Assessing Travel Amenities

Learning how to stretch your dollar is especially beneficial as the busy summer travel season kicks off. Fortunately, there are a number of airlines and hotels looking to help you get the most bang for your buck this season, including: United Airlines: The popular commercial carrier is catering to pet lovers. United recently opened a new kennel at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Now when you opt for the airline’s PetSafe service your fur baby will enjoy modern, ventilated and temperature-controlled units. The new kennel is located inside United’s cargo facility and can accommodate 28 pets. The facility also has temperature-controlled … Continue reading →

Save on the Souvenir Experience

When budgeting for a dream vacation, don’t forget to include the cost of souvenirs. After all, you want to take home at least one tangible memory of your ultimate getaway… and hopefully, it’s not just the toiletries from your hotel. These days several properties are making it easier and more affordable for guests to leave their favorite vacation destinations with souvenirs that will last longer than a plastic dashboard hula dancer. The select hotels are offering guests a chance to make their own souvenirs via classes, workshops, and other creative hands-on programs. Some of the most popular include: The Viceroy … Continue reading →

Spring Fling Without the Cha-Ching!

April showers bring May flowers… in your hotel room. It’s not often that you hear of hotels giving guests something for nothing, but this spring, the Hyatt Century City in Los Angeles is gifting visitors with the sweet smell of seasonal blossoms—for free. The popular L.A. lodging recently installed a flower cart beside its front desk. Upon check-in, guests are given a small vase and told they can design their own floral arrangement to bring up to their room, at no extra charge. Blossoms range from tulips, daisies, and irises to chrysanthemums, sunflowers and carnations. According to Hyatt staff, the … Continue reading →

Good News For People Who Travel With iPods

Are you addicted to your iPod? I must admit, if you are flying solo, having one sure helps pass the time when forced to stand in atrociously long airport security lines. And speaking of long security lines, have you ever come across a teen waiting in line not wearing an iPod? This next bit of travel news may be especially welcome to that segment of the population. According to Apple, beginning in 2007, six major airlines will install iPod connections in their in-flight entertainment systems. The on-board connection will be available on selected flights of United, Delta, Continental, Air France, … Continue reading →