All Entries in the "Lifestyle/Health" Category
PlanetWare.com Review
Travel Websites 8.5/10 Most travel sites provide information on hotels, restaurants, and attractions in far-flung reaches of the world, but neglect the U.S. PlanetWare.com includes great details and photos for attractions across America both well-known and obscure. Enter in your particular hobbies and interests—scuba diving, doll collecting, museums—and see what pops up. Or search by […]
Hotels.com Review
Travel Websites 8.5/10 Whether you’re traveling with the family or going on a business trip, it’s nice to know you are booked at a hotel that meets all your specific needs. With Hotels.com, you can search for hotels in any location by the amenities they provide: pool, pets, free breakfast, gym, etc. Book a room […]
Wayn.com Review
Travel Websites 9/10 Today the young people who love to network with friends have the opportunity to share their travel experiences with others around the world. Wayn.com (“Where are you now?”) lets users set up a profile and share their photos, stories, travel experiences, and advice. You can connect with friends and family back home […]
IgoUgo.com Review
Travel Websites 9/10 IgoUgo.com is more than a travel booking site; it’s also a platform for members’ blogs, photos, stories, and tips, providing visitors with personalized information. If you have a friend who travels a lot, you can follow his or her journeys on this site. Contributors—even you—can earn points that count for online gift […]
Tripadvisor.com Review
Travel Websites 9.5/10 www.tripadvisor.com A comprehensive travel site that helps you search for flights, hotels, restaurants, and attractions all over the world, Tripadvisor.com is a trusted tool for planning your next trip. You can even get recommendations for fun activities to try in your own hometown, ranked with user reviews and comments. Real-life travelers submit […]
Connecting with International Friends through travel social networking sites
By Brittany Rowland If you’re young, footloose, and fancy free, you can still stay connected with friends and family back home through online social networking sites designed specifically for travelers. More and more travel agent sides are implementing social networking tools that allow users to connect with one another to share photos, stories, tips, and […]
Tips for Booking Inexpensive Flights Online
By Brittany Rowland Whether you’re flying for business or pleasure, there are techniques you can use to get the best deals on flights online. Start looking early, but not too early. It helps if you know your travel times at least 3 weeks in advance; you’re unlikely to find a good deal if you wait […]
Booking Trips on a Budget: Comparing Priceline and Hotwire
By Brittany Rowland Everyone enjoys a vacation every now and then; the challenge is finding good deals on flights, hotels, and ground transportation. Many online travel site let you search for fair prices and make arrangements from the comfort of your home. Priceline.com and Hotwire.com are two sites in particular that offer savings and special […]
Lean Cuisine Diet Review
Diet Plan 6.5/10 By Lane Reid Though not really a diet I have always found it easy to lose weight by eating pre-packaged meals with limited calories. It prevents cheating. Lean Cuisine has been around for a long time. It’s an old classic, but still it can be effective for dieting – especially for those […]
Get Lean Diet Review
Diet Plan 6.5/10 By Lane Reid This diet regimen concocted by Stew Smith a former Navy Seal is for those that are really serious about losing weight. One of the recommendations in the diet is eating more meals than normal 5 to 6 per day spaced about every 3 hours. This is to help you […]
The Gluten Free Diet Review
Diet Plan 8/10 By Lane Reid Though not really a weight loss diet some people may find that they have gluten intolerances without even knowing it. If a person is intolerant to gluten they will likely experience bloating as the body retains fluids to help fight off the allergic reaction. Many people also have celiac […]
Mayo Clinic Diet Review
Diet Plan 7/10 By Lane Reid Though complex and difficult to comprehend at times this is basically a good diet put forth by one of the most respected health clinics in America. It is officially developed by the clinic through research and experience. The diet is broken down into two phases: “Lose it!” which is […]
Nutrisystem Diet Review
Diet Plan 7.5/10 By Lane Reid As with most mass market, the claims on this diet are about how to take the weight off gradually and keep it off – except they have Janet Jackson as their spokesperson. The food centers on Low Glycemic index foods that are of course – slow carbs. Other components […]
The South Beach Diet Review
Diet Plan 8.5/10 By Lane Reid The South Beach diet may be known for its protein intake as a key component but it also calls for plenty of fiber through fruits and vegetables. High fiber and lean protein foods are the most nutritious and send satiation signals to the brain according to Dr. Aurther Agatston […]
The Juice Fast Diet Review
Diet Plan 9/10 By Lane Reid This diet is similar to the Lemonade fast in many respects except that you can stay on it for as long as you like. The formula is simple, buy a good juicer and start juicing your meals from kale, lettuce, spinach, apples, pears, carrots and the like. You can […]
Weight Watchers Diet Review
Diet Plan 8/10 By Lane Reid The caption on the front of the web site says a lot about the Weight Watchers diet, “Dont eat less, eat smart.” This diet is best for those wanting a structured program. It has the PointsPlus program which allots points based on the foods in the recipe. It’s focused […]
