I sometimes grow nostalgic for the freewheeling 60's when it was a right of passage to throw on a backpack and set off to explore the world. That's when hosteling was in its infancy in the United States, but well established in Europe and beyond. I'v...

Here are two smart ways to shop this holiday season to get extra value for every dollar you spend. #1  GoodShop.com For every dollar you spend, GoodShop will donate a portion of your purchase amount to your favorite charity. #2  Airline Shopping...

The travel industry has adopted Black Friday with gusto! Here are the best deals we’ve found! Sonesta Maho Bay- St. Maarten 50% off sale, book by 11/30 for travel 12/18/09 to 3/31/10 includes Christmas and New Years!! Book room only or all inclusive...

Don’t forget to take advantage of Google’s generousity this holiday season.  From now until January 15, 2010, Google will be underwriting the cost of  WiFi at 47 major airports across the USA. When you power up at the airport look for the new free...

Heads up my friends, we’re heading into the worst travel weeks for flight delays, oversold planes and cancellations – ahhhh the joys of holiday and winter travel! This year there’s a new tool to use – TWITTER!  Many of the airports across the US have...

Will standard travel insurance policies cover you for cancellation if you or a family memeber comes down with H1N1 just prior to traveling?  The answers to this question have been changing recently.  Here’s an excellent article by the LA Times that...