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Healthy Holiday Travel Tips | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 06:00:07 EDT

As we plan for our holiday travel, it’s all too easy to get off-track on our wellness goals. But guess what? Your travel plans don’t have to get in the way of your health! Fun Travel Guides has rounded up some expert-backed tips to help you stay on top of your fitness and health goals–no matter how much you plan to travel.

Start your day with a stretch! Roll out a yoga mat–or even a hotel towel–and try a few yoga poses each morning when you wake up.
Need an easy way to work out in a small space? Pack some resistance bands! And check out these other exercise tips for your travels!
Get to know your new surroundings better with a brisk daily walk–20 to 30 minutes is perfect.
Consider breaking a sweat before breakfast. You might check into a local HIIT class or hit the hotel weight room to burn some excess calories and give yourself a bit of leeway to indulge without regret.
Always carry an empty filter water bottle to let you hydrate wherever you are.
Does your travel city have a farmer’s market? If so, check it out and stock up on some local fruit. If not, hit the grocery store for some fruit to keep on hand. Choose those which travel well, like apples, pears and oranges.
Want the freedom to cook up your own healthy breakfasts? Consider booking with Airbnb over a hotel. Looking for some healthy recipes that travel well? Try these.
To make the most of your trip, follow healthy habits that will help you feel good. Each day, aim to stay well-hydrated, eat consistent meals throughout the day, get proper sleep, and exercise daily.
Do your research! Look up the best restaurants for healthy meals, the best bike or walking paths, and anything else that can help you enjoy a healthier trip.

What are your favorite tips for keeping healthy on your travels? Like us on Facebook to stay updated on the best travel tips and LGBT happenings, and feel free to let us know how you’re sticking to your health goals on your trips!

Tips to Stress Less During Holiday Travel | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:00:08 EDT

It’s really no secret that holiday travel can be busy and stressful, but if your heart is set on jet setting anyone now through New Year’s, Fun Travel Guides wants to assure you that it can still be an amazing experience. Consider these tips:

Pick your travel days wisely.
Avoid traveling the day before Thanksgiving, as well as the Sunday after, and you’ll get better rates with fewer crowds. The peak holiday travel dates vary annually for Christmas and New Year’s according to the day of the week on which those holidays fall. When searching for flights and hotels, use flexible travel dates to discover the best deals.

Take any and all shortcuts you can.
Put technology to work for you. Print out your boarding passes at home or have them ready on your smartphone. Rather than lugging around holiday gifts, shop online and mail them to your destination directly. Whenever it makes sense, purchase a vacation package deal online for your air/hotel or air/hotel/car. When buying a flight, choose one that’s nonstop.

Make sure you’ve packed well for the winter.

Be prepared for the worst.
Check out the alternate airports along your journey and make sure that you’ve got the information you need regarding parking, rental cars, and nearby hotels. You should have phone numbers for everything–hotels, car rental agencies, airline, and any loved ones at your destination. At the same time, make sure you’ve allowed yourself sufficient time during layovers for potential flight delays. Avoid making tight connections whenever possible. And if there was ever a time to leave for the airport early, it’s the holiday season.

Pick the redeye to avoid congested travel.
Choose flights early in the morning or late at night to avoid delays as well as crowds. Just keep in mind that AM staffing in an airport can be sparse, so things like check-in or catching a shuttle might require a bit of a wait.

Where will you travel this winter season?

We hope you’re feeling a bit more prepared to take the plunge and travel this winter despite the busyness of the season! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get even more helpful tips for your travels, along with fun LGBT news.

Packing for Your Northwestern Autumn Vacation | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:14:16 EDT

North America is filled with beautiful landscapes to travel to in the fall. Portland is one destination that is not only filled with gorgeous foliage, but also offers plenty of entertainment for tourists of a more liberal mindset. Fun Travel Guides has a few tips on what you’ll definitely want to take to Portland this fall.

Pack an umbrella.
While some people say that an umbrella in Portland, Oregon, is a clear sign of a tourist, we’re going to side with practicality here. It rains an average of 150 days every year in Portland–just take that umbrella!

Bring waterproof shoes.
On most trips, we encourage you to pack comfortable shoes. But when you’re headed to Oregon it’s good to remember that you’re going to be stepping into puddles all day long. You don’t want to deal with wet feet!

Bring a Water-Resistant Coat.
Be sure to have a raincoat or some kind of lightweight, water-resistant jacket that will protect you from the rain. 150 days of rain, every year. Do we really need to say more?

Cover Your Head.
With all the–beautiful–rain, you’ll need to protect your hair! If your jacket or raincoat lacks a hood, you’ll need to also pack something practical like a hat or beanie.

Think in Layers.
Portland in autumn I’d the type of destination where you will need to pack for a variety of weather. Keep warm and dry with plenty of light layers including scarves, leggings.

Take a Plan.
It’s no secret that Portland is filled with the artistic, wine, culinary and holiday events so many of us crave. Before you go on your trip, take the time to research the events happening while you’re in town.

At Fun Travel Guides, we’re aiming to raise the bar of LGBT travel. Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and stay tuned for some of the best travel tips you can use this year and beyond.

