Category: Trip Planning
Find Your Perfect Beach Vacation – Automatically
What’s your definition of an ideal beach? It’s a bit different for each of us. For me it’s a long stretch of fine sand that curves to a distant point (not so soft that your foot sinks in and your can’t walk well – sure I’m choosy, this is my fantasy!). The waves should be [...]
Plan Your Own Cruise Shore Excursions – Save Time and Money
Planning and booking private shore excursions can not only save money, but more importantly save you from waiting in long lines, herded like lemmings in and out of €˜authentic’ reenactments and opportunities to buy the finest gift items (reproduced in China) that you’ve ever seen. (Yes, I’m jaded; I’ve been on one too many tours [...]
Will Alitalia Be Next To File For Bankruptcy?
Will Alitalia Airlines make it an even number – 4 airlines to go belly up in April? In the first six days of April , Aloha Airlines, ATA, and SkyBus Airlines have all ceased operation leaving thousands of travelers stranded across the United States. Yes, times are tough and high oil prices are leaving weakened [...]
Meet Zonder – A Great Place to Find Your Summer Vacation Rental
Here’s a great site for finding a perfect vacation rental this summer (or any other time of year for that matter). Renting vacation homes, villas or condos can be a cumbersome process. Yes, there are lots of great internet sites with thousands of places for rent by their owners, but often the devil is in [...]
Get Out Your Wallet – Delta Has Gone Fee Crazy!
Watch out for the new and increased fees being charged by Delta Airlines – they are out to nickel and dime us to death! After several failed attempts to raise fares (due to escalating jet fuel costs), Delta had to lower fares again to compete with other airlines. So now they are going to stick [...]
10 Ways to Save Money On Board a Cruiseship
You’ll need these money saving tips while on board your next cruise because we all know the cruise reservation price is just the beginning! The cruise lines are hoping you’ll spend twice your initial expenditure on fine wines, pool side drinks, shore excursions, at the gift shop and in the casino. It’s all about finding [...]
New Open Skies Agreement Changes Everything – Maybe Even Prices!
This week a new Open Skies Agreement between airlines of the United States and Europe goes into effect. So what, you say….why should I care? Well I believe this will change the entire face of global travel in the coming years. The new agreement (which was 6 years in the making) allows airlines to fly [...]
All Upper Class Airline Seats Are Not Created Equal
We’ve found a terrific site for comparing airline’s upper class seats, so you can see in advance exactly what kind of luxury or torture you’re buying in into. FlatSeat.com will help you be a smart, and comfortable, flier. What is it that would entice you to pay three times (or more) as much for an [...]
Personally Picked, Welcoming Accommodations
Nothing against mainstream hotel chains, but the more I travel, the more I seek out memorable accommodations that have distinctive personalities and offer the opportunity to interact with the local community and/or other travelers. Alastair Sawday, one of Britain’s prominent travel writers has a wonderful website that is perfect for finding hotels, bed and breakfasts, [...]
How To Get a Gate Pass at the Airport
The days are long over when you could walk to the departure gate with your loved one to wave goodbye as they boarded the plane. There are circumstances however when it is vital to accompany a family member to the gate and see them safely on board the aircraft. Here are the steps necessary to [...]
