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How Healthy Are Airline Meals?

Remember the name Charles Stuart Platkin… because he’s the guy who can answer that question. Platkin is a nutritional expert and I’ve been visiting his DietDetective.com website since I stumbled upon it years ago when I was doing a news story. It’s a useful site that provides health information and recently a new link was added that reveals just how healthy (or unhealthy) those meals you get on airplanes really are. Platkin analyzed nine U.S. airlines’ snacks and meals for coach passengers. In the end he found United Airlines serves the most nutritious food at 35,000 feet. Platkin has been … Continue reading →

Travel Tip: Don’t Wing It

When it comes to preserving your travel budget, it’s best not to wing it.  Sure, a few impromptu souvenirs or an extra tropical libation may not break the bank.  However, if you are truly interested in stretching your travel dollar, it’s best to plan ahead.  The more money-saving opportunities you take advantage of, the more cash you can stash for a future trip. Before you jet-off on your next vacation, consider the following: Watch where you eat:  As much as you are careful about what you eat while on vacation, if you are following a strict budget, it’s as important … Continue reading →

Tips for a Budget-Friendly Family Vacation

When the thought of taking your family out to dinner makes you cringe because of the expense, it is hard to contemplate taking everyone along for an actual vacation. Even though money concerns may make it seem as though you will never get away, you do have options, a number of them in fact. Here are some ways that you can stretch your vacation budget. 1. Look for the budget airline hubs Although airfare prices seem to be rising, there are a number of airline hubs that tend to have the cheapest airfare tickets. Some places are just less expensive … Continue reading →

Paying the Price for In-Flight Food

Forget about sky-high luggage fees and consider the priceless commodity you risk when you take flight these days—your health. Most travelers are quick to calculate airfare, hotel accommodations, rental cars and souvenir expenses, but neglect to factor in the toll eating overpriced airline food may have on their health. According to a new survey, most airlines don’t offer food items that do a body good; though, some are better than others. According to the poll featuring 10 North American airlines, Air Canada and Virgin America top the list of healthiest in-flight food. Both carriers scored high marks for their healthy, … Continue reading →

To Eat or Not to Eat at 35,000 Feet–Part 3

If you are taking off this summer on a much-needed family vacation you might want to pack some extra dough. In a series I dubbed “To Eat or Not to Eat at 35,000 Feet” I have been detailing the menu options available on major airlines that service the United States. If you are traveling on a budget I would suggest packing your own meals and snacks (especially if you are flying with young children), but if you are flying solo and need a few calories to keep your stomach quiet until you land you might consider the following options offered … Continue reading →

To Eat or Not to Eat at 35,000 Feet–Part 2

I’ve written extensively about menu options offered by major U.S. carriers. Most of my blogs either spoke to the lack of food options for those in coach or the extravagant dishes offered to those lucky enough to travel in style up in the first-class cabin. With the chaotic summer travel season in full swing I thought it would be helpful to revisit the topic of “Eats at 35,000 Feet.” In my last blog I began my list detailing who’s serving what and how much it’s going to cost you to munch in mid-flight? Here’s a continuation of that list: Frontier … Continue reading →

To Eat or Not to Eat at 35,000 Feet

These days unless you are packing some serious green or you tote a cooler on a plane as a carry on then you likely will be stuck eyeing the ham and Swiss wrap your seatmate is munching on during your five-hour flight from New York to Los Angeles. Attention summer leisure travelers (you know, all of you vacationers who fly once or twice a year): If you aren’t already aware, the majority of airlines no longer offer free meals on domestic flights. If you aren’t clear of what is being served (or not served) on domestic flights these days the … Continue reading →

Travel Deals to Europe (Minus the Worries Related to the Weak State of the Dollar)

I’ve discussed the weak state of the U.S. dollar (against the euro) in several previous blogs and if any (or all) of them has deterred you from traveling abroad, perhaps this posting will change that. The good news is that there are many ways to stretch your dollar in Europe–as long as you know where to go. A number of countries have yet to enter the European Union or adopt its currency, and you might be surprised at just how affordable they are, even after the exchange rate. So, if you are looking to save some dough on your next … Continue reading →

Gift Ideas For Frequent Travelers

Forget about the goofy tie and the poinsettia set in a terra cotta pot. If you have frequent travelers on your holiday gift list you need to be thinking about function at 35,000 feet, or at least behind the wheel of a car. This blog was actually inspired by an item I saw on sale at Target this week—-a road emergency kit. This one retails for just $25 and includes the basics. However, if you have the time and inclination you could get even more creative and tailor the contents specifically for your special traveler. Simply get a sturdy duffel … Continue reading →

Dieting At 35,000 Feet

Trying to stick to a diet is tough. Trying to stick to a diet during the holidays is even tougher. But, trying to stick to a diet while traveling by air during the holidays may be the toughest feat of all. In fact, according to a new study, many Americans fail when it comes to sticking to a healthy diet when traveling on a plane. Nutritionists working for the website Diet Detective, recently reviewed the food offered by six major airlines. Here’s what they found: A United Airlines’ (one of the two airlines I frequently fly on) snack box is … Continue reading →