3 Fun Fall LGBT Destinations | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:00:10 EDT

Today’s LGBT tourists have more choices than ever before when it comes to great travel. There are so many options that you’ll never run out of great destinations to write home about. Let Fun Travel Guides share with you some of our favorite fall cities. Travelers looking for special deals on LGBT trips can head over to the IGLTA.

New Orleans, Louisiana
Of course, you know that New Orleans is a popular destination in spring, but have you considered checking out Big Easy come fall? In addition to a multitude of gay bars open at all hours and a number of gay-friendly inns, you can partake in food festivals, cool autumn breezes and incredible music. Go ahead and embrace the spooky side of the city for Halloween, or try a turducken po-boy at Mahoney’s. New Orleans is also home to great television and cinema!

Montreal, Canada
How could anyone not fall in love with Montreal? It’s a city known for truly embracing life! Incredible fashion, cuisine, nightlife, LGBT friendly shops, gay bars and art all reside in this city, along with one of North America’s best Gay Pride celebrations, Pride Montreal. But autumn in the city is truly spectacular. That’s when you can also enjoy the gorgeous fall foliage and the annual Gardens of Light festival. After you’ve checked out Montreal’s large outdoor markets, be sure to grab a cup of vintage hot chocolate from Juliette et Chocolat.

Providence, Rhode Island
New England is always a popular destination to see the colorful fall leaves, but Providence is a nice pick that comes with a smaller price tag than Boston, which is less than an hour away. The city is steeped in progressive culture, liberal colleges, fantastic food, and lovely historic neighborhoods. Unlike other New England cities, Providence features gay bathhouses, too.

Be sure to like us on Facebook to stay in the loop about the best in LGBT travel! You can tell us all about your fabulous fall travel plans while you’re there.

Simple Packing Hacks for Traveling | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:00:11 EDT

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or just starting out on your journeys, one thing unites us all: packing can be rough. From trying to decide what to take– do you really need your smartphone, iPad, laptop and Kindle?–to simply deciding many articles of clothing to pack and how to roll or fold it all, everyone can use a few new tips. Fun Travel Guides has a list of travel packing hacks that you can try out for your next trip.

Bringing toiletries that might leak? Super simple fix. Remove the cap, put a piece of cling wrap over the opening and then replace the cap. Using cling wrap as a barrier will prevent those obnoxious leaks.
Have you ever wondered what to do with empty prescription bottles? Well, if you’re traveling and find yourself short on space, you can use those empty containers to decant smaller amounts of your favorite toiletries.
Keep small accessories like jewelry from tangling and shifting around by packing it between a couple layers of Press ‘N’ Seal wrap. You can also string tangle-prone necklaces through a straw.
Lately it seems like many new pairs of shoes come with a shoe bag inside of their shoebox, but if you don’t happen to have any of those bags lying around, you can also use a shower cap to keep your shoes from dirtying the rest of your clothes.
Packing a hat? You can place a t-shirt inside of it to keep the hat from getting squashed and misshapen.
If you’re taking along any delicate dresses or blouses, you can carefully roll them between two sheets of white tissue paper to provide some extra protection.
You can use “packing cubes” to better organize the contents of your suitcase so that you can find specific items without needing to unpack–or creating a quickly disheveled situation.

What are some of your favorite packing hacks? Head on over to our Facebook page and tell us all about them!

5 Smart and Stylish Accessories for Your Beach Trip | Fun Travel Guides

Fun Travel Guides — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:30:50 EDT

There’s still a bit of summer left in the US to enjoy a trip to the beach, and Fun Travel Guides wants to make sure you’re totally prepared. Let’s start with a few essentials that should make their way into your suitcase to help ensure your complete enjoyment of your beach holiday.

That Tote Bag You Love to Take Along
We recommend taking along a huge canvas tote bag for all your favorite beach gear. Select a bad with plenty of pockets both inside and out so you’re not hurting for organization.

Won’t Miss Them If You Lose Them Sunglasses
While cheap shades hardly seem sexy, you’ve got to keep in mind that those sunnies you wear at the beach are likely going to endure a lot of damage. There are plenty of stylish sunglasses available today that you can sport without kicking yourself later when they get lost in the midst of your sandy hijinks.

An Actually Awesome Beach Towel
Our recommendations? In this case, go big or go home. Look for a beach towel that was truly made for the beach! It should be soft and comfy–and good absorbency is a must. Think luxury, Italian cotton and you can’t go wrong.

Summer Slides You Could Actually Where Everywhere
Say buh-bye to those flip flops. You should always keep a pair of slide sandals in your beach bag, no questions asked. They’re comfortable and stylish–ideal for your time at the beach.

Some Genuinely Flattering Swim Trunks or Swimsuits
If you’re in the market for swim trunks, might we recommend looking for a pair that hits right above the knee and includes some style and practicality with plenty of pockets and ties at the waist. Basically, you want to opt for swimwear that looks good in and out of the water. If you’re seeking a swimsuit, this summer has been all about the sexy one-piece or stylish boy short rash guards.

How’s that for a start to the perfect beach holiday? We hope you’re getting excited for your next trip to soak up some waves. For more helpful travel ideas and tips, be sure to like us on Facebook and remember that Fun Travel Guides is your LGBT source for fun and travel!