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Seen that? - Sweet Dreams at Night!
in Cool Picking, on November 29, 2009
... in a variety of colors- [...] Read More The Night Hotel New York at The Flyaway Weblog The Dream is a haute couture hotel created by Sikh V...
Discount Skiing is Here
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 27, 2009
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USA Today reported recently that ski season in the US has already become discount season. Given the economic meltdown of the past year, many skiers are more likely to be lured by cash savings than flashy amenities. The industry is obliging, offering early-season discount...
Seen that? - Torino 2006 - WTF!?
in XboxSpace, on November 26, 2009
...ad these stories again [...] Read More World Cup 2006 on a Budget at The Flyaway Weblog [photo source: football.co.uk] Okay, so you did get ...
Seen that? - Doubletree Grand Hotel, Florida
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 27, 2009
... Doubletree Grand Hotel, Florida at The Flyaway Weblog Pre- and post-Cruise visitors have been known to frequent the Doubletree Grand Hotel in Flori...
Seen that? - New York, as seen from Iowa
in Wandalust, on November 21, 2009
...w York City. The lights [...] Read More New York City on a Budget at The Flyaway Weblog I spent most of my life living in the heart of New Y...
Seen that? - Globetrotter
in TJ's Weblog, on November 20, 2009
Globetrotter at TJ's Weblog I had a nice event today in the facilities of Globetrotter.Globetrotter seems to have managed the transition from a normal retailer of outdoor goods to a successful brand. Their first shop has been around the corner, wh...
Seen that? - I bumped my car
in Are you a beauty?, on November 21, 2009
...lothes cost more than to take [...] Read More Get Bumped and Earn at The Flyaway Weblog If you can afford to delay your arrival at your chos...
Seen that? - Poseidon Resort, the Bahamas
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 16, 2009
... Poseidon Resort, the Bahamas at The Flyaway Weblog In all my trips, business or otherwise, I have always kept in my head the little details that ho...
Seen that? - Earthship Enterprise
in Wandalust, on November 9, 2009
...b here. Hope to hear from you! [...] Read More Travel Emergencies at The Flyaway Weblog While travel can be a fantastic experience, it can a...
Checkout Planet Eye Traveler
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 6, 2009
© Nathaniel KS There's a new online travel magazine on the block: Planet Eye Traveler .
At Planet Eye you can explore inspiring travel photos from around the world, expert reviews from our writers in major travel destinations, interactive maps to help you plan your next trip, and fresh...
Seen that? - A Castle in Banff, Canada
in Hidden Travel Gems, on November 3, 2009
...erstand Japanese to hear it) [...] Read More Great Deals at Banff at The Flyaway Weblog The area known as Banff National Park is comprised o...
Seen that? - July 1 GST/HST Drops to 6% from 7%
in Small Business Unplugged, on October 31, 2009
...st much, but it may enable you [...] Read More July 4th at Copper at The Flyaway Weblog Looking for some fun, budget activities for 4th of J...
Bangkok Airport Gets Free WiFi
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 31, 2009
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MSNBC reported recently that your layover in Bangkok may be about to get a little more pleasant. Bangkok’s international airport now offers free wireless Internet access for passengers, matching services already available from regional competitors such as Singapore and ...
Avoiding the Crowd in National Parks
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 27, 2009
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Fodor's had a useful piece a few weeks ago on how to keep from being tied up in the crowds at U.S. National Parks.
Fodor's talked to Ken Burns, who recently filmed an excellent documentary on U.S. National Parks. "As millions of American know, it is possib...
Seen that? - Family Holidays, part 2
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 23, 2009
... Family Holidays, part 2 at The Flyaway Weblog I have created a new category called "Have kids, will travel". Now that summer is upon us, ...
Places You Thought You'd Never Go...
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 13, 2009
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The world can be a dangerous place. But things change. MSNBC has a list of 10 place you probably thought you'd never go. Too dangerous. But (like I said) things change.
Have you ever considered a trip to Bosnia? Sarajevo is nice this time of year. And the region has so...
