Somewhat Affordable Business Class Flights to London

When you are flying across the Atlantic, the difference between business class and economy class is about as wide as the ocean itself. In business class you have ample leg room to stretch out your legs and to recline your seat while you sleep. In economy class you have little room and after a few hours will realize what it must be like to sleep in a coffin. In business class you get decent food and beverages. In economy class the beverages are free and you have to drink ... [Read this entry]

Outstanding Deal on London/Amsterdam Vacation Package

With limited vacation days, a paucity of funds in the bank and the various responsibilities that come with life, it is sometimes difficult to travel abroad. This is a reality that has taken my nomadic instincts a lot of time to get used to, but finally I have reconciled with the notion that I can’t just quit my job every year and then travel for three months.

Instead, I am all about maximizing the vacation time and the money that I have. I try to do a lot in a little amount ... [Read this entry]

You Can Mix Business and Pleasure

Attention business travelers: If you see a thin man in the airport coming up to hug you, please do not be afraid. It is only me and I come in peace. I see you all the time on flights, pouring over spreadsheet documents and cursing your company for not giving you a business class ticket. I can recognize your weary expressions and rumpled suits a mile away. I can relate to how you feel, how you miss your family and how you pray that you won’t miss your ... [Read this entry]

Spare your Legs with a Free Rental Car Upgrade

If you are a bargain traveler like me you probably are more than willing to rent an economy car to save a few bucks. Frankly I could care less how much horsepower my rental car has just as long as it gets me from point A to point B without needing the assistance of a tow truck.

If you are like me and you have gone the cheapie route in the past, chances are you have had a rental car or three where you need a spatula to extract yourself from it because ... [Read this entry]

Terrific Trekking Adventure in Nepal

When you think of Nepal the image of Mt. Everest probably comes to mind. The world’s highest mountain has become part of modern society’s folklore thanks a few crazy adventures each year who insist on trying to scale her. Nepal’s mountainous terrain is not just limited to Everest, however. The country boasts eight of the world’s tallest fourteen mountains, none of which you are probably ever going to climb.

That doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy your time in Nepal if you aren’t a mountain climber. It is a country with ... [Read this entry]

Nothing Says Romance More than a Transatlantic Flight

The stale air, the cramped legroom, the elbow of the person next to you firmly planted in your ribcage, the feeling of losing your stomach with an elevation loss…nothing is more romantic that strapping yourself into a seat and putting your life in the hands of a pilot as he guides a plane 50,000-feet above the ground, right?

You could probably come up with a few more romantic ways to spend Valentine’s Day. Clipping each other’s toenails, watching reruns of American Idol, going for a 100-mile run together – those are all options ... [Read this entry]

Excellent Deals on Flights to Germany

The destination of choice this year might just have to be Germany. The country that brought us beer, bratwurst and an inexplicable love for David Hasselhoff is still the best deal around when it comes to airline flights from the United States to Europe. United Airlines has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the competition by serving up round-trip tickets to Germany for as low as $360….and that is from Phoenix, not New York!

No matter where you plan on going in Germany, Munich and Frankfurt are both good ... [Read this entry]

Malaysia Airlines Offers Daily Service from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur

If you happen to commute between Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur each day you are in luck. Malaysia Airlines is now offering daily service between the two cities. The flight probably takes as long as it does to get cross town in Los Angeles on the freeways but that is another story.

The increase in service to Malaysia is excellent news for travelers looking to score a cheap ticket to Asia. More flights mean more seats and more seats means better prices. At least that is how I think ... [Read this entry]

Vote for your Favorite Airline and Hotel Awards Program

Move over Oscar, Emmy and Grammy, the most prestigious award around is the Freddie. Not familiar with the Freddie? Neither was I until the various airlines started sending out messages asking me to cast my ballot in their favor. The Freddie is awarded annually to the best airline, hotel and credit card programs around. Apparently this award is taken pretty seriously so if you are especially geeked about a particular airline or program you’ll want to head on over to the Freddie Awards Web site and cast your ... [Read this entry]

The Baltimore Winter Waterfront Pass

Remember when Baltimore, Maryland was just about the only city in the United States trying to make its downtown area a desirable place to visit? I sure do. My parents dragged me there all the time and made sure to tell me all about the city’s urban planning revival over and over and over again.

I have a greater appreciation for this nowadays as cities across the United States follow Baltimore’s lead through downtown revitalization projects. Even after all these years, Baltimore is still a cool place to visit, especially for ... [Read this entry]