With all the hype of travel deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, I figured I’d score a great deal on something. Anything. But no, I came up empty handed. With all those offers, why didn’t I take advantage of any great travel deals? My Dates Aren’t Flexible and Close I have three […]

For most people, the next three weeks means shopping like crazy to get everyone’s Christmas presents. Many parents of older kids, including myself, are trying to figure out how to reduce the clutter and junk that said gifts eventually turn into. I loathe toys with hundreds of plastic pieces that end up scattered around the […]

Southwest Bullies Websites: Check out this interesting post from Gary on View from the Wing. I’ve always wondered why there isn’t an easier way to check if your SW fare went down and why there isn’t an automatic way to check you in at 24 hours prior to your flight. Redeem Hilton Honors Points for […]

The amount of deals for this coming weekend is overwhelming! Here are some of the best ones I’ve found. Amtrak Track Friday Sale Amtrak is going to have a “Track Friday Sale” on November 29. Details are kept under wraps until November 29, but last year the deal was 30% off. Visit Amtrak.com on November […]

Short answer: Yes! Last Thursday night, I went to MVMCP (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) at Magic Kingdom with my two youngest kids. This special Christmas party costs extra and includes some things not available to guests during a regular day. I went back and forth a lot about whether or not to buy tickets […]

This week, over 55 million Americans are traveling more than 50 miles from their homes to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends. Many people will stay at a relative’s house overnight instead of staying at a local hotel. Staying with family can bring unexpected joy as well as mishaps and surprises. Funny Stories from Bunking […]