Welcome to “Going Places!”
A travel blog brought to you by The GO Group, a ground transportation company serving more than 60 airports worldwide and its mascot Vinnie Van Go. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you’ll want to check out Vinnie's tips, recommendations and “news you can use.”
IF IT'S 7 AM IN SYDNEY --WHAT TIME DO I TAKE MY LIPITOR?
Posted On: 02/22/2016BY GUEST BLOGGER KATHY GOINS How do you manage your medication schedule when you travel across time zones? My discussions with frequent travelers revealed that there are two schools of thought:...
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Vinnie Recommends these Smoochable Sites for Valentine’s Day
Posted On: 02/05/2016Looking for the ultimate romantic spot to buss your babe on Valentine’s Day? Vinnie says these are the top romantic hot spots to melt your honey’s heart:...
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Survey Says One Fourth of Travelers Now Book Packages
Posted On: 01/19/2016Slightly more than 25 percent of travelers book packages instead of individual services...
5 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling
Posted On: 01/11/2016Traveling can be an exhilarating and life-affirming experience. You plan for weeks to get everything in order, and then you are ready to have some fun. What isn’t fun? Having your identity stolen...
3 Ways to Score Premium Economy Seats
Posted On: 01/02/2016As airline seats continue to shrink in both pitch and width, maximizing legroom is priority number one for many travelers. All of us have been in that uncomfortable situation where the person in...
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Top Tips for Holiday Travel
Posted On: 11/10/2015Traveling for the holidays? Before you pack your bags, Vinnie suggests you do a little research to help you cope with long lines, delayed flights, lost luggage and other indignities....
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Hotels Up Their Game with Upscale Amenities
Posted On: 10/15/2015Mini-bars and standard room service are passé. Today’s savvy hotels are offering over-the-top amenities to make guest-stays more memorable....
Travel Stories That Will Give You Nightmares
Posted On: 10/09/2015Were you stuck on the tarmac for an hour before take off? Did you and your luggage take different flights? Did you miss a connection because an airline rep gave you the wrong information? You are...
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Vacationers Prefer to Plan Rather than Wing-it
Posted On: 09/26/2015When it comes to vacations, more travelers opt to plan every detail than those who plan nothing according to surveys we conducted....
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Oktoberfests Kick Off Fall Fun
Posted On: 09/02/2015When the air turns crisp, the leaves turn colors, Vinnie knows it’s time for beer and brats! He says say you don’t have to be German to enjoy Oktoberfest! Check out Vinnie's favorite fests....
Learn Vinnie's #1 Pick for Fall Getaway
Posted On: 08/17/2015Thinking about a mini vacation this fall, Vinnie recommends Cancun from October 30 to Novembe 2. Your visit will be timed just before the resort area’s pricey high season and you’ll be able to...
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Pedal Around the City with Bike Sharing Programs
Posted On: 08/05/2015Vinnie Van GO says the next time you are in a new city, take advantage of the growing bike-sharing phenomenon, which is touted as an economical, environmentally friendly and healthy way to traverse...
You Won't Believe How Some Travelers Behave
Posted On: 07/23/2015For the third time this year, the Cambodian police have arrested a group of tourists for taking pictures with their pants down at Angkor Wat, the sacred and historic complex of Hindu and Buddhist...
