Archive for December, 2009
New TSA Security Regulations
Here is an excellent article from Frommers.com that details the changes in play this week including what to expect, new TSA procedures, and tips for getting through security with the least delay. Important note: Although the news media have been reporting that all passengers must remain in their seats for the last hour of a [...]
New IRS Mileage Rate for 2010
Usually at this time of year everyone anticipates a hike in the IRS mileage rate. Surprise!! In 2010 the rate is going down – the 55 cent allowance for 2009 is being lowered to 50 cents per mile. The IRS predicts a generally lower transportation cost for the coming year than for last year. Let’s [...]
At Last – New Aviation Regulations For Flight Delays
In the midst of all the noise about health care reform and the crush of preparing for the holidays, you may have missed the good news about the new federal aviation regulations that limit the time airline passengers can be delayed on tarmacs to 3 hours. No longer will you risk being held hostage on [...]
Romantic Rome For The Weekend $399!
This sale from Alitalia really grabbed our attention! Imagine spending a romantic weekend strolling the cobbled streets and lanes of Rome with your heart’s desire. Stop for a cappuccino here, pick up a chic leather handbag there, oh new butter soft leather gloves? – well of course!…, and then let’s meander into a gelaterie to [...]
5Nt Disney World Family Vacation Only $699pp From JetBlue
JetBlue has some fantastic vacation deals out there for travel this winter. One of the best is a family vacation to Disney World Florida for the low price of $699 per person. The “Magic Your Way” package” includes air from New York (other cities available), 5 nights Disney All Star Movie Resort hotel (Quad occupancy), [...]
A Holiday Gift From British Airways – We're On Strike!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday – just not with us, seems to be the message from British Airways. A union vote yesterday authorized a strike to begin on December 22nd and run through January 2, 2010. If you have booked flights on British Airways during those dates, we would strongly recommend contacting British [...]
Don't Book A Resort Hotel Without Checking Oyster.com First!
In the world of websites that provide hotel information and customer reviews, Oyster.com stands out like a gleaming gem! If you haven’t found Oyster.com yet…. you’re going to love it. Oyster.com provides what sites like Trip Advisor have been missing – a consistent, trusted and candid voice. When you read an Oyster review, you know [...]
Power Up A Snowcat And Take It For A Spin At Crested Butte Colorado
Have you loved big brawny machines since childhood and always wished you could climb behind the wheel and power it up? Well the folks at Crested Butte Colorado understand completely and are ready to make your big hauling dreams come true with their Snowcat Driving Experience. Started in March 2009, the Snowcat Experience teams vacationers [...]
Sports and Entertainment Tickets At HUGE Discounts
Have you seen the latest Nationwide Sale alert from Travel Zoo.com? WOW! How does up to 80% off NBA tickets sound? You could see the Utah Jazz for $25 for two tickets, plus a $10 Fanzz Gift Card. Or the Golden State Warriors play the Phoenix Suns on 12/26 for $15, a 60% discount!! Or [...]
Kayak Launches New Tool To Keep All Your Travel Organized
The folks at Kayak.com have added a great new service to help keep all your travel reservations and information in one place. Kayak’s free itinerary magagement tool lets you consolidate all your travel elements in one file by forwarding reservation confirmations to your Kayak account. Kayak Trips will keep track of your airline hotel & [...]
