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By now you’ve heard and read about the ordeal that thousands of Carnival Triumph passengers endured for several days. All the passengers are off the ill-fated ship now, but their vacation memories will last a lifetime. I’ve taken my family on many cruises, and several on Carnival. I think it’s one of the best ways […]
Frequent fliers always have their eyes on airfares. The costs of flying has soared recently, so this CNN story caught my attention today: Airfares have hit their lowest levels in 12 months. But you have to book now, because like most deals, these prices won’t last long. Rick Seany of FareCompare says domestic flights over the next […]
I have a few trips to book in the coming months, so I’ve been checking on airfares in recent weeks. Boy, are they high. And depressing. Until I checked again this week. No doubt about it, flying isn’t cheap. Travelocity says the average price for a domestic roundtrip ticket is $388. That’s up seven percent from last […]
This is the time of year many of you are dreaming of vacation. You may be planning your summer trip now. You’ve earned your time off and it’s important to you, so you don’t want to waste your money or time. SmarterTravel.com has some tips on making your vacation count. Here are some mistakes to avoid: Booking […]
Rising gas prices and soaring airfares mean higher costs for your summer vacation. But you can still find some good deals online.There’s no doubt, bargains are harder to come by these days. So it helps to have someone else look for you. I came across some really good travel Websites on Kiplinger. Whether you drive… or […]
Every year millions of passengers fly in the U.S… and almost everyone has some sort of complaint. Airline passengers know traveling isn’t easy. From running to catch a flight to cramming our bags into the overhead bin, it’s work. Here’s some advice to ease some of our frustrations, and take the pain out of flying. […]
Can you believe it’s almost summer? That means vacation. But with gas prices and airfares so high, are there any deals out there? It’s still April, and the kids are still in school, but the travel agents I talked to today gave me their top 3 pieces of advice as we look ahead to summer: […]
Spring break is right around the corner. A lot of you will be heading out-of-town for vacation. If you haven’t made plans yet, are you too late? For many in Oklahoma, spring break is just two weeks away, and after our record-breaking winter, you may want to put the blizzard and unbearable temperatures behind you.
Ever have a beef with an airline? Do you know who to complain to… or even how to complain? It’s all in an updated consumer guide put out by the Department of Transportation. If you fly quite a bit, or only occasionally, the “Fly Rights” guide is worth a look. From the best time of […]
My wife and I love cruise vacations, and recently returned from our latest adventure at sea. All went well, except for when the ship had to take drastic evasive maneuvers to miss several pods of whales heading straight for us. That happened while we were in the dining room (my steak and lobster plate ended […]
If you’re into photography and hi-tech toys, packing for vacation isn’t easy. Forget just one cord or cable or charger, and it can throw your trip into a tailspin. Here’s a picture of my backpack that contains most of my stuff for a recent Alaskan cruise. It must have weighed 25 pounds. I got my […]
My rants against airline fees has more ammunition. If you fly this summer, you’re probably paying extra. Airlines have quietly added extra fees for what they’re calling peak travel days. USA Today reports surcharges run from 10 to 30 dollars for each one-way domestic flight. Five big airlines — American, Delta, Continental, United and US Airways— have surcharges […]
