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Where to Get an Affordable Summer Tan

Sure, you could dig your plastic lounge chair out of the garage, dust it off, set it up in your backyard and let the sun take care of the rest, but wouldn’t you prefer to get your tan on in a place where the sun, surf, and sand work in harmony to give you that enviable golden glow? If money is an issue you are in luck. The following beach deals let you bake without going broke. Take a look: CONTINENTAL Right now Continental is offering amazing summer deals on flights to exotic locales. You can shake and bake on … Continue reading →

Affordable Summer Travel—Timing is Everything

No doubt about it, when it comes to finding travel deals timing is key. Especially if you are looking for bargains to tropical destinations such as the Caribbean. The good news is we are entering the slow period for places like Bermuda and Aruba, which hike their prices during the busy winter and spring months. If you have always dreamed of relaxing on the sunny shores of Grand Cayman or sipping tropical libations while floating in Bermuda’s cobalt blue waters now is the time to do so without going bankrupt in the process. Check out these discounted island vacations that … Continue reading →

Ways to Escape Old Man Winter

More than 54 inches of snow has fallen on our city so far this winter. Add that to the dozen or so days when the windchill readings were 20 to 50 degrees below zero (forcing schools and businesses to close), countless winter storm watches, and a blizzard warning, and you’ve got a weather pattern that has made even the heartiest Wisconsinite wish Old Man Winter would take a hike. Personally, I can’t wait to escape these bone-chilling temperatures and spend some quality time with my family in Hawaii. And I can’t tell you how many people have begged me to … Continue reading →

Love Day Travel Deals

Valentine’s Day is just a couple weeks away and if you are planning a romantic rendezvous with your sweetheart now is the time to start making your reservations. Hotels, resorts and B&Bs around the world are rolling out the rose petal strewn carpet for Love Day guests, but the best deals are going fast. In my previous blogs I listed heart warming Valentine’s Day travel packages designed for serious lovebirds. The following deals cater to couples that are looking to partake in activities outside their guest rooms. LAS VEGAS The MonteLago Village Resort, which is located about 17 miles from … Continue reading →

Travel Trends—“Parents-Only Vacations”

One of my daughter’s favorite books is “The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma’s.” It’s a cute story about how Brother and Sister bear spend a week at their grandparent’s house while Mama and Papa take a second honeymoon. The first time we read it together my 2-year-old demanded to know why the cubs weren’t going with their Mama and Papa on vacation. The concept is foreign to my daughter: A vacation without her—unthinkable. Compare that to my former colleague’s definition of “vacation.” He doesn’t consider it a true vacation if his three kids are along. No, if kids … Continue reading →