Seen that? - Speed Dating: The Movie
in The Dating Weblog, on October 8, 2009
... end of the [...] Read More Speed Dating Onboard A Boeing 737-700 at The Flyaway Weblog Are you single? Brave enough for speed dating? Inter...
Will My Travel Insurance Cover Swine Flu?
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 4, 2009
Some people are going to travel this fall and winter. Some people are going to get Swine Flu. Some people are going to do both. And an unlucky few are going to do both at the same time .
CNN has a Q&A on travel insurance and Swine Flu at the moment. On of their correspondants, Sanya Gupta, got...
Seen that? - Mexico Travel: The City of Oaxaca
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 2, 2009
...us place seems to be a [...] Read More Bikini Boot Camp in Mexico at The Flyaway Weblog Why not spend a week to work on a better, healthier ...
Austin Texas Waits for You
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 28, 2009
The searing heat of summer is gone from Texas and October is peak season for Austin - the capital of Texas.
Travel Post has a nice piece on why Austin is an inviting Fall destination. The list is long and varied. You can take in a Longhorn game at the University of Texas. You can sample Texas wi...
Cheap Flights to London, New York, and other Destinations
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 24, 2009
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Australia is a beautiful place. I should know; I spent four years there (did some graduate work in Canberra at the Australian National University).
Australia is about as far away from the rest of the world as you can get. But so what? They still go places. And since Aussies ...
Living Cheap in Shanghai
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 11, 2009
Shanghai is trying hard to sell itself as the luxury capital of Asia, but it's still possible to see Shanghai on the cheap, according the USA Today .
Accommodation is a good example of the savings available. How much would you expect to pay to sleep in Shanghai? How low do you want to go? The ...
Getting Around Hotel Internet Fees
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 6, 2009
I find it hard to live without Internet access. In some ways, it's more important than food _ it's just essential - my connection to the outside world and my link to home. So when I go to a hotel that offers me free breakfast and even an open bar - but they want ten or twelve bucks for In...
Dubai Deals
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 31, 2009
Can you afford to go to Dubai - the land of thousand dollar hotel rooms and ten dollar beers?
MSNBC says you don't have to be an oil tycoon or a Paris Hilton to afford Dubai. Among the tips: Hit the sand without shelling out for a waterfront hotel by joining the locals at one of the city'...
Colors of the Australian Outback
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 27, 2009
The Australian Outback is one offbeat destination that is quite interesting.
In this blog , the striking colors of the Australian Outback has been featured in beautiful photos.
The one i love most is this:
Have you been to the Australian Outback? How was the experience?
Barbados on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 27, 2009
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One of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean is Barbados . It's also one of the more expensive. But CNN recently has pointed out a few ways to make a trip to the island a little more enjoyable and a little less painful, financially...
For starters, skip the resorts. The...
Tipping Around the World
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 18, 2009
Tipping is not a particular difficult concept to master. Most of us have laid a few extra dollars on the table before leaving a restaurant. And if we're not sure how much to leave, we probably have an app on our iPhone to help us figure it out...
While the percentage tip at a restaurant is just...
Book Your Next Hotel Room from Your iPhone
in The Flyaway Weblog, on August 14, 2009
Top-selling travel app company Mobiata announced this month that the release of HotelPal, a new app enabling travelers to find and book hotel rooms from their iPhone. HotelPal is available free on the iPhone App Store and includes over a million hotel rooms, searchable by city, zip or current GPS ...
South Carolina
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 30, 2009
Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most charming and historic cities in the southern U.S. Add to that the fact hat it has its own beaches and you get a great place to visit.
USA Today had a feature recently on how to see Charleston without breaking your piggybank. You don't need deep p...
Going Back (Again and Again)
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 24, 2009
Do you have a vacation spot you really like ? Do you go back to that same spot - year after year after year ? I here to tell you that that's OKAY !
And Fodor's agrees with me. They recently published a list of rationales you can use to return to that favorite vacation spot year a...
