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Traveling this summer? Vinnie Van GO spoke with travel expert and freelance writer Maricel Tabalba about her tips for keeping your home safe and secure while away. 7 Ways to Secure Your Home When Traveling When it comes to traveling, many people plan out every detail of their vacation – what hotel they’ll be staying

Vinnie Van GO and his team think every day is Earth Day! We asked experts from around the world for their tips, ideas and products to help people travel green year round: Corey Determan, owner of Deep Horizons Travel, a Dream Vacations franchise, specializes in responsible travel. He says going green starts with choosing the

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, Vinnie Van GO recommends these events offering fun for the entire family. Eco-minded travelers are encouraged to participate whether at home or on the road. San Francisco: The San Francisco Earth Day 2017 Festival & Climate Rally draws more than 10,000 people from the Bay Area and beyond.

Thirteen percent of frequent travelers expect to lose or have lost their complimentary TSA Pre-Check status, according to surveys conducted by GO Group, LLC, an international transportation provider and GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation provider . The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) announced that as of February 2017, it was significantly reducing access to

Planning a family vacation? Vinnie Van GO asked family travel expert Grainne Kelly for tips! Spring and summer are almost here and that means – it’s family travel time…time to book those hotel reservations and airline tickets and get the kids ready for the trek to a fun family destination. This can be a perfect

Has your flight been delayed or do you have a long layover at an airport? Vinnie says don’t dismay, play! Travelers who find themselves with 30 minutes to spare at Cancún International Airport can treat themselves to a fish pedicure. Soak weary feet in warm water while tiny fish swarm and nibble away calluses and

Vinnie Van GO asked personal finance expert Maricel Tabalba for her tips when traveling abroad: Do your homework before you finish packing and handling your finances overseas will be a breeze. While there’s little you can do in advance to avoid the expenses of, say, breaking your camera or ordering a few too many margaritas,

Connectivity far outweighs all other hotel amenities according to a recent survey conducted by The GO Group, LLC., which provides ground transportation at more than 90 airports worldwide and GO Airport Express, which serves O’Hare International and Midway airports in Chicago. Almost 200 people participated in the survey which asked travelers, what, aside from breakfast,

Vinnie Van GO says brunches and bouquets are boring! So he consulted with travel experts to find these unique spa packages just for mom – even if the mom is you! Travel and event planner India K. Robinson, founder of “Confessions of a Spa Bunny” is hosting a Paint and Sip spa event on May

Vinnie Van GO Shares these Tips from guest writer Yijen Liu, VP of Product at Mezi Home for the holidays. It’s a phrase ingrained into our minds since we were mere babes; written in greeting cards, sung gleefully in songs, and murmured by many as we sprint through to the New Year’s Eve finish line.

Need gift ideas? Vinnie Van GO connected with travel writers and experts for these recommendations. Those who value personal space (and hygiene) will love CREATE-A-SPACETM . This new gadget allows airline passengers to create their own armrest or share the armrest with the person sitting next to them, without having to rub elbows,and the lower

No need to hibernate this winter. The travel experts at The GO Group think you should grab (or rent!) your skates, head to these ice rinks and embrace the winter chill. Skate your worries away for free surrounded by Chicago’s stunning skyline at the Millennium Park ice rink. Be sure to check out your reflection

The end of summer doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying fresh produce and other locally made goodies. The travel experts at The GO Group, LLC, the nation’s largest ground transportation company, suggest these winter farmers markets to keep the culinary doldrums away. Founded in 1980, the 32nd Street Farmer’s Market in Baltimore is a

If you prefer tricks over treats and scares over sweets for Halloween the travel experts Vinnie has some great ideas for ghoulish fun! While Chicago is probably known more for its infamousgangsters than ghosts, ChicagoHauntings Tours offers multiple bus tours exploring the city’s dark past led and narrated by 25-year veteran paranormal researcher Ursula Bielski,

If you are planning a trip to Phoenix, here are five attractions you won’t want to miss. They come to you directly from Vinnie Van GO and the travel experts at The Go Group. Papago Park There are plenty of hiking and biking trails in Papago Park, where you can enjoy the Sonoran Desert habitat

Walking tours, bikes, buses, boats and Segues are great ways to see many sights and attractions in a city. But The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation company, points out there is a zippier way to go. Many cities are now offering zip line tours and other aerial attractions that offer spectacular views as

Despite reports of missed flights and massive waits in TSA lines at the airport, most travelers have not noticed an increase in wait times during the past four months according to surveys conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. Of the 233 respondents, 48

Great art isn’t restricted to museums. Vinnie Van GO recommends these walking tours to view whimsical sculptures, murals and other inspirational works across the world: Looking for something offbeat in the Big Apple? Check out the New York Graffiti and Street Art Tours in Bushwick, a working class district with pieces from artists around the

Looking 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: The way to get your pulses racing in Chicago is to head to the Willis Tower Skydeck Ledge. The glass ledge, which extends 4.3 feet from the Skydeck,

Vinnie is thrilled at the news that The GO Group is now offering a lower cost private car service in London, serving Heathrow, Gatwick, and three smaller airports. Fares are approximately 30% less than a taxi. To celebrate, the little guy is offering a few bargain sightseeing suggestions in a city where bargains are difficult