Tag Archives: holiday travel

Turkey Time Travel

Welcome to November. It’s the first day of the second to the last month of the year. Thanksgiving is exactly three weeks away. And you know what that means… let the travel nightmares begin. Thanksgiving is undeniably one of the busiest travel times of the year. However, not everyone is loading up the family to go over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house for a lavish turkey spread. Some folks use the extended holiday weekend to go skiing, while others take their family reunions on the road and let hotel chefs whip up their Thanksgiving meal. If … Continue reading →

Big Fun In The Big Apple

It’s no secret that New York City gets even busier during the holiday season. In my previous blog I detailed some of the seasonal events going on in “The Big Apple” during the months of October and November. This blog provides you with more information on the major holiday happenings that get underway in the city in late November and December. But, before I do that I wanted to tell you about a unique arts festival that is often overlooked given that it runs during a time when other, more famous events are being held in New York. The 25th … Continue reading →

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Make Holiday Travel Plans

Procrastinators be warned: When it comes to making holiday travel plans waiting until the last minute doesn’t pay. In fact, you’ll find in the end you are the one who will be paying big bucks to travel over the river and through the woods… In a previous blog I explained why airfare on some of the most popular domestic flights has gone up dramatically over the last few months. But, I also provided you with a noteworthy resource (remember I called it “my secret weapon”) to help you secure the lowest holiday airfare possible. Since then I have gathered a … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel—Good News, Bad News

If you want the secret to finding the cheapest airfare this holiday season you’ve come to the right place. I plan to reveal my secret weapon in the war against high airfare. But, first, let me tell you why you’re going to need my tip more than ever this holiday season. According to travel analysts, steeper fuel costs and fewer available seats on many U.S. flights are translating into some of the highest holiday airfares passengers have ever seen. Airfare experts say Thanksgiving ticket prices are averaging 3% to7% higher than last year and the last-minute sales for off-peak holiday … Continue reading →

Ways To Save On Holiday Travel

When I told my brother I had already gotten my daughter’s Halloween costume he about choked on the burger he was eating. He’s single and obviously has no clue that savvy parents who aren’t crafty enough to piece together a homemade disguise for their children buy Halloween costumes in August. Sure, fall just officially began today and most parts of the country are still basking in summer-like temperatures, but like it or not, the holidays will be here before we know it. Christmas is coming… and before that Thanksgiving. Not to mention Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, etc. The happy … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Travel Deals

I know. I know. It’s not even Mother’s Day yet and I’m already planning for Memorial Day. Well, if you are organizing a family vacation that includes more than just a couple of adults, then you know how critical it is to plan as far in advance as possible AND, perhaps, more importantly, you realize the benefits of taking advantage of travel deals. Here are a few I have my eyes on: A Rocking Good Time In New York If your family is looking for a fun place to have an early summer fling then you should consider heading to … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: This Is It!

For the past five weeks I have been sharing travel tips with you in a series called “Holiday Travel.” Well, the countdown we started more than 45 days ago is in its last days. Brace yourself fellow holiday travelers—we may be in for a wild ride. According to travel guru AAA, a record 64.9 million Americans will be hitting the highways, the rails and the sky during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, crowding the nation’s airports and roadways like never before. AAA says the number may even surpass 65 million depending on the weather. Either way, the projected … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: How To Save Money On The Way To Grandma’s House–Part 2

“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go…” I’ve got that song stuck in my head after hearing it being played over and over… (My 2-year-old is obsessed with “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and Chuck and his buddies break out in rousing version of the classic song at the end of the tape.) But, I digress. We’re continuing our “Holiday Travel” series with tips on how to save money while hitting the highways on the way to grandma’s (or whomever’s) this holiday season. The following are more money saving tips to consider prior to pulling into … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: How To Save Money On The Way To Grandma’s House

Well, here we are just two weeks shy of what official road warriors (those men and women at the American Automobile Association) are calling one of the busiest travel days of the year. It seems like just yesterday that I was blogging about the busy summer travel season… but, alas, time waits for no man and no man likes having to wait in traffic SO with that in mind this section of our “Holiday Travel” series takes us back to the basics. Yes, this blog is for all you merry motorists making your way to grandma’s house for the holidays. … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: 10 Ways To Stay Healthy On Vacation

Continuing with our series: “Holiday Travel” today we move on to another important issue related to holiday travel-—health. Winter’s crummy weather doesn’t only serve as the impetus for travel delays and cancellations, it wrecks havoc on people’s immune systems. To avoid being laid up in a hotel bed while the rest of your family is hitting the slopes or the beach consider following these tips: 1. Wash your hands frequently, especially before eating. 2. Examine dishes and utensils (make sure they are clean and dry) before using them. 3. If you are traveling abroad (places other than the United States … Continue reading →