green living, smart spending
Amelia Earhart’s 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is being added to a select group of vehicles on the National Historic Vehicle Register. The pioneering aviator’s vehicle is only the 33rd vintage vehicle to be inducted into the only federally recognized program to document the historical and cultural significance of the automobile. That compares with more than
Read more
Low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways is launching new routes from four cities in the USA to London with an airfare sale starting at just $159 one-way. The new flights are from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Boston to London Gatwick, beginning in June 2023. That’s in addition to routes announced recently from New
Read more
JetBlue is promoting its new NYC-Paris route with airfares starting at $479 roundtrip. Of course, with a deal that good, there are rules and limitations. The flights between JFK and CDG (Charles de Gaulle Airport) don’t begin until June, but you must book your $479 flights by midnight March 9th. It’s for travel to
Read more
With so many options for any lifestyle and budget, it can be a daunting task to find the perfect weekend getaway. Romantic escape or urban adventure? Beach or mountain retreat? Road trip or staycation? Cruise or camping? Sightseeing Adventures Close to Home – Be a tourist in your hometown or nearby. Take advantage of annual
Read more
March is Women’s History Month. Here are the top women’s history destinations in the USA where you can celebrate the role of women in history. The sites include famous statues of women, the Suffrage Movement which gave women the right to vote 100 years ago, and a memorial to women in the military. Many women’s
Read more
United Airlines and Star Alliance partner Air Canada are adding additional trans-border codeshare flights for summer 2023, including new routes between the US and Canada. That will include a new United flight between Washington-Dulles and Calgary, and a new Air Canada flight between Washington-Dulles and Vancouver. The increased codeshare agreement means the two carriers will
Read more
Charge your EV while you grab a sandwich. Restaurant brand Subway is partnering with a top EV charging system to provide hundreds of locations, so you can fill your battery while you fill your stomach. These are no ordinary charging kiosks. The design offers shaded canopies with multiple ports, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, restrooms, green space
Read more
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is the latest to take steps to make it easier for families to sit together on flights without extra fees – joining full-service United, which has announced a similar policy. Frontier will automatically seat a child under the age of 14 with a parent or other adult companion before the check-in
Read more
Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, two national theater chains are showcasing 2023 Academy Award nominated films for as little as $5 each. Revisit a favorite or catch a contender you missed. The two chains are AMC and Regal, and schedules vary by location. This is the 2023 information. Click here for 2024
Read more
One of the most hated recent airline policies is to separate families traveling together. Parents here, kids there, everybody unhappy. United has come to the rescue with an improved family seating policy that makes it easier for children under 12-years old to sit next to an adult in their party for free – including customers
Read more