What you may not be covered for when you travel Every year, many travelers rely on travel insurance to protect them as they visit every corner of the world. If luggage is…
Best Beaches along the East Coast of the United States
Vacationers may plan every detail well in advance or may choose a relaxing spot on the fly, but they are sure to find a suitable choice from among the many popular East…
What is a fare class?
When it comes to airlines, classes go far beyond business and coach. When most people think of “class” in terms of airplane travel, they consider the class of service, such as first,…
Can you Earn Miles on a Free Flight?
Most award flights don’t earn miles, but there are some exceptions. You can use your frequent flyer miles to book airline tickets to pretty much any airport in the world, in Coach,…
Save by Booking Through an Airline’s Local Site
Some airlines charge local residents far less than tourists. Just as airlines employ countless techniques to part you with your hard earned cash, there are plenty of tricks you can use to…
American Airlines Grows Asia Network with Dallas to Beijing Flight
American Airlines Grows Asia Network with Dallas to Beijing Flight AA is scheduled to begin 777-200 service to PEK. With direct flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and even Sydney, Dallas Fort…
Best Time to Go to Santa Ynez Valley & Napa Valley
Getaway to Santa Ynez Valley How to Spend a Day or a Weekend at Santa Ynez Valley The Santa Ynez Valley may have gained attention as the setting for the film Sideways,…
California Weekend Getaways
My idea of the perfect spot for a romantic getaway is quiet, with lots of time for holding hands, watching the sunset, flirting over a scrumptious dinner and time for a little…
Redwood Forests in California
About Trees in the California Redwood Forests The California trees that people call “redwoods” are actually two distinct species, both of them best described in superlatives. Sometimes called simply the “big trees,”…
How to Find a Place to Stay in Santa Barbara
A Bit About Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara coastline runs east and west, an anomaly in the normal north-south California orientation. It can make things a little confusing. US Hwy 101 through…