Restaurants and other businesses want to thank our veterans and active military members on Veterans Day with FREE or discounted food or services on Nov. 11, 2016. Proof of military status is required for most offers, so be prepared to show ID verifying your service, or be in uniform. As always, the Veterans Day freebies and deals don't cover alcohol, gratuity or tax, and most restaurant offers … [Read more...]
Best airports for layovers
Stuck at the airport? It happens to everybody. As airports ramp up the quality of restaurants, and designer shopping, killing time can actually be enjoyable. Or, head downtown if your layover is more than eight hours. Here are the best airports around the world to spend time, from Airfare Watchdog and Jetsetter: Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson (ATL) Short (1-4 hours): Nap - or just … [Read more...]
Travel deals for fall & winter getaways
Travel deals: If you've got the urge to get away, take advantage of one of these great airfare and hotel deals for fall and winter, for travel to to the Caribbean and the South Pacific, Europe and Asia. Book now to get the best deals for holiday travel. Fiji Airways is celebrating its national pride after a Fijian athlete won the first-ever gold medal for the island nation at the recent … [Read more...]
Free entry to US National Parks
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service by visiting one of more than 400 national parks, preserves, historic sites and monuments FREE on Monday, August 22, 2016. That list includes the Statue of Liberty in New York City, and Yosemite National Park in California. The birthday freebie is in addition to more than a dozen days every year the NPS grants free admission to the sites … [Read more...]
Speed Through Airport Security Like a VIP
We've all been hearing about airport security lines as long as three hours, causing people to miss their flights. But you can zip through airport security like a VIP with a "known traveler" card that gets you onto the expedited TSA PreCheck line. If you fly more than twice a year, you are a fool not to carry this magical card, which costs $85 or $100 for five years, depending on which of two … [Read more...]
Tax Day travel deals to book now
If your budget is bleeding from your IRS 1040, take some of the pain out of your 2015 tax bite by booking one of these tax day travel deals, for travel now or later this year, including deals that wipe away local room taxes. Kimpton Hotels, which operates Kimpton, Palomar and Monaco brands, among others, has different deals for their hotels in different cities: The four Kimpton Chicago locations … [Read more...]
National Park Week FREE park entry
Celebrate our glorious national parks and historic sites during National Park Week, April 16 to 24 with FREE admission. 2016 is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, with special events at many parks. Here's what's on the calendar everywhere for National Park Week: April 16: National Junior Ranger Day Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids can take part in fun programs and earn a … [Read more...]
Best free apps for travel
If your upcoming vacation plans include international travel, some great FREE mobile apps will help you save time, money and stress before, during and after your trip. I rely on these as a bona fide road warrior. For most of us, the basic free versions are enough, or you can opt to upgrade to paid versions for additional features. ecoxplorer travel tips: renew your Passport now avoiding … [Read more...]
Hard Rock Hotels gives guests guitars
The newest hotel room amenity goes well beyond fluffy robes and slippers. Hard Rock Hotels now provide guests with a pre-reserved Fender guitar for jam sessions in their rooms. The Amplified package also includes a floor amp, headphones, and a souvenir hat to tell everybody "I Got Plugged In @ Hard Rock Hotels". The press release I received from Hard Rock Hotels says it is "committed to … [Read more...]
Spring travel deals and other news
March Madness: Spring fever usually includes an itch to go somewhere. Here are some of the best spring travel deals plus some other travel news and tidbits. Airfare deals: Delta Airlines is offering discounts on travel within the USA and to international destinations including Europe and the Caribbean. Just purchase your ticket before Wednesday, Mar. 9 to get the deal. Details here. Cathay … [Read more...]
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