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That’s One Long Tailgate Party…

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Good news, football fans! The Indianapolis Zoo will be making 700 parking spaces available for Super Bowl fans… Starting January 27th.

That’s right, if you plan to start partying a full ten days before the big game, the Zoo is ready for you.

Just bring warm socks, and a LOT of hot dog buns.

Got Miles?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Let’s be honest - there aren’t enough magazines in the world to use up all the airplane miles that are burning holes in your Frequent Flier accounts.

Happily, the good people at SmarterTravel found two sites that will help you pick the right flight to the right place at the right time to make the most of those miles.

With MileWise, you search for flights just like you would on any other travel site. The difference is that - on top of pointing out the redeyes and nonstops - MileWise will tell you which flights you’d be better off paying for with miles vs. cash.

Superfly takes all of your miles and loyalty program accounts into consideration when giving you results, so you can not only sort by airline and price, but by which flights will earn you the most miles.

Wonder if Clooney’s ‘Up in the Air’ character knew about these…

Stranded at the Airport? There’s an App for That…

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

Anyone who has traveled in the last few years knows that the most common way for people to kill time and ease frustration at the airport is through the use of a smartphone, tablet, laptop, iPod, e-book… You get the point.

Here are a few apps that can do double duty… Keeping you occupied in the event of a delay, and helping you get the info you need to beat the crowds and get to your destination as quickly and well-fed as possible.

Shhhh… Don’t tell the guy sitting next to you.

Where to Go in Winter

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

When the word ‘vacation’ comes up, most people think of warm weather and sandy beaches.

But winter offers incredible opportunities that you won’t find in the the summer months, when everyone else has those same summery destinations in mind.

Take a look at these amazing cold-weather possibilities, and think about planning your next vacation for the off-season.

You Can’t Take it With You

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

There are some things we all know not to bring to the airport… Knives, bombs, 4-ounce bottles of shampoo.

But did you know that it’s illegal to bring haggis in your carry-on?

Check out this collection of strange souvenirs that won’t make it home to your mantle (or wherever you planned to put that haggis.)