by Beth Holmes | Jan 20, 2024 | Travel, Travel hacks, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Thanksgiving weekend set new records for the number of travelers going though airports, with over 2.9 million people flying on Sunday alone. It went remarkable smoothly, but it also sets the tone for what can be expected this Christmas season. So, some common sense...
by Beth Holmes | Jan 10, 2024 | Art & Culture, International, Places On Our Bucket List, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Affordable alternatives to popular tourist destinations, for those who want to keep costs and stresses low. Liverpool instead of London Just a little to the north is the origin of the Beatles and a major hive of museums and at galleries. Liverpool is a gorgeous city...
by Beth Holmes | Sep 28, 2023 | Travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Southwest is dialing back on their service that lets passengers pay to board sooner, making it available to fewer passengers. On Wednesday, Southwest Airlines announced that while they have not dropped their “EarlyBird” service from any flights, they are going to be...
by Beth Holmes | Aug 11, 2023 | Places On Our Bucket List, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Avoid Lake Tahoe. A major travel guide’s advice is making the region reconsider how it wants to manage tourism this summer. Fodor’s Travel Guide is used by millions to plan their vacations, with in-depth reviews and lists of the best and worst and so...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 22, 2023 | International, News, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Deadly heat in Europe means tourists and residents alike are advised to stay inside during this peak travel season. In Italy, Spain, and Greece, the second extreme heat wave in July is hitting, combining with expansive wildfires to make for a hellish tourist season....
by Beth Holmes | Jun 19, 2023 | Travel hacks, Travel tips
Skiplagging is a ‘travel hack’ many influencers suggest, using popular destinations with layovers as a way to get cheaper tickets to a more out-of-the-way destination. Skiplagging, also called “hidden city” ticketing, involves booking flights with a...
