowners and renters check their insurance policies to see what is covered. “When high winds begin to howl or layers of…