Flying

How to Pack Your Bags

Once you’ve chosen the essentials, you’re ready to start packing… but for many… the art of packing properly is still a big mystery. Here are some fool-proof tips on ‘How to Pack Your Bags’: Start by placing the heavy or bulky items on the bottom of the suitcase, including shoes, alarm clock, hair dryer, and…

How to Get More Legroom

You might have heard the terms that have started popping up… Economy Plus, Economy Comfort, Preferred Seating. It seems like just about every airline is joining the “buy added legroom” market and, yes, it’s officially a trend. Some of the airlines offering extra legroom in economy for a fee now include United Airlines, JetBlue, American,…

Ways to Get an Upgrade

Well, there is nothing nicer than getting an ‘upgrade’ when you are traveling…there are lots of ways to increase your chances of getting one…but here are my top five: Look for at times when companies are less busy…so flights that are less full, days when hotels have lower occupancy, and times when rental cars are…

Secrets to Last Minute Travel

There is definitely some truth to all the hype over the fantastic deals to be had on last minute getaways- you just need to keep a few things in mind when going about your search for the best travel buy. Keep in mind that the biggest savings are typically in accommodation and package vacations –…

Green Travel

It’s not always easy to travel with minimal environmental impact, but there are things you can do to make your trips a little greener. Here are a few suggestions to help you along…When you’re booking flights… look for airlines that recycle waste from food and beverages. Amazingly – they don’t all do this yet. And…