The best part of these hotels is that they have a lot more to offer than just their brilliant location. Business travellers used to hunting for internet connections and paying ridiculous daily rates for access when they occasionally find a hotel with wi-fi will be thrilled at the free wi-fi on offer at these hotels. They will be equally happy at the range of adapters for the United States, Europe and even Japan on offer and the little touches...more
I love summer, I look forward to it all year and can't wait for the days to warm up and to be able to be outside comfortably in the evenings. I love the farmers markets, hiking, biking, swimming, taking the boys to the park, enjoying down time from homework, school activities, projects and early morning routines. I enjoy watching a movie or taking a walk in the evening, not having to worry about early bedtime for school. I enjoy the structure...more
I came across a Sun Life Financial survey that really raised some concerns about retirement planning.Sun Life Financial interviewed a group of people who retired involuntarily. The survey results were overwhelming.Approximately one in five of the retirees interviewed were forced into retirement well before the age that they had anticipated retiring. The average retiree left the workforce eight years early.The two main causes of the early retirement were 1) layoffs or downsizing and 2) illness or injury.For 70% of these retirees, the forced retirement greatly impacted their retirement plans. Most of the retirees were funding IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Although we have considered ways to create a better retirement account, this may not be enough. They had hoped to have at least $1 million saved before retiring. However, the average retirement account only had about $500,000 when the retiree left the workforce.Lesson learned: Stop procrastinating!This survey prompts us to question our current preparations for retirement. Are we maximizing our retirement planning right now, or are we putting it off until later? As we can see from the survey (and as the Bible...more
Everyone knows about the typical Jesus nativities for Christmas, but what about a Santa nativity? Sometimes the best Christmas decorations are the unique ones that few other people have or the ones that you make yourself. Traditional Christmas décor with Jesus and other religious themes is definitely beautiful, but when you are looking to spice up...more
Washington D.C. is a great place for a fun vacation with a side of education. The government capitol, this place is sure to have something for everyone. It is a very popular vacation for many Americans who even consider it a pilgrimage. The city and its institutions are not only the home base of our federal government, but also a symbol of our past...more
If you are looking for fun, adventure, entertainment, and maybe a little bit of mischief, Las Vegas is the place for you. While New York City may be the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas is definitely the city with endless things to do. If you are...more
Myrtle Beach is a popular East Coast destination for tourists and vacationers traveling to South Carolina. There are miles of beautiful sandy shores, exhilarating activities for you and your family to enjoy and affordable prices for the whole...more
Deafness in one ear caused this woman to find normalcy in the mumblings she would often hear. Only when she found she could barely make out what others were saying did she think of asking for help.A manager of a popular park, this woman became among...more
The weather's finally becoming summery, and the lighter evenings and welcome rise in temperature mean that it's time to blow the dust off the barbecue from behind the shed and start making the most of it. The first summer barbecue with your friends...more
But getting things in order is much more than just finding some random place to stay. You will want to make sure that your visit to Berlin Germany is a comfortable one, one that you will have many fond memories of.Some people automatically think that...more
London is rich with beautiful landscapes, places to get together and have fun, and incredible sights to see. Combinations of new and old make London a truly wonderful experience. Before heading to London book your stay online with a holiday...more