According to GoRving.com, these are the most popular destinations for RVers: 1. North Rim of the Grand Canyon (Arizona) 2. Devils Tower (Wyoming) 3. Mt. Rushmore (South Dakota) 4. Disney World (Florida) and one of my favorite places… 5. Outer Banks (North Carolina)
Traveling with Pets
Dogs like to nap often, even on the road! Almost twenty-five percent of us will take our beloved dog(s) with us on summer vacation, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association. It goes without saying that you need to make sure that wherever you are staying will also welcome Fido. Even if a resort or condo or… Read More
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Extends Airline Passenger Protections
Be advised… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden fees. The rulemaking finalized today builds on passenger protections… Read More
Are Bathrooms a Luxury or a Right on Airplanes?
In recent years, airlines have been socking it to air travelers with all kinds of fees, from checked bag fees to paying extra for an aisle seat. There has even been talk about pay toilets. The latest news is even more disturbing than having to pay to use the facilities. Ryanair typically has three bathrooms on each airplane. Recently, they… Read More
How to Get the Lowest Airfares During the Holidays
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during the holidays, so do airfares. From Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The worst days will be: Tuesday before Thanksgiving… Read More
Too Late to Get a Good Deal on Holiday Travel
If you don’t act soon, you’ll be paying premium prices on holiday airfares. The average airline ticket cost $64 more than this time last year. The best deals on airfares are right now—mid-October until the second week of November. After that, the fares will increase by about $5 every single day! If you’re planning to wait and snag last minute… Read More