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The cool weather and colorful scenery are contributing factors as to why fall is such a great time to travel, but there are also several long weekends in this season that allow you to stretch some of your weekends into little vacations! Whether you have three days to get away or just two, you can squeeze a wonderful fall getaways into any weekend. Here are nine weekend fall getaways from across the U.S. ...
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10 Affordable Fall Destinations
Believe it or not, there are ways to enjoy a spectacular vacation without breaking the bank. Perhaps a nice fall destination is calling your name. You don't have to spend a fortune to travel the world! Travel is affordable if you do it right. Check out these 10 incredibly affordable fall destinations.
1. Mexico City, Mexico
With temperatures reaching an average high of 73 degrees and low of 54, the ...
Five Lesser-Known Destinations in the U.S. – Patricia Schultz
This summer at least 62 percent of Americans will not be leaving the country (this is the number of citizens who don't hold a passport). Add to that the number of foreign visitors expected to visit the U.S. (an estimated 77 million this year). In other words, if you're traveling to perennial favorites like the Grand Canyon, Graceland, or Cape ...
Top 10 Things To Do In Ann Arbor And Ypsilanti
If the thought of visiting Michigan has ever crossed your mind, now is the time to go to Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Ann Arbor is hosting its annual pride celebration, called OutFest, on August 5-7. This is a chance to experience Ann Arbor’s small but thriving gay community and also gives you an excuse to see some of the other things this fun little city has to ...
Nature Meets Cultural Surprises in Chattanooga Tennessee
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a new southern city on my destination list: Chattanooga Tennessee. As a swing dancer and fan of Big Band music, I have to admit, I was excited to see the city that made the Chattanooga Choo Choo famous. To top it off, I was slated to stay at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel here in Chattanooga Tennessee, ...
Top 10 Things to do in Amsterdam
One of the most charming cities in Europe, Amsterdam is visited for many reasons either on a lovers getaway strolling down the many canals or a party weekend including a few coffee shop visits. There is plenty to visit and do, but if you’re limited with time it’s good to have a list offering some of the best Things to do in Amsterdam.
1. Walking the canals
...or ...
Redeem Credit Card Bonuses for Cheap and Free Flights
I’ve seen credit card bonuses work incredibly well for certain people and I’ve also seen them backfire. Before we get into this post, two HUGE disclaimers. One, do your research. Don’t use a credit card for the sake of spending. Use a credit card to get the rewards and then strategically pay it off. Two, I do not in any way endorse the credit cards I ...
6 Tips For Getting Flight Upgrades
One of the biggest complaints I seem to hear from airline loyalty program elite members is the lack of getting flight upgrades – or the frustration of not getting one. While these upgrades are by no means a guarantee, there are several strategies you can use to increase your odds.
1. Choose the Right Program
While this one isn’t an option for everyone, you can ...
The Mighty Danube
After receiving an invitation from Avalon Waterways asking me to be the godmother of their new Expression Suite Ship, I was both delighted and honored. I had never christened a ship before!
That May ceremony in the small Rhine River town of Koblenz was festive and exciting and will forever remain a very special memory for me. But it was not until late August that I truly enjoyed my ...
Key Insights for Travel
I’ve lived and traveled all around the world. From epic nights of fun in Budapest, Hungary, to roaming the Asia side of Istanbul, a city on two continents, at 3 in the morning with my Turkish friends, to speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I’ve had my fair share of adventures. As I write this, I’m more than 38,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean on way to Europe, a continent I ...
