With all the bad weather we’ve been having, the news is full of stories about travelers stranded at airports all across America. I thought it might be a good time to write a post about what airports are good or bad during normal times. The following is a list of the FIVE BEST AIRPORTS IN THE U.S. (as far as… Read More
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Travel Channel’s $100,000 Trip Travel Channel is giving away a 14 day, super luxurious trip to Spain and Morocco worth $100,000. From first class airfare to nights in high end hotels (and $25,000 spending money), this contest is worth the price of admission. Contest ends 5 P.M. on March 24th. Win a trip to the Galapagos and more … Read More
It’s Wave Season, which means cheap cruises!
January and February are “wave season” for cruising. This means that cruise lines, cruise consolidators, and travel agencies offer their BEST DEALS OF THE YEAR. Typically, it’s also when at least one new cruise ship will set sail. Here is the low-down on three new cruise ships being launched this year. And boy do they have a lot to offer!… Read More
Downton Abbey’s Back!
Did you see the premiere last Sunday? Are you psyched for a new season? In honor of its 4th season, I thought I’d share some fun facts with other fanatical fans… Here are five things I bet you don’t know about Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle (for you less rabid fans who might not know–this is where the show is… Read More
24 Hours of Snowshoe Event
Snowshoe Mountain (West Virginia) is celebrating its 40th winter season by offering “24 Hours of Snowshoe Event.” This is an overnight endurance ski and snowboard race that will be held on January 11-12 on the lighted Silver Creek slopes. Teams of two to four people will compete during the 24-hour period. Many great prizes will be awarded, including a trip… Read More
Eat 12 Grapes If You Want To Have a Great New Year!
In Spain, grapes are considered good luck. People often make a wish when eating them, and at midnight on New Year’s Eve, it is a widespread custom to eat 12—representing good luck for each month of the upcoming year. Some Spaniards also superstitiously toss a bucket of water out the window to symbolize cleansing at the start of a new… Read More