With the new year around the corner, it’s time to look back on the year before. We wanted to share our most helpful travel tips in one place, so here are our top 5 posts from 2015 with tips on packing, saving money, staying healthy, and more!

6 Helpful Tips for Packing a Carry-On

If you’re one of the many travelers tired of baggage fees, you’re probably ready to be a carry-on traveler and skip the expense entirely. However, when many of your fellow travelers are thinking the same way, you have to pack smart to fit everything you need in a small enough bag to get that coveted overhead spot. Most airlines require that your bag is at or below 22″x14″x9″, though some like JetBlue and Southwest allow larger bags (26″x18″x12″ and 24″x16″x10″, respectively). Follow these tips to get everything you need in your carry-on without forgetting a thing.

3 Must-Have Travel Apps

Yes, travel can be stressful. There are a lot of things to keep track of, look up, and remember. Whether you’re planning your next getaway, getting ready to go, or already on the road, these are our favorite apps to enjoy a smooth trip – all for less than $3!

Great Vacation Spots for Nature Lovers

Maybe for your next trip you want to skip the city and get some fresh air. This great country has beautiful landscapes from coast to coast and plenty of land just waiting to be explored. Whether you want to hike a trail, go boating, spend some time at the beach, or just appreciate the natural wonder of our world, we have six destinations that nature lovers won’t want to miss.

Understanding Walt Disney World Annual Passes

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Who doesn’t love a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida? When you’re ready to visit the mouse again, you know that you’ll be incurring some costs along the way. With a plethora of multi-day tickets, annual passes, and discount options to choose from, it’s important to get the best deal for your trip plans. We break it down in this helpful article – updated to reflect the most current Disney World ticket prices.

Tips to Stay Fit While You Travel

For many of us, travel can equate to an unhealthy time – whether because you’re out of your usual routine or simply because you know you’ll be eating a lot of food out. Here are some tweaks you can make to your travel plan to help you stay on track with your usual fitness goals and still get everything out of your destination.