Happy New Year! Before we jump into new adventures in 2012, we thought we'd look back at the most popular TravelSort posts of 2011. Here are the top 2 for each of our topics: Adventure Travel, Business Travel, Family Travel, Foodie Travel , Romantic Travel and Budget Travel:
Adventure Travel
Trekking and Adventure in Quezon Province, Philippines
Never heard of Quezon? If you love hiking, mountain climbing, rafting, surfing, or even simply walking on pristine and uncommercialized beaches, make sure you make your way to the province of Quezon in the Philippines…more
Ecuador Adventure: Cotopaxi Volcano and the Quilotoa Loop
The Quilotoa Loop is located close to Cotopaxi and is the undiscovered gem that many hope to find when researching the options and activities that Ecuador offers. The loop contains communities and villages that offer a glimpse into Ecuador’s vibrant past and the continuation of centuries old traditions…more
Business Travel
How to Complain to Airlines and Hotels – and Get Compensated
Airlines in general aren’t known for great customer service. As a matter of fact, along with the refunds department, the customer relations department is often the first to be outsourced. Nonetheless, airlines and hotels can be among the most generous when it comes to compensating customers for wrongdoings… if you know how to complain…more
The 10 Best Value Premium Cabin Award Tickets
The challenge with good award redemptions is that at the end of the day, like most other commodities, the price is based on supply and demand. As a result we see a lot of the best value redemptions devalued…With that in mind, let me share what I consider to be 10 of the best premium cabin award redemption values…more
Family Travel
The Best Airlines for Kids and Families
If you’re planning a summer family vacation that includes flying somewhere with the kids, especially a long-haul flight, you’re probably not looking forward to the flight. While we’ve covered some tips for flying with toddlers, and the Best Airports for Kids and Families, it’s also helpful to know which airlines offer the best discounts, service and perks for kids…more
Time to Redeem British Airways Miles for Cathay First Class
Since we accrued 300,000 BA Miles from the BA Visa 100,000 mile sign up bonuses and through the 50,000 bonus for the Chase Sapphire Preferred card (which transfers 1:1 to British Airways) we decided it was time to cash in and book first class tickets on Cathay Pacific to Bali to travel there with our 4-year old…more
Foodie Travel
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2011: Where to Go
It's that time of year when NYC foodies begin salivating in anticipation of dining at some of their favorite restaurants (or trying new ones) during Summer NYC Restaurant Week, July 11-24, 2011, when a number of participating restaurants offer a 3-course lunch for $24.07 and/or a 3-course dinner for $35…more
The Best Paris Restaurants Open in August
While summer is a popular time to visit Paris, many Parisians themselves take their annual holidays, especially in August. This includes many of the most noteworthy and popular restaurants, which tend to close for all or part of August, and this can be quite a challenge if you’re hoping to sample delicious bistro food or haute cuisine…more
Romantic Travel
Perhaps not surprisingly (who doesn't want to win a stay in an amazing 5-star hotel suite, especially in NYC?) the top post was for our contest. But even if you didn't win that contest, you can still win the fight against wasting time and overpaying for 5-star hotel rooms and suites, by booking with TravelSort Hotels
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Romantic Beach Vacation in Marmaris, Turkey
Marmaris is not only one of the largest and best developed resorts on the Aegean coast, it’s easily one of the loveliest. Picture yourself plunging into the warm sea, feeling the salt on your lips, enjoying the warm sun and blue skies, and hearing in the distance, the soulful sounds of Turkish music…more
Budget Travel
Sarande Albania: Beautiful Beaches, Mountains and Seafood
When the sun sets over the bay, thousands descend on the prom by the beach. Old men in brown slacks watch life slowly pass as they perch on the sea wall, next to young guys checking out the glamorous girls. Tavernas heave with holiday-makers enjoying fresh seafood risotto, and snake charmer sounds
languor through the streets from the rooftop bars, where young things dance to live Albanian music…more
$25 AMEX Credit on Small Business Saturday
American Express is offering a $25 credit if you register your American Express credit card and then use it on Saturday, November 26, at a small business that accepts AMEX. I've already registered two of my AMEX cards and two of my husband's AMEX cards, so hopefully we'll manage to get $100 back in total…more
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