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…
Posted in Travel Tips, Travel Trends |
January 21st, 2012
Let’s face it - most of us will never take that around-the-world trip we’ve always dreamed of. There’s just too much to do in our everyday lives.
But if you’ve got 5 minutes to spare, you can see the highlights.
In 2011, photographer Kien Lam spent 343 days traveling through 17 countries, and has put her photos together into a gorgeous video that will make you feel like you were along for the journey - and maybe inspire you to go on one of your own.
Posted in Airport Parking |
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.
Posted in Travel Tips |
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.
Posted in Travel Tips, Travel Trends |
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.)
Posted in Travel Tips |
