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30Favorite Hotels in Machu Picchu and Peru  On our small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu, we stay in modern, full-service hotels that have all the amenities you would expect in a US-based hotel. Many people I meet (incorrectly) perceive Peru as being a "third-world" country with sub-par accommodations. However, those who have traveled on one of The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu wil tell you, the hotels we stay in are first-rate, and are still bargains and superior quality to those found in Europe.
| 31 | 1 | 2What's New in "The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris, 2nd Ed."  The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris, 2nd Edition is expected to be available this month. My first book came out in 2009 and I am excited to bring readers some great updates and new features in the new edition, keeping the theme and content of that made the original book the smashing success that it was. Travelers to Paris loved my book and I am sure they will enjoy the new edition of The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris too. In the blog post I have described what's new in the 2nd edition and how you can get a copy at a discounted price.
| 3 | 4Renting an Apartment in Europe  I have rented an apartment in Paris and in Italy on several occasions. My experiences have been very positive. However, before my Paris and Italy apartment rentals I followed several guidelines that practically ensured that my apartment rental met my expectations. Read my blog post so that when taking your next tour to Paris or your next vacation to Italy, you too will wind up with an apartment you love.
| 5Tours as Fund Raisers  I have been running Traveling Professor tours since the publication of The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris in 2009. Most of those tours are for individuals or pairs of travelers who want to join a small group tour to Italy or Paris. However, private groups have approached me recently about running a tour for their organization as a fundraiser. For instance, there is a church group who does missionary work in South America who I am scheduled to run a tour for. Another civic organization from the Midwest has me taking a private group. I am also putting together a proposal from a cultural organization for a tour to Paris where we will feature classical music performances in addition to other sights. Read more about using a tour to Paris, Italy or South America as a fund raiser.
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6Top Ten Excuses for Not Traveling  Being in the travel business, part of my job is to ask people to join me on my tours to Italy, Paris, Spain, Peru and Machu Picchu. Most people say they want to go but when it comes time to go, I hear lots and lots of excuses not just to go on my tours, but any tour. I once had a traveler tell me that most people will spend more money after they are dead on their funeral rather than enjoy it on a trip of their dreams while they are alive - and I think she is right. So, I have heard many excuses of why not to travel and put them in today's blog post. I would like to hear ones you have heard too.
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12Italy Travel Deal from The Traveling Professor  I usually don't run deals on my small group tours to Italy but we need just a few people to fill up two of our tours. On of our Italy tours is in April and the other one is in March. It is a terrific time to visit Italy - airfares are low, the crowds are sparse, and the weather is extremely pleasant. So, jump on this great deal to Italy and enjoy a Traveling Professor small group tour to Italy. Read the blog post to get the details on this tour of Italy, including pricing, itineraries, and what's included.
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| 13 | 14 | 15The Age of Digital Travel  Last night I met with a group of about 8 travel professionals in a restaurant in New York City. We were there as a part of a focus group to give our opinions on the state of the travel industry. A high-powered marketing company was hosting us and wanted to know what we had to say. Our opinions were diverse and intelligently articulated. Read the blog post to see the interesting results.
| 16 | 17April in Paris  April in Paris! The flowers are blooming, the streets are bustling, and the weather is mild. Join The Traveling Professor for a week-long adventure to the wonderful City of Light. We give the traveler an "insider's view" of this great city by not only visiting the major sites like the Louvre, Orsay, Eiffel Tower, the Marais, and Orangerie, but we can point out and explain the history, culture, architecture, and dish out the gossip that you simply cannot do with your own or with a guide book. Read the blog post to find out about our exciting small group tour to Paris with prices, itineraries, hotels, and features.
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20Join Us on a Tour of Peru  Without a doubt, one of the most dazzling and memorable trips one can go on is a tour to Peru including Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Amazon Jungle. When I planned my small group tour to Peru, I did it the right way, spending ample time at Machu Picchu, with guided tours not only of the major sights, but a view of Machu Picchu few travelers see. We stay in top-notch hotels, including the Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, one of the top eco-resorts in the word. To get the details on my small group tour to Peru, see the blog post.
| 21 | 22Winter Vacation in Florence .jpg) Winter in Europe can be an amazing time to travel. The crowds are gone, airfares are low. Travelers have their pick of hotels and restaurants. I particularly like traveling to Italy, especially Florence during this time of year. In this guest blog post, Karen Mills of www.Anamericaninitaly.com provides her perspective of traveling to Florence in the wintertime.
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| 27 | 28 | 29Altitude Sickness I was exhibiting at the Philadelphia Inquirer Travel Show this weekend and one of the most common concerns brought up by people interested in a tour to Peru and Machu Picchu was the issue of altitude sickness, also known as soroche or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). No matter how you slice it, 10% of all travelers to Peru and Machu Picchu will get it, but in this blog post I will give my tips on how to avoid it and how to handle altitude sickness if you do indeed get it while on a tour to Peru. | 30 | 31 | 1The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris, 2nd Edition  It's here! The 2nd edition of The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris was officially published on Monday. It is revised with over 20% more content based upon my many, many trips to Paris and my experiences in taking hundreds of people to Paris on my small group tours. It still maintains it's concise format, combined with practical information that made the first edition of the book the smashing success that it was. It is available through Amazon.Com at http://goo.gl/TNFCkk or through me directly. Read the blog post to see what's inside and to order the book through me directly.
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3When to Visit Paris  I can visit Paris any of day of the year and enjoy it. However, there are advantages and disadvantages of going on a tour to Paris, depending upon the time of year visiting. I can tell you my favorite month to visit Paris is October - the airfares have gone down, the crowds are starting to dissipate, and some good deals can be found on apartments and hotels. But take a look at my Paris blog post and I will give you the run down on when to visit Paris. | 4 | 5 | 6Top Ten Mistakes on a Paris Vacation  On my travels, whether going solo or leading a small group tour to Paris, I notice a lot of travelers making mistakes that really impact how much they are enjoying their tour of Paris. So, I have come up with a "Top Ten" list of things to avoid while on a Paris vacation. Read it over and even if you take my advice on some of the items I have listed, I am sure you get much more out of your trip to Paris. | 7Museum Pass Options in Rome and Florence  When traveling to Rome or Florence on one of The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy, or whether traveling to Italy on your own, the last thing you want to do while on vacation is wait on line. Rome and Florence both offer two museum pass options worth considering. Both of them provide VIP admission to museums and in some cases allow you to enter without making an appointment. Read the blog post to see how to save money and time on a tour to Italy. | 8Romantic Restaurants in Paris  People always ask me for Paris restaurant recommendations, especially when they are going to be there on Valentine's Day. Although there are thousands of restaurants in Paris, a few come to mind for those wanting a romantic evening without breaking the bank. You can always go to places like Alain Ducasse, Savoy, Le Cinque, Taillevent, and L'Arpège, but let's face it, how many of us are going to spend $1,000 for dinner? In this blog post I have listed some romantic spots in Paris to share with your sweetheart that are perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.
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