Planning Your Travel with No-Image
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 8, 2009
You have a vacation coming. Where do you go? A new travel wiki, No-Image , may help you answer that question…
No-Image provides information about different travel destinations - like Dubai and Madrid . Looking for something a little closer to home? How about San Antonio ?
The wiki's e...
Caribbean Sees Deep Price Cuts
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 24, 2009
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The recession is cutting into the Caribbean's travel industry in a profound way, according to CNN "The deals we are seeing in the Caribbean right now are unprecedented," says John Israel, Orbitz.com's Caribbean regional director. "There may have b...
Free Entrance to U.S. National Parks on Weekends
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 17, 2009
If you hadn't noticed it yet, U.S. National Parks have waived thier fees for people who visit the parks on some weekends this summer. The weekends when visiting the parks is free are:
June 20 and 21
July 18 and 19
August 15 and 16
That will save you between $3 and $25 per person (o...
Rental Rates for that House at the Beach this Summer are Down
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 10, 2009
If you're thinking of renting a place this summer as part of your vacation, the NY Times says you should be very happy with the price you get in the current market - and it might pay you to shop around. And up and down the East Coast, those who rent out vacation properties are wondering about ...
Getting the Most for Your Dollar
in The Flyaway Weblog, on June 7, 2009
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Frommers recently published a very useful article on the value of the U.S. Dollar overseas. The piece tells you where you can get the most for your money this summer - assuming that your money is in dollars...
The Frommer's piece compares the price of a movie, bus fare, a cup o...
Barbados Without Too Much Pain
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 30, 2009
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World Hum took a look recently at Barbados, and how to get by there on a budget. I'll admit, Barbados is hardly known as a shoestringer's paradise-this isn't $5, $25 or even $100 per day territory.
But still, after a couple of extended visits here, I've learned tha...
Cheap Food in London
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 24, 2009
The nature of reality has changed. And it's good news. Not only can you now get cheap food in London, it's actually worth eating, according to Gridskipper. It used to be that travelers didn't look forward to eating in London because the food was both horrible and outlandishly expensive...
Amtrak Lowers Summer Fares
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 21, 2009
Amtrak is lowering its fares for the summer by 25% on some of its Eartern lines in an effort to boost its passenger numbers. According to the Associated Press: The discount runs from June 2 through Sept. 3. It applies to those taking regional trains on the Northeast Corridor which runs from Washin...
Airfare Deals Abound
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 11, 2009
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Perhaps it's the recession. People have stopped flying as much and the airlines are scrambling to fill empty seats and slashing prices to compete with each other. Whatever the reason, World Hum pointed out recently that there are some great deals available at the m...
Budget Mistakes to Avoid
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 30, 2009
Mark Kahler had a good post recently on mistakes people make when they're trying to travel cheap. His first tip highlights one of the most common mistakes budget travels make. Mark says don't feel like you have to trade either safety or cleanliness for a good deal. Budget travelers a...
Clothing Optional in Bavaria
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 24, 2009
TravelPost had an interesting spot earlier this month on the 32-room Hotel Rosengarten in the Black Forest region. It will soon become Germany's first nude hotel, "catering solely to those willing to shed clothing for the duration of their stay..." The project from entrepreneur F...
Recession Creates Lots of Vacancies at Yellowstone
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 16, 2009
One of the best vacations I ever took was a visit to Yellowstone National Park . Now National Parks Traveler is saying that the recession has created a lot of lodging vacancies in and around the busy park. And that's probably good for your budget. Yellowstone's lodging concessionaire, X...
Sydney Hotels on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on April 4, 2009
Gridskipper has a useful piece at the moment on affordable hotels in central Sydney - complete with a map of their locations.
Sydney offers so much to do (and to spend money on), it's nice to have an affordable place to stay in the city. Gridskipper gives you seven fairly nice choices - h...
