All Posts Tagged With: "vacation"
Tips for Finding Low Airfare
Travelers hoping to score a low airfare for travels this fall and winter need to be more resourceful than ever. Coupled with reduced seat capacity, less flight options and the impact fuel prices have had on the airlines, a “cheap” ticket can be hard to find. But, it is not impossible. It is easy to [...]
Cruising from Alternative Ports
Florida has more cruise ports than any other U.S. state including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Port Canaveral. Yet, alternative ports are attractive to cruisers who are looking to save some money without sacrificing their vacation. From New York, Baltimore, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Mobile, Alabama, and more there are new cruise vacations waiting to [...]
Rising Gas Prices Resulting in Travel Incentives
Nationally, gas prices are averaging just under $3.80 a gallon and just two weeks ago, those filling up at the pump were paying more than $4.00. This unpredictable commodity has caused travelers to change their travel plans this summer and have resulted in travel suppliers and hotels offering incentives to encourage visitors. A recent AAA [...]
5 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Cruise
Today’s cruising market can offer a variety of options often overwhelming to a first time passenger, while constantly offering something new for the well-seasoned traveler. A few cruising benefits include flexibility, value, options, variety, and a sampling of destinations. “No other type of vacation offers the variety of experiences – worldwide destinations, diverse itineraries, varying [...]
Travelers Who Wait Might Have a Disappointing Christmas: Nearly 60 Million Airline Seats will not be offered
Increases in fuel prices have translated into less services received when flying, new fees levied to travelers, a continued seat reduction in flight capacity, and even defunct airlines. However, according to the Official Airline Guide (OAG), nearly 60 million airline seats will be eliminated in the 4th quarter of 2008, compared to available seats in 2007…just [...]
Lucky 8’s: Traveling on 08-08-08
Today people are taking advantage of lucky eights by traveling on this triple digit day of 08-08-08. Travel suppliers and hotels use this good fortune date to help market their properties and destinations allowing travelers some lucky deals (and many of these specials are available through August or into the fall). August 8th coincides with [...]
No Free in Flying
The airlines are not showing any signs of slowdown with continuing to hit travelers with additional fees for items that were once free. Even for those frequent fliers who have earned miles and the benefits of free tickets, this advantage is becoming no more. This week alone, JetBlue announced with much criticism its new charge [...]
Avoiding Baggage Fees: Organized Packing Tips
If rising airline ticket prices, new fees being levied by airlines, restrictions on what you can take in your carry-on, and reduced flight capacity for travel destinations were not causing enough complications for travel, now travelers have to deal with fees for actually taking clothes, shoes and toiletries with them. If you are like me, [...]
Freedom to Explore: Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class Ships
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class ships provide passengers with options aplenty on the high seas. Three new mega cruise liners are sailing Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries with offerings from 4- to 14-night cruises. Freedom and Liberty of the Seas rotate between Eastern and Western 7-night itineraries from the ports of Miami and Port Canaveral. Independence of [...]
Under The Old Apple Tree
Oak Glen, California is where you go to find apple picking fun, historical turn of the century reenactments of village living, community barbeques, and old west gun fights. Start your day off with some apple picking. If apples aren’t in season, turn to berry picking. There are many farms along Oak Glen Drive that have [...]
Travelers Can Avoid a ‘Walley World’ Vacation Experience
Part of a traveler’s vacation memories are complete with stories of things “they did” while traveling, not just focused on the destination or the resort. A traveler’s tale might express how they went swimming with dolphins, or participated in an adventurous zip line tour, retraced Carrie and gang’s steps in a Sex and the City [...]
Discover Atlantis
Atlantis is not a hidden city anymore…it is a treasured gem in the Bahamas. Atlantis Resort offers tropical escapes for all ages with turquoise waters, sandy beaches, on-site dolphin encounters, fabulous pools, a water park complete with tubes, water slides through an aquarium and its sea life, fantastic cuisine, casino gaming, amazing views, tropical beverages, [...]
Short Cruises Present Budget-Friendly Vacations with Full Amenities
Weekend getaways are often times just what the doctor ordered to re-energize one’s mind, body and soul or to just have a little fun. Cruising on a three-night itinerary can fit the bill without breaking the bank. These cruises offer great cuisine, accommodations and entertainment as well as the opportunity to experience the Bahamian culture. [...]
Refugio State Beach
With the nearby cities of Solvang to the northeast and Santa Barbara to the southeast, Refugio State Beach is the perfect camping getaway. Whether you are tent or RV camping Refugio State Beach is a great spot to park yourself. This beach has great waves that can turn pretty intense on a dime. Maybe that [...]
Lazy Days of Summer: 3 Top East Coast Beach Vacations
Even with living in a year-round tropical paradise, I grew up in the Mid West where summer trips to the beach were a highlight. Memories of summers on the Jersey Shore still to this day conjure up childhood experiences and stir up the senses. There is something about a beach escape that immediately puts me [...]
Natures Own Slip and Slide
Surrounded by massive multicolored boulders in a spectacularly beautiful landscape, Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon provides you with one of the most scenic and relaxing recreation areas in Arizona. This natural water slide is lined along one side with a naturally formed sandstone shelf sitting area and the other side has a [...]
An Inexpensive Way to Enjoy Palm Springs
My favorite way to spend the day is exploring my own town, Palm Springs, California. A fun walk with a hike at the end is a little challenging but a perfect way to fill the day. You will make unique finds and discover quiet roads and trails. The only money it costs is what you [...]
Preparing to Disconnect from Work
Vacation time is a precious resource and often one that is not used because of being too busy at work or other excuses. Author of Smooth Landings (2006) and The Power of Dream Trips (2009) Michael MacNair says “Work life balance is the issue of our times. Just because we can stay connected does not [...]
The Only Thing You’ll Find is Your Tombstone
That is what Ed Schieffelin was told when he set out to prospect the mountains nearby, and thus, Tombstone received its name when he struck silver and staked his claim. It changed this desolate spot to a busy mining town in the 1870’s. Twenty years later, after prospecting in Alaska and Oregon, Ed Schieffelin [...]
7 Ways to Save for a Great Last-Minute Vacation
Making the ends meet and even trying to get ahead financially all year long, families may often postpone thinking about vacation planning until summer has already begun. Even if you haven’t been saving all year long, you can still plan and afford a great family getaway.Here are 7 tips to help you find a little [...]
Go on a Mini-Vacation: Take a Weekend Roadtrip Without Breaking the Bank
Cabin fever has been settling in lately. Gray skies and bitter winds keep the outdoors out of reach unless there is somewhere to go by car. Since school is in session during the week, often a weekend road trip can be just the thing to pull the family out of the funk of winter blues. [...]
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