by Janice Hough | Jan 8, 2010
Much of the U.S. has recently been hit by some of the coldest weather in years. Which, even if it doesn’t mean that airports are closed and flights are canceled, may be enough to discourage many travelers from flying. And cancellation does usually mean paying a...
by Janice Hough | Jan 7, 2010
1. Get rid of mandatory resort fees. On the Big Island of Hawaii, the Hilton Waikoloa Village does it right. They have optional fees, either $4.50 a day or $25 a day. The lower one covers coffee, local calls, and the fitness center, the higher one adds mini-golf,...
by Janice Hough | Jan 6, 2010
Yes, the after-Christmas sales are in full swing. With particularly good deals on candy, cards, and decorations. But no, this post is not a joke. Travelers planning a vacation for next year’s Christmas break, especially the week between Christmas and New Year,...
by Janice Hough | Jan 5, 2010
It’s been several years since hotel chains started figuring out they could take a page from the airlines’ book and offer nonrefundable rates. In most cases, nonrefundable hotel rates are far more restrictive than nonrefundable airfares. In general there...
by Janice Hough | Jan 4, 2010
While many travelers book a cruise simply to spend time on a ship, for most people ports are a big part of the vacation experience. And with limited time ashore, shore excursions can be a great way to maximize sightseeing time. For cruisers who simply want to head to...
