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The Pet-Friendly Travel Planning Website

The time for summer travel may be over, but we’re still having gorgeous weather in many parts of the country. That means it’s a good time to get in those fall road trips. Think of it: windows down, hair whipping in the wind, your dog’s tongue lolling out the window. You may want to go on a road trip, but you don’t want to leave your beloved pet behind. Never fear: there’s a website for you that’s here to help. It’s called Pet Friendly (gopetfriendly.com). This comprehensive site has everything you need to plan a trip with your pet. If … Continue reading →

Post-Olympic Travel Deals

Now that Ryan Lochte is back on American soil looking for his next one-night stand, London is looking for someone to take his place. Actually, the city doesn’t care how you pick your friends (with benefits); it just wants you to fill the vacancies left behind by the throngs of sports fans that departed when the Olympic flame was extinguished. And London tourism officials aren’t the only ones hoping you’ll travel to the United Kingdom this fall. Several major airlines are slashing prices by as much as 25% in order to lure travelers to Europe. Fall is traditionally a super … Continue reading →

Busy Summer Scrapbooking

According to the owner of my local scrapbook supply shop, summer is her slowest time of the year. Ironically, summer is when I do the bulk of my memory book-making. Perhaps, it’s because my daughter is off of school during the summer and we tend to craft more when she is home. However, I have a feeling that the reason I complete more scrapbooks in the summer months is because I take more pictures during June, July and August than other months. While the rest of the world puts their cameras to use extensively during the holidays (October, November and … Continue reading →

Summer Flight Insight: Disney’s a Good Deal

One of the biggest hurdles to a Disney vacation is cost. It’s probably the main reason why my family never went when I was growing up, and it’s still a big discouragement when I think about possibly going now, or once my husband and I have children. Part of that cost is, for anyone not in central Florida or southern California (or Tokyo, Paris, or Hong Kong), airfare. Most vacations that aren’t in driving distance have plane tickets as part of their price tag, but unfortunately the problem with Disney is that once you’ve paid a fortune to get there, … Continue reading →

Prepping for Summer Holiday Travel

Memorial Day is the official kick-off to the busy summer travel season. However, surging gas prices don’t paint a pretty picture for families looking to hit the highway or take to the air to visit grandma while school is out. Fortunately, there are ways to save if you plan on making travel a top priority this summer. According to experts at Travelocity, despite insanely high fuel prices you can still find a decent deal on domestic flights if you book early. And by early experts mean now. The online agency claims that you can score reduced rates on airline fares … Continue reading →

Reducing Travel Costs

Summer is primetime for family vacations. Kids are out of school and travel deals abound. Of course, in today’s financially strapped society, some of these “deals” are not all they’re cracked up to be. If you are looking for simpler ways to cut down on travel expenses, then consider the following ideas: Togethering: This not-so new concept has been thrown around quite a bit since the economy has languished in the dumpster. “Togethering” is basically a new word for family reunion. However, instead of the entire clan hanging out at grandma’s house for a weekend, you select the family members … Continue reading →

Visit Morgan’s Wonderland on Your Summer Vacation

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Where are you going on your family vacation this summer? Popular destinations include beaches and amusement parks. The problem is that not all amusement parks were designed to accommodate children who have special needs. Morgan’s Wonderland, on the other hand, was designed to be a friendly place for children who have special needs, their families, and their siblings to interact and have fun. Morgan’s Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park that was specifically designed for children and adults who have special needs, (as well as their family members), to … Continue reading →

Summer Vacation Sale on Expedia.com

School will be starting soon! Many schools begin right after the Labor Day weekend. This means you might have time to squeeze in one more summer vacation destination. Right now, you can save some money doing it, if you book it through Expedia.com. Expedia.com is having a Summer Sale. Save up to 40% off the price of participating hotels. This sale includes hotels all across the United States, as well as several destinations around the world. The Expedia website says that they asked people where they were going on vacation this summer, and then they marked down the price of … Continue reading →

Travel Deals to Exotic Locales

When camping at local parks and day trips to grandma’s house simply don’t cut it anymore, then consider jetting off to an exotic locale where no one knows your name. End of the summer/early fall travel deals are yours for the taking right now, including the following sensational packages to glamorous vacation destinations: INDIA SmarTours.com is offering an amazing deal to Delhi from New York for $999 per person. The price includes: *Round-trip airfare on Air India to Delhi *One night at The Park New Delhi *Two nights at the Gateway Hotel or Hotel Marina in Agra *Two nights at … Continue reading →

Super Summer Getaways

If you can’t take yet another summer vacation at the beach with your in-laws or you simply want to escape to a place that is a tad bit (or a lot) more thrilling than your family’s traditional trek to Yogi Bear’s campsite, then consider the following end of the summer travel deals that will have you jetting off to sensational international destinations without breaking the bank: IRELAND You can create your own fairytale by taking advantage of Aer Lingus’ five-night end of the summer vacation package that flies you to Shannon in the beautiful southwestern region of Ireland. The area … Continue reading →