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Timing is Key for Budget-Conscious Travelers

Traveling during the peak summer season is nearly impossible for families on a strict budget.  This is especially true if you are flying to your favorite seasonal vacation destination.  Airlines show no mercy on penny-pinching passengers and traditionally increase already high airfares during the summer months. Fortunately, there are some ways you can save money when taking to the skies in the coming months.  The trick is to remember key dates as set by major commercial carriers.  For example, if you are traveling within the United States, airfares typically dip at the end of August, when airlines decide that summer … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel: Are You Taking Off?

Despite growing economic woes and threats of fiscal cliff diving, it appears that a good deal of Americans will be spending money to travel this holiday season. According to TripAdvisor, 45% of people living in the United States plan to travel away from home between now and the first of the year; that’s an increase of three percent from 2011. TripAdvisor’s survey results also found that 63% of travels will be on the road for Christmas and 31% for New Year’s, with 61% seeing family and 23% visiting friends.  In addition, 48% of survey respondents noted that they plan to … Continue reading →

Single Parent Travel: Planning a Vacation on a Budget

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So you want to take a vacation with just you and your kid(s)? The first question you need to ask yourself is where you will go. Do you want to visit the beach? A major historical attraction? A city? Are in interested in going on a trip that is just for single parents? Will you be traveling near or far? If you’re like me, a major factor in deciding where you will vacation is dependent upon your budget. As single parents, we often do not have a lot of “extra” money for things like vacations to exotic locations. We are … Continue reading →

Top 3 Genealogy Attractions in the United States

Once you are interested in genealogy you may want to include it in your travel plans. You may choose some of your vacation time to attend a genealogy conference or to travel to a specific area to complete your research. However there are three main travel destinations in the United States when it comes to genealogy research. Ellis Island is one popular destination when it comes to genealogy. Even if you do not have ancestors that came to the United States during the period of time that Ellis Island was in operation, it is an interesting place to visit. There … Continue reading →

Family Travel: Dolls, LEGO and Blues

Could the Mall of America get any better? American Girl fans answered yes and mall officials listened. Come November (just in time for the holidays) American Girl will call the massive shopping center home. Which means your kids have one more location to blow their allowance money on the mega-popular dolls and their mountains of accessories. The new store is making headlines because, according to company execs, American Girl is very selective about where it sells its goods. Company reps say the American Girl store in the Mall of America will span 20,000-square feet, feature two stories and include a … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Cruising the Boardwalk

It was nearly 30 years ago to the day that I took my first stroll along a boardwalk in New Jersey. Growing up in Hawaii I was used to the sound of crashing waves mingling with music, but getting to enjoy that combination while devouring salt water taffy and riding roller coasters, well, that was something the Aloha State, simply couldn’t offer. The United States is home to dozens of popular boardwalks and during the summer months they are packed with people looking for fun in the sun. Here are a few that I have visited that deliver in a … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Saving Money and Saving Lives

SAVING MONEY The soaring price of fuel is big news around the country, but it’s even bigger news where I live. I happen to reside near one of the nation’s largest trucking companies and as you can imagine the record breaking price of fuel is hitting the company where it hurts. So hard, in fact, that Schneider National just announced that it is cutting the top speed for its 10,600 rigs to 60 mph. By doing so the company estimates it can save nearly 4 million gallons of fuel per year. Prior to this week’s announcement Schneider had restricted drivers … Continue reading →

Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider… Part 2

It’s no secret that traveling to Europe right now can cause a serious dent in your family’s budget. Which is why most Americans are staying close to home instead of crossing the pond to get their Euro fix. However, as I mentioned in my previous blog vacationing in the United States doesn’t mean you are limited to a trip filled with hot dogs, apple pie and baseball stadiums. If you know where to go you can experience European luxury without having to flash your passport or go bankrupt in the process. Take a look: TEXAS Why fly to Germany when … Continue reading →

Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider…

With the current state of the economy weighing heavily on the minds of just about every family that operates on a budget, plans for extravagant vacations have been all but eliminated. Unless you are a lottery winner or generate an Oprah-like salary you are not likely to be taking a costly transatlantic flight to Europe anytime soon. With the dollar plunging to record lows against the euro, the British pound and other European currencies, the good ol’ US of A is looking more and more like a viable summer vacation destination. However, if you have your heart set on experiencing … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Travel Deals

Memorial Day weekend—-the unofficial kick off to the summer season—-is just a few weeks away. Do you know where you will be spending the holiday? If you are strapped for cash you might be considering a trip to your backyard, but you don’t have to. Some airlines are lowering their sky-high fares to encourage families who have put the brakes on summer vacation plans to take off with them. Take a look: $29-$37 One-Way Southwest Airlines and United Airlines both unveiled rock-bottom one-way fares this week. Southwest is offering one-way intrastate jaunts (e.g. Tampa to Jacksonville) from $29. Likewise, United … Continue reading →