Traveling Light and Sleeping Rough
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 26, 2009
Rolf Potts at Vagabonding took a look early this month at the ultralight backpacking craze. And the truth is that you can get by these days with very little weight. Ultralighters have refined their gear until a tent can weight 2 pounds, a backpack 4lbs, and a stove only 12 ounces. The true gearhea...
Things to Do in Pattaya, Thailand
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 20, 2009
Thailand is one of Asia's most popular vacation destinations, and the beach resort town of Pattaya offers a lot to do.
AquaTerraSky recently published a list of ten things to do in Pattaya. The city has a crocodile farm, a zoo, a tropical garden, some historical replicas of ancient Thai villa...
Summer Work in Grand Teton
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 12, 2009
Talk about a working vacation! Grand Teton National Park is accepting application for summer jobs in the park, according to Travel Post .
The park is looking for 15 to 20 teens (aged 16 to 19) for a 10-week program that starts June 22nd. The pay? $10.20 an hour. Applications must be postmarked...
Good Cities for Cheap Hotels
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 28, 2009
TravelPost had an excellent post recently entitles " 20 Cities for Good Value Hotels. " Was your last hotel room worth The price you paid for it? That's the question behind European hotel site recently released hotel.info 's Value for Money index... The site rates hotel val...
Will Work For Travel: A Sosauce Internship
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 25, 2009
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Sosauce is offering a unique internship that will sponsor young people to travel abroad & participate in cause-oriented work.
It is an eight-week summer marketing internship that upon its completion will also make you eligible for a two-wee...
Asia's Budget Airlines Loving Recession
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 15, 2009
Low-cost carriers are poised to take advantage of falling fuel costs and increased demand for cheap fares as full-service airlines struggle with a global collapse in consumer demand, according to a recent story by the Associated Press .
Asia 's budget airlines have already had a decade of g...
NYC on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 9, 2009
Sarah White has a nice piece over at AquaTerraSky on things to do in New York City on a Budget . I realize as most people do, New York tends to be quite expensive but with these travel ideas you can go out and have a really great time and still not spend too much money. There is plenty to see, ...
Top Destination For Chocolate Lovers
in The Flyaway Weblog, on February 8, 2009
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Valentine's day is just around the corner and just in time for the day of roses and chocolates, the travel website IgoUgo.com has come with a list of top destinations for chocolate lovers.
1. Oaxaca, Mexico
2. Ghana
3. Hershey, Pennsylvania...
Underway Now: Air Fare Sales...
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 27, 2009
The Perrin Post pointed out earlier this month that that the summer air fare sale is on !
Now is the time to get cheap tickets for that summer trip to Europe. ...yesterday US Airways launched a fab unadvertised summer sale to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and other European cities: Fares are in the ...
Cruise Essentials: What You Should Know When You Book
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 25, 2009
Travel writer Beth Harpaz has an informative piece online at the moment on the actual cost of going on a cruise . The cruise industry bills cruising as a great value. For one upfront price, your accommodations, meals and trip are paid for.
But most cruisers end up spending more. Carolyn Spence...
Princess Cruises Cuts Prices to Alaska for this Summer
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 18, 2009
alaska 's tourism industry is taking a hit during the recession. And to try and keep arrivals flowing in the summer, the Princess Cruises has slashed prices according to the Associated Press . Cruise ships bring roughly 1 million visitors to Alaska each year. To get them here this summer, cr...
Lisbon on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 13, 2009
If you're looking for an easy Budget -friendly destination in Europe, you might be looking for Lisbon. That, according to Paul Ames at the Associated Press. The most memorable Lisbon experiences can be absolutely free: strolling beneath freshly laundered linen strung over the alleyways of t...
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Goes to Phulay Bay This 2009
in The Flyaway Weblog, on January 9, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Reserve launched just before Christmas and is a brand extension for those who want to get away from the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures in exotic locations.
Phulay Bay in Krabi, Thailand will be the first property to open in 2009....
Cruise Noway in 2009 with Deep Discounts
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 30, 2008
Linda Garrison over at About's Travel Channel pointed out a great deal on cruises in Norway this past weekend.
