A few years ago airlines got shrewd. They learned they could make a lot of money by charging extra fees (known as ancillary fees) for all kind of things including: 1. First checked bag ($25 – $45) 2. Second checked bag ($30- $55) 3. Carry-on bag (free – $100) 4. Printed boarding pass (free – $10) 5. Priority boarding ($25… Read More
New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise
Where in the world: 11-day New Orleans with 7-day Caribbean Cruise Book by: June 22, 2015 (for best price or until sold out) Departure Dates: June ’15 – April ’16 Cost: $799pp Why I Like It: At this price, you’re only paying $72 a day for this fantastic vacation! What’s more, New Orleans is one of the best southern cities…. Read More
National Parks Pass Contest Winner Announced
The contest is now over and the winner is…Zane P. Congratulations, Zane! And thanks to all of you who entered. Better luck next time! I’ll be announcing the next contest soon, so you may want to sign up for my free weekly newsletter. This way you’ll always know about freebies, new book releases, ghost news, my trip pick of the… Read More
Italy & Ireland Trip
Where in the world: 8-day Dublin & Rome Book by: June 30, 2015 (for best price or until sold out) Departure Dates: June – December ’15 Cost: $1,499pp Why I Like It: Arguably, two of the best cities in Europe are Dublin, Ireland and Rome, Italy. They are safe, easy to navigate, and tourist friendly. Plus, there is so much… Read More
Ten Things Smart Cruisers Know
Cruising is a complicated industry. If you don’t know what you’re doing you could overpay and/or have a bad experience. Here are a few tips to ensure the best experience: 1. Use a travel agent who specializes in cruises. They know way more than you can ever find out online about a cruise ship, etc. Plus, they are privvy to… Read More
Grand Oasis Resort Stay (All-Inclusive)
Where in the world: 4-day Mexico Resort Stay Book by: July 6 Departure Dates: Until Sold Out Cost: $659pp Why I Like It: This trip is perfect for a short getaway. You can have a lovely mini-vacation and only take one day off work! Plus, you can probably talk your mom or sister into taking your kids since it would… Read More