Next PostsCruise Expenses Can Add Up
December 27th, 2011
While you can theoretically get away with not pulling any extra cash out of your pocket, you’ll need a boatload of willpower, because there are enticing options onboard that will be tugging at your wallet from all sides. For instance, most cruise ships these days offer a myriad of specialty dining options in restaurants that [...]
All Car Rentals Are Not The Same
December 27th, 2011
Many folks will book the cheapest car rental company on the grounds that they all basically provide the same product. While essentially true, there are differences that many people overlook. These include the convenience of the rental location (on-airport vs. shuttle), counter wait times, age/mileage of vehicles and even the likelihood of undisclosed charges appearing [...]
Tuesday Is Not Always Flyday
December 27th, 2011
The advertised airfare sales often happen on a Tuesday; but the unadvertised ones are better and they can happen any moment of the week. So if consumers get trained to only look on Tuesday they will miss out on the really good sales. Sign up for airfare alerts and save.
How To Find Cheap Airfares In Any Season
November 27th, 2011
How to find cheap airfares any time, from our friends at www.airfarewatchdog.com
Major Retailers Help Americans Save Money On Gas
July 30th, 2011
Some major retailers want to help you save gas money this summer by offering general tips for keeping prices down at the pump. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch rounds up some big names that could help you save big. Wal-Mart is reducing gas prices at its stores in 18 states by 10 cents a gallon [...]
Tips To Save Gas Money On Your Next Road Trip
July 26th, 2011
Soaring gas prices can make it difficult to make those road-trip dreams a reality this summer. But there are ways to minimize costs and maximize miles traveled, if you plan to drive to your next vacation destination. Here are some tips from Red Roof: Pick someplace relatively close by to your home that only requires [...]
Keeping Fit For The Holidays
November 21st, 2010
When you’re on vacation for the holidays, the last thing on your mind is working out. After all, you’re away from your gym or the treadmill in your study. But when you think about it, the holidays are when you need exercise the most – especially with lots of food, lots of alcohol and lots [...]
Tips for Travelers with Food Allergies
October 3rd, 2010
Don’t know if there’s shrimp in your pad thai or mayo in your lobster roll? Fodor’s lists the following to-do’s for a hive-less vacay. 1. Research the local diet so you know what to expect. 2. Know the lingo. 3. Bring your own snacks on the plane. 4. Pack a picnic at local health-food stores [...]
Tips For A Bedbug Free Trip
September 19th, 2010
Anti-Bedbug Travel 101 By Caroline Shin Check yourself before you check in. You don’t want to be the unwitting carrier. As soon as you open your hotel room door, take a deep breath and sniff for a “sweet” or “musty” smell. It’s also been compared to raspberries or coriander. To bedbugs, beds are restaurants where [...]
jetBlue’s AYCJ Pass: So Many Flights, So Many Questions
August 31st, 2010
By Laura Lippstone So you got in under the wire and got one of those JetBlue “All You Can Jet” airline passes. The one with unlimited travel from September 7 to October. 6. Sixty-plus destinations, and you don’t know the first thing about much of what you picked. And in some cases, you’re still not sure where [...]
Single Parent Travel Tips
July 13th, 2010
Make vacation planning a family affair Plan the trip together. Get kids involved with internet searches and ordering brochures and maps from the Tourist bureau. Find The Perfect Trip Talk to your outfitter and ask them to help you pick the best match for you and your family Strike A Balance Plan group trips which [...]
Eco-friendly Travel Tips
June 23rd, 2010
By Caroline Shin As we reel from the environmental horror of the Gulf oil spill, we can also do our small part to travel the world more responsibly. Calculate your flight and car emissions on CarbonFootPrint.com. Rent energy-saving hybrid cars. Buy the local fruits and vegetables in your travel destination. They haven’t made their way [...]
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