The deals are on Norway's Hurtigruten line. There are some free upgrades, some senior discounts, and one arrangement where your travel partner rides free.
To get the dis...
Keep Air Travel Hassle-Free This Holiday Season
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 19, 2008
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For sure some of you are traveling this Holiday season. Keep in mind some useful tips that will make your air travel hassle-free. Like for example not bringing in gift-wrapped items as airport security personnel may open them in search of hazar...
Cleaning Up Amsterdam...
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 9, 2008
If you're planning a trip to Amsterdam in the near future for some partying and general debauchery, you should know that the Dutch government has decided to clean the city up. The Associated Press is among news sources reporting that the brothels, sex shops, and marijuana cafe's in the cen...
Jackson Wyoming - in February
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 1, 2008
Concierge.com has an interesting tip on finding luxury on a budget. Consider Jackson, Wyoming in February.
You'd think it would cost money. But according to Concierge.com, the ski resorts in the nearby mountain may be full, but the in-town hotels that cater to summer tourists are running spe...
Booking Hotels on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 24, 2008
Few things feel better than staying in a four star hotel at a two star price.
AP Travel Editor Beth J. Harpaz has a good piece online on how to book hotels on a budget. Some of her tips are obvious - but easy to forget when you start planning a few days away from home. For example:
It's g...
U.S. Expands List of Visa Free Countries
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 21, 2008
Reuters is reporting that citizens of seven more countries can now travel to the U.S. without having to obtain a visa ahead of time - something that could save them both time and money.
The New countries added to the visa-free program in the U.S. are the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lat...
Antigua on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 16, 2008
Antigua has some of The best beaches in the Caribbean - protected beaches where the surf is reduced to a small ebb and flow. The best beaches on the island are Runaway Bay, Long Bay and Hawksbill Beach.
One way to save money is to take your own chair and umbrella to the beach. Almost anything ...
"Duty Free" Doesn't Always Make the Best Buy
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 9, 2008
The facts are simple, really: "duty free " is a term that means you don't pay certain taxes on an item. That's good, right?
The problem is that most duty free stores are inside malls and airports where their rent is fairly high. Often that means that their prices are fairly hig...
Paris or London in the Dead of Winter
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 29, 2008
Mark Kahler has a good piece online at the moment about winter travel deals and he makes an excellent point - few people consider Europe in the dead of Winter. But why not?
Europe has a host of destinations ( London and Paris perhaps chief among them) where the costs go down dramatically in th...
Towards a Philosophy of Travel
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 19, 2008
What did insomniacs do before the invention of the World Wide Web? It's been almost one week since my return from Italy, yet I am still on Italian time. Unfortunately, this is 8 hours ahead of Mountain Time. That said, there's some great stuff to be found in the wee hours of the mornin...
New Happenings at Copper!
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 19, 2008
Now here's some good news for snow sport enthusiasts. Copper Mountain has announced that the resort will open One week ahead of its scheduled opening date. The new date is Friday, Nov. 7. Those visiting on opening weekend will receive a 15% discount on lodging when they also purchase t...
Visiting the Vatican
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 16, 2008
Well saints be praised, literally! The Vatican is still one of the few places left that does not have an admission fee! With the exception of the private museums, you can explore the grounds and the interior free of charge. The two main entrances to Vatican City for tourists are the Vatican Mu...
Avail of Northwest Airlines Cash+Miles=A Great Vacation For Less
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 14, 2008
Are you flying from the Philippines to the United States? If you are, you may want to check out Northwest Airline 's Cash + Miles = a great vacation for less.
Here are your options if you are an owner of NWA miles credits:
You can book online before December 15, 2008 and enjoy a US$2...
Cheap Shopping in Italy
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 13, 2008
Sure, Florence and Rome are known as the fashion capitals of the world. One can easily buy an entire condo for the price of an outfit in one of Italy's exclusive boutiques. However, if you're like me, and you don't play the high fashion game, there are some great buys to be fou...
