What To Pack For A Cruise: The Ultimate Guide
Cruising

What To Pack For A Cruise: The Ultimate Guide

by Mary Fiore on Feb 1, 2013 • 18 Comments
Packing for a cruise is similar to packing for a vacation with a few important differences. Consider adding several things to your packing list that you might not have included on past travel adventures. Here is an outline of items I’ve found useful when heading out to sea. Choosing The... read more
11 Things All Travelers Should Keep In Their Wallets
Travel Tips

11 Things All Travelers Should Keep In Their Wallets

by Reena Ganga on Jan 30, 2013 • 30 Comments
Most of us spend a lot of time obsessing about what to pack for our upcoming vacations, yet we rarely stop and think about what we pack in our wallets. We tend to just grab and go – taking the same stuff we carry around everyday and transporting them halfway... read more
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Cruise Ship Mishaps Come With A Silver Lining
Cruising

Cruise Ship Mishaps Come With A Silver Lining

by Mary Fiore on Feb 15, 2013 • 11 Comments
Are you having second thoughts about taking a cruise after hearing about the recent cruise ship mishap? It’s understandable, but don’t rule it out just yet – the recent troubles present an opportunity for would-be cruisers. The troubled Carnival Triumph left thousands of passengers with a very disappointing experience. What would otherwise be a fun... read more
How To Look Good While Traveling Light
Travel Tips

How To Look Good While Traveling Light

by Reena Ganga on Feb 13, 2013 • 7 Comments
In a lot of places, we’re judged on how we look. It’s not necessarily fair, but many bars, clubs, and even restaurants will turn away would-be patrons because they’re not dressed the part. Now maybe you don’t care…because maybe you wouldn’t want to frequent any kind of venue that was so judgmental or superficial in... read more
Online Reviewers Who Blackmail Hotels And Dupe Travelers
Travel Tips

Online Reviewers Who Blackmail Hotels And Dupe Travelers

by Reena Ganga on Jan 23, 2013 • 16 Comments
Imagine if you could walk into a restaurant that had a line of patrons winding all the way out the door – but you could skip straight to the front of the line. And imagine if you could enter a five star hotel and instantly get a 50 percent discount – just for being you.... read more
17 Ways To Avoid Vacation Stress
Travel Tips

17 Ways To Avoid Vacation Stress

by Reena Ganga on Jan 17, 2013 • 15 Comments
If you’re one of those people that feels frazzled before you go on vacation and not much better after you return, you’re not alone. According to surveys, nearly 60 percent of people feel that taking a vacation doesn’t relieve their stress. What’s even worse, a quarter of respondents say they feel even more stressed when... read more
Introducing Our New Cruising & Photography Contributor, Mary Fiore
Cruising / Photography Tips

Introducing Our New Cruising & Photography Contributor, Mary Fiore

by Reena Ganga on Jan 10, 2013 • 1 Comment
Here at Wanderplex, we’re all about sharing advice and bringing you the best insider tips to help you get the most out of your travels. The site already covers unique destination ideas, packing and gear guides and all manner of travel tips, and now I’m excited to announce that we’ll be expanding our coverage to... read more
7 Ways To Travel More This Year
Travel Tips

7 Ways To Travel More This Year

by Reena Ganga on Jan 3, 2013 • 6 Comments
I gave up making New Year’s resolutions a long time ago – it’s a fun concept, but inevitably, a few weeks into January (at best) I’ll already have broken them. Or sometimes, the resolutions are just so big and overwhelming, I never really even get started. Since resolutions have a way of making me feel... read more
Strange Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Destinations

Strange Christmas Traditions From Around The World

by Reena Ganga on Dec 23, 2012 • 8 Comments
If your idea of a Christmas tradition involves decorating a tree, stringing up lights and baking cookies, then prepare to be surprised. Different countries around the world have developed their own unique customs to celebrate the holidays – relating to everything from pickles, to roller skates and even KFC (yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken). So whether... read more
Heading Home For The Holidays? Here Are 6 Tips For Flying With Gifts
Travel Tips

Heading Home For The Holidays? Here Are 6 Tips For Flying With Gifts

by Reena Ganga on Dec 19, 2012 • 5 Comments
If you’re flying home over the Christmas break, one thing is almost certainly on your packing list: gifts. You probably spent a ton of time planning and shopping for your Christmas presents, but have you given a thought to how you’ll pack them? It’s something you ought to consider if you want to avoid having... read more
Why I Think Airline Fees Are Good
Travel Tips

Why I Think Airline Fees Are Good

by Reena Ganga on Dec 13, 2012 • 13 Comments
Do you remember the good old days of flying when all you did was make one payment for your ticket and that was it? No fees for meals, no charges for checking a bag, no surcharge for seats with extra legroom, and no paying for headphones so you could watch the in-flight movie. Those were... read more
Holiday Gift Guide For Every Kind Of Traveler
Gear Guide

Holiday Gift Guide For Every Kind Of Traveler

by Reena Ganga on Dec 4, 2012 • 13 Comments
Whether you’re searching for a Christmas present for the traveler in your life, or you’re looking to treat yourself to a little something this year, look no further. This year’s Wanderplex holiday gift guide features products and accessories for every kind of traveler – from the parent, to the business traveler to the foodie at... read more
The Ultimate Guide To Finding Great Food When Traveling
Travel Tips

The Ultimate Guide To Finding Great Food When Traveling

by Reena Ganga on Nov 30, 2012 • 26 Comments
Have you ever traveled someplace famous for its great food only to sit down to a meal that tasted like a reheated frozen dinner? I have. I was in Italy – the home of pizza and pasta – and after years of hearing about how the dough was fresher, the sauce was richer, and cheese... read more
How to get free wi-fi, traveling with kids & more holiday travel advice from ’round the web
Round The Web

How to get free wi-fi, traveling with kids & more holiday travel advice from ’round the web

by Reena Ganga on Nov 16, 2012 • 1 Comment
Your roundup of the hottest travel links across the net. This week the spotlight is on holiday travel advice: 1. Constant access to the internet is something we’ve all come to expect, but a surprising number of hotels, airports and public spaces continue to charge exorbitant fees for wi-fi. So how can you get around... read more

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