Would you pay $50 extra for a better boarding position? Southwest thinks you might. Southwest has made a point of promoting itself as the airline that doesn’t nickel and dime its customers with… Continue Reading
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Spring Break: Where to Go (or Avoid Going)
Spring break? Umm … I’m not a Spring Breaker. And if I were a Spring Breaker, I’d be a Contrarian Spring Breaker, the crabby old geezer who makes it a point to go where others weren’t going. In… Continue Reading
More Hotels Conducting Daily Room Checks
When does “Do Not Disturb” no longer mean do not disturb? In December, the Disney company began replacing “Do Not Disturb” signs with “Room Occupied” signs at its Grand… Continue Reading
United’s Monthly Wi-Fi Subscriptions – When to Buy
United is now selling monthly inflight Wi-Fi subscriptions. Should you buy? On American, a monthly subscription for Gogo Wi-Fi flights within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico can be had for $49.95. Delta’s… Continue Reading
The BIG Stories: Discounted Award Flights + Disney Price Increases + Wyndham’s Member-Only Rate + Best Cruise Ships
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Save 10 Percent with Wyndham’s New Members-Only Rate Members of… Continue Reading
United Is Testing New Boarding Procedure
United Airlines is testing a new boarding procedure that it hopes will provide a better customer experience, with less crowding and more efficient boarding. According to the company’s website: We’re… Continue Reading
The Best Cruise Ships for Every Type of Traveler
Looking for the perfect cruise ship? There’s a source of solid advice for that: the 2108 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, from Cruise Critic. Based on reviews posted to the Cruise Critic site during… Continue Reading
Prices Spike at Disney Theme Parks
Over the weekend, with no advance notice to customers, Disney raised prices at its theme parks in Florida and California. Disney uses a three-tiered pricing scheme, with prices varying according to demand… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 5-Night Trip to Cartagena, Colombia
Enter the General Assembly “Go Places: Cartagena” sweepstakes by March 4, 2018, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-night trip for two to Cartagena, Colombia, including a $1,000 airfare… Continue Reading
The BIG Stories: Spirit’s Hamster Problem + The Devaluation of Marriott Rewards + Most Congested Cities + New Wyndham Promo
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! New Wyndham Hotels Promotion: 1 Free Night After 2 Paid Stays This is… Continue Reading