As I talked about previously, my one new irritation with Spirit Airlines is the carry-on policy.  I know that I talked about using a backpack, but when I checked out the backpack when I got home, I was concerned about the shape and my clothes staying somewhat nice while I am transporting from one airline [...]

I am planning a quick getaway to New York City on the first weekend in October 2009.  My  main motivation for this birthday getaway is to see Hugh Jackman live in “A Steady Rain” (okay, who am I kidding, I want to see Daniel “James Bond” Craig as well). So, over the next couple of [...]

Does anyone else recall a time where you didn’t have to pay to check your luggage? It was all part of the flying – I fly, I have luggage, I can check my luggage (and pray that it doesn’t get lost).  Now, we are in a time where carry-ons are limited in size and number, [...]

Aly found this amazing article on cnn.com that gives a listing of 10 of America’s healthiest beaches and lake getaways.  A great thing about this article is that there are also ideas for where to stay and what the price range is for that particular hotel, lodge, etc.  In fact, it was informative enough that it [...]

How to find airline deals and travel for less. From April 2009 By Andrea Bennett If my e-mail inbox is any gauge of the current climate, travelers are looking for ways to cut costs on airfare. I’ve gotten lots of questions lately about “consolidator” fares. Do the bucket shops of yesteryear—which release blocks of tickets at [...]