Previous PostsNorfolk, New York Hideaway For Two?
July 9th, 2010
Hi Val, My boyfriend and I are planning to go on a weekend trip and are thinking of Norfolk, NY because we love food and wine. Any suggestion where we can stay and have fun at the same time? Michelle Dear Michelle, There aren’t a lot of hotels from which to choose in the small [...]
Budget Holding Me Hostel?
July 1st, 2010
Hi Val, I am a college student on a budget and would like to take a trip to a fun city sometime this summer. I will be traveling with someone else and we have a total of about $700 for airfare and don’t mind staying in a hostel. Thank You!!! Hi Cody, I recommend traveling [...]
Family Fun In Quebec
June 23rd, 2010
Hi Val, We are planning to go to Quebec and Montreal. Can you suggest anything we can do such as attraction parks or something fun for the whole family? Thanks, Lizabeth Dear Lizabeth, There are so many family-friendly options that I have posted a smattering for you to peruse. Family fun in Montreal : - [...]
Pints Vs. Pampering In Ireland
June 3rd, 2010
Hi Val, My husband and I are taking a one week tour of Ireland in August. We are flying into Shannon one day before our organized tour (Tauck) begins. We are trying to decide whether to stay that first night in Ennis at the Old Ground Hotel or in Bunratty at the Bunratty Castle Hotel. [...]
Get Me To A Spa By Train
June 2nd, 2010
Hi Val, I would like to go on a spa vacation in the NY area, that is accessible by commuter train. I would like to exercise every day with a trainer, diet, & have lots of trees, lakes & hiking around me. Onilaja Dear Onilaja, The following spas are accessible by either train or bus, [...]
Highway One Hotspots
May 25th, 2010
Val, My wife and I are planning to drive from LA to San Francisco along Highway One in June. I was just laid off so our budget is tighter than first anticipated, but we still want it to feel like a vacation. Do you have hotel, restaurant, and/or sightseeing ideas? Matt Hey Matt, The best [...]
Making Music And A Transfer in Milan
May 25th, 2010
Dear Val, I am flying into Milan in September. Do you have any tips for making my arrival and departure from the Milan/Malpensa airport any smoother? I am a musician and have my bags and my guitar to lug around. Jeff Dear Jeff, I hope this offers some advice that is music to your ears. [...]
Lazing On Lake Michigan
May 20th, 2010
Hi Val, My husband and I will be in Chicago this summer. We’d like to find a nice beach town along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan following our stay in Chicago. It should be within a 5-7 hour’s drive. Thanks, Judy Hi Judy, A drive along the West Michigan Pike will send you to [...]
Senior Savings
May 18th, 2010
Hi Val, Any specials or tips for the over 65 group…. websites you can recommend? Linda Hi Linda, Senior discounts start as young as 50 years old, which is good reason not to lie about your age when traveling. There are a slew of websites for seniors and here is just a sampling. Save 15% [...]
The “Door” To An Affordable Vacation
May 16th, 2010
Hi Val, My wife and I are flying to Chicago for a wedding on June 26, then plan to drive north to Door County on Lake Michigan for about 3 days and would like to stay at a B&B. I’m not sure how/where to begin to find the best deals without going to each and [...]
Niagara Falls Stays
May 13th, 2010
Hi Val, We are planning a weekend at Niagara Falls. Would like a fabulous view of the Falls plus a “deal.” Dear Donna, Niagara Falls never goes out of style. There are plenty of hotels on the Canadian side with weekend deals for the entire family or couples looking for alone time. Good news is [...]
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