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Senior Travel
Airlines pile on the extras16.05.2008 17:00Nothing is free any longer if it isn't specifically included in the reservation or ticket's fine print. When booking airfare, be prepared to be nickeled-and-dimed. |
Wordless Wednesday15.05.2008 16:00See a list of About.com Wordless Wednesday posts here. Read more about Wordless Wednesday here. Photo © Steve Parode ... |
Branson Offers Free Show Tickets to Economic Stimulus Check Recipients14.05.2008 02:00If you're visiting Branson, Mo., soon, remember to pack a copy of your economic stimulus check or proof of direct deposit. Head over to the Branson / Lakes Area... |
Long Distance Bus Travel 10110.05.2008 23:00With gas prices climbing, I decided to check Greyhound's bus fares to see if they've gone up. Not surprisingly, they have. Of course, airfares and train tickets are... |
Say It Ain't So, Giuseppe!10.05.2008 23:00The International Herald Tribune reported yesterday that the city of Venice has banned the sale of birdseed in Saint Mark's Square. Citing health concerns and pigeon-related damage to the... |
What you don't know about fees can hurt you10.05.2008 05:00Senior travelers accustomed to paying the asking price may be shocked at how much these fees can add to their total cost of travel. |
Wordless Wednesday09.05.2008 10:00Read more about Wordless Wednesday here. Photo © Nancy Parode ... |
Tropicana Files for Bankruptcy Protection07.05.2008 09:00USA Today reports that Tropicana Entertainment has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Tropicana owns casinos in five states, including the well-known Tropicana Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. Tropicana... |
Trifels Castle, Germany: Not Just Richard the Lionheart's Jail05.05.2008 13:00Last fall, we visited friends in Germany and spent a lot of time touring the Rheinland-Pfalz region. I'd driven through the area many times on previous trips, but never... |
Travel on the cheap with senior transit discounts03.05.2008 03:00If you're planning to visit a big city this summer, check for special senior fares on local transit and suburban rail systems. |
Wordless Wednesday01.05.2008 18:00Enjoy my first Wordless Wednesday photo! Photo © Nancy Parode... |
Wordless Wednesday Revealed01.05.2008 18:00I'm glad so many people stopped by to see my first Wordless Wednesday photo. I thought I'd tell you a little about the sculpture in the photo today. This outdoor sculpture,... |
Do You Save Money With Amtrak30.04.2008 03:00That depends. With gas prices skyrocketing, I thought I |
American Airlines to Charge for Second Checked Bag30.04.2008 03:00I guess it was only a matter of time. American Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to charge $25 for a second checked bag on domestic flights. The... |
Eos Airlines Ceases Operations Today28.04.2008 09:00Eos Airlines announced yesterday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will cease operations today. The airline will operate two flights today, but all future reservations... |
Where to Stay on Your Next Senior Vacation26.04.2008 18:00It's trip planning time at my place. We have no idea when we'll be able to travel - such is military life - but we know we'd like to... |
Should Smoking Be Banned in Casinos?26.04.2008 18:00Yesterday, USA Today reported that smoking will no longer be allowed on the gambling floors of Atlantic City's casinos. Effective... |
Is the airline mega-merger still on?26.04.2008 06:00Will the Delta-Northwest merger be bad for consumers? Our columnist investigates impact on fares, deals, frequent flyer programs, and more. |
United Airlines Raises Fee to Change Tickets22.04.2008 21:00Reuters reported yesterday that United Airlines has increased its ticket change fee from $100 to $150. The fee hike is designed to offset rising fuel costs. United has also implemented... |
Discover a New Interest on Your Next Trip21.04.2008 06:00Recently, my local newspaper ran a feature on seniors who paint with watercolors. Just about everyone the reporter interviewed said they had always wanted to learn to paint, but... |
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