5 wonderful reasons to visit Europe in springtime
Spring is in the air. If you have a yen for traveling, this is one of the best times to go — especially if you are headed for Springtime in Europe. In the spring, the fields of France are ablaze with daisies and poppies. Holland is a riot of tulips and crocuses. Italy’s hillsides are covered with the pastel blossoms of pears, cherries and oranges. And alpine snows melt to reveal lush green pastures.
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Is a travel rewards credit card right for you? Think carefully.
Free travel sounds mighty appealing. So, it’s easy to see why travel rewards cards that offer free airline tickets or hotel rooms are popular. More than one-third of Americans (35 percent) carry a credit card in their wallet that earns travel rewards, according to a...
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Why can foreign transaction fees apply here in the USA?
200 million Americans don't realize foreign transaction fees can apply without foreign travel U.S. consumers, already on the hook for more than $1 trillion in unpaid credit card balances, waste millions of dollars each year paying foreign transaction fees on credit...
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Learn how secure WiFi can make a whopping difference
Having secure WiFi is important for travelers, whether they are traveling in their neighborhood or to the other side of the planet. From Starbucks to Marriott, to Segovia or Milano, secure WiFi is important. Failure to secure your Internet connection allows anyone to track your Web activity.
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I took a seat downgrade to get home on time. Do I get a downgrade refund?
When American Airlines canceled Denise Medd’s flight from Punta Cana to Philadelphia, it quickly offered her a seat on another flight. But Medd and her husband accepted a seat downgrade from business class to economy. Should American refund the price difference between the seats?
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How to make Carnival Cruise Lines protect the environment
The court needs to hold Carnival's feet to the fire to protect the environment The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has stated, “No industry has a stronger interest in protecting the oceans we sail and the destinations we visit than Cruise. It is not...
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Sunday musings: FF programs fail infrequent fliers, Delta FFs OK less seat recline, Google Maps ads
Today we look at changes being made to frequent flier programs. Infrequent flier loyatly is being tested. Program changes are making these passengers of less value compared to the 87 percent of travelers who only fly once a year. We examine the Delta decision to limit...
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How to savor nature at the Lodge at Gulf State Park
The Lodge at Gulf State Park on Alabama’s Gulf of Mexico coast was designed and built, and is operated, to be as nature-friendly and environmentally conscious as possible. That’s because it’s located where, as the hotel’s promotional material claims, “Nature is at your doorstep.”
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One more FAA failure — ID systems for drones
The FAA and DOT are unprepared for the coming world of unmanned aerial vehicles and drones. Their hesitancy at dealing with this issue and their reticenct in issuing new rules and regulations that will allow the safe development of drones has hurt the US industries that were in the forefront of this new technology.
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5 ways a more expensive hotel in Hawaii can save you money.
Many travelers search for Hawaiian hotel value that doesn’t have to break the bank. A friend of mine used to say, “I don’t need a palace, but on vacation I’d like something that’s a little nicer than being at home.” Look at activities, pools, slides, and location before deciding that the cheapest is the best. It might be better to spend a little more and get a lot more.
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