In the Friday Five, the Traveler's Joy team links to some of the most intriguing travel-related items, feature stories, and websites. Among our finds this week: Tips for taking better travel photos, creative ways to stretch your vacation dollars, and rafting the Colorado River via Google Maps.
How to take better travel photos and videos. Don't miss the videos for dozens of great tips.
City maps with a twist. By replacing place names with creative adjectives and phrases, these maps certainly give you insight into top neighborhoods and destinations. A few highlights include Las Vegas, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans.
4 budget-friendly tips to get more for your money while vacationing. TJ blogger Annie Shustrin also shares some great advice on stretching your honeymoon dollars here.
Google's Street View now features the Grand Canyon. Hope you're ready for a little rafting on the Colorado River.
7 affordable and amazing beach resorts. Featured property Kauai Beach Resort is a longtime favorite of TJ staff members.
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