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North Carolina Man Dreams Big, Lands Boston Gig

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I don’t know about you, but I am bad about singing long in the car to my favorite tunes. Of course, if you could hear me, you could cringe – my voice is nasally, which is bad since my allergies are generally acting up. I’d say I sounded like a hoarse bullfrog trapped underwater. With a cold. Anyhow, some average Joes can sing well. And, sometimes, rock-n-roll dreams come true. Such is the case of Tommy DeCarlo of Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many of us, Tommy dreamed of being a rock star. But, we all know how far fetched those … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Next Vacation—Early Bird Specials

In a previous blog I mentioned that one of the easiest ways to save on your family’s next vacation is to book early. If you see a great deal, don’t spend days mulling over whether or not you can get a better bargain. In most instances rock-bottom deals are scooped up as soon as they are made public. The following deals have only been advertised for a couple of days so there are still spaces available (I just checked); however, that doesn’t mean that they will still be there tomorrow. If the following travel packages sound inviting and are in … Continue reading →

Boston Wants Your Business

In these tough economic times some lodgings are pulling out all the stops to fill guest rooms. Some are a bit cleverer than others, but for the most part the offerings are designed to give you more bang for your buck. Hotels in the Boston area have ramped up their promotions in just the last two weeks; perhaps hoping you will spend some of your tax rebates or part of your economic stimulus package on a vacation for the whole clan. If you are looking to getaway to Beantown and want to save some cash on your hotel room check … Continue reading →

Island Hopping: Nantucket

I grew up on an island and I would be a rich woman today if I could have collected a dime from every person who uttered these words to me over the last three decades: “Hawaii is a great place to visit, but I sure couldn’t afford to live here.” I have a feeling that residents of Nantucket get a lot of the same. The only difference is that most of them are already rich. It’s true; statistics show that most of the island’s residents are second-homeowners who spend the peak summer season in their multi-million dollar oceanfront pads. If … Continue reading →