After you’ve emptied your checking account and sold that last pint of sangue at the blood bank to cover your over-prized and under-valued airline ticket, the next biggest chunk of change is spent on lodging. This is possibly the most important decision a traveler makes when booking travel and sadly this choice is often based on the...Read More
Howdy, gang, and welcome back to Travel Tip Tuesdays! This week, Robin and I are highlighting, what I am sure will be, my favorite reoccurring installment of Travel Tip Tuesdays. Readers Report … Tips from Real Travelers As you might remember, Robin and I are both accepting travel tips, ideas, and interesting tidbits of information from you,...Read More
The Province of Florence and the local tourism board recently announced a new campaign to ensure Americans continue to visit the Tuscan capital. The Fiorino Effect will begin May 15 and is scheduled to run through the end of 2008. Eligible tourists will receive discounts such as 10% off hotels and meals, 15% off theatre performance,...Read More
The blogosphere is full of fun travel ideas, new vacation options, and breathtaking travel photos to transport us easily, and cheaply, from our favorite armchair to whichever destination awaits our next “click.” And, now, the blogosphere has one more location to check out Travel Tip Tuesday. That’s right! Robin, of My Melange and I have joined...Read More
You might remember last year when I started a weekly series called “Travel Tip Tuesday.” After a six month, or so, hiatus, it’s back! It was always the plan to offer new vacation ideas, interesting travel deals, or why-didn’t-think-of-that tips to help ease your travel woes. But, I need your help! Do you have a...Read More
In honor of my home state, I present to you… Five Things To Do in San Antonio Standing proudly as the icon of Texas independence, and nestled on the banks of an ancient river, San Antonio is home to the nation’s oldest surviving cathedral. Now the eight largest city in America, San Antonio maintains an...Read More
Have you ever bought an airline ticket at what you thought was a decent rate, only to hear the price later dropped? Probably not, huh? You know why? Because most people, once they purchase their tickets, NEVER check back! Did you know if the ticket price drops after your purchase you have options? You can...Read More
For budget-savvy voyagers everywhere, I present to you, Travel Tip Tuesday. Each Tuesday, I will post a new travel tip, money-saving idea, or highlight a specific destination. Please join in. If you know of a great dollar-squeezing strategy, please share it either in the comments or through your blog. (Be sure and let us know...Read More
There are only 12 hours left to cast YOUR vote for the New Seven Wonders of the World! The field has been narrowed to 20 contenders, including – The Eiffel Tower– The Great Wall of China– The Roman Colosseum– Peru’s Machu Picchu– The Taj Mahal– The ancient city of Petra– The Statue of Liberty– The...Read More
For the first time in history, or well, in my memory, at least Almost Non-Stop Flights (you don’t really have to get off of the plane in Bologna) from Lamezia Terme, Italy to New York City, U.S.A That is right, you heard me… www.eurofly.it now has direct flights to the homeland, right from our little...Read More
