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Unbeatable Hotel Deals in San Francisco

If you have always dreamed of leaving your heart in San Francisco, but didn’t have the means to spend the night there then you are in luck. Several top-rated hotels in the Bay Area are offering phenomenal winter deals that you simply can’t skip. The following properties are all within walking distance of the Union Square area. Also, check out the links at the end of this blog for ideas on where to take in some of the city’s most incredible sights and sounds. Mandarin Oriental This four-star hotel is as elegant and luxurious as they come. The lodging is … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Airline Tickets for $10… Now We’re Cooking

AIRLINE TICKETS FOR $10 It’s no joke—-Skybus Airlines is currently offering tickets for 10 bucks. So… what’s the catch? (Yes, there’s always a catch.) Catch #1–Even if you purchase your $10 tickets now you won’t be able to use them until December. That’s when the carrier begins service from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Right now, the rock-bottom price is being offered on flights from Milwaukee to Columbus, Ohio, which some of you travelers already know is Skybus Airlines’ hub. From there the airline is offering additional deals (many require purchasing a second ticket) to other cities Skybus flies to, including sunny locales … Continue reading →

Seasonal Travel Deals–Flying Into Fall

Typically, there are two times a year when airfares drop to record lows—early fall and late winter. If you are looking for a way to save on a quick weekend getaway to take in the fall colors or see your favorite football team take on conference rivals, United Airlines might be able to help you out. The carrier is offering some outstanding weekend fares. The following sample fares are for travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday (September 28, 2007), or anytime on Saturday (September 29, 2007), and returning anytime on Monday (October 1, 2007) or Tuesday (October 2, 2007). … Continue reading →

Back In School Travel Deals

Now that kids are back in school and family vacations are over (at least until the holidays) airlines and hotels are dropping prices in an effort to buffer the blow. Most carriers and resorts take a hit when the busy summer travel season ends so they offer deep discounts to sway customers to travel off-peak. The following are some promotions you might find appealing enough to take advantage of: AIRLINES United Airlines is offering great rates on select flights. The ones I have listed are one-way fares based on travel departing after 7 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2007, or … Continue reading →

Travel Deals: Catering To Californians

Whether you are a resident of California or just enjoy traveling to “The Golden State” you are in a position to take advantage of some hot deals. Airfare deals are as sizzling as the summer temperatures in California right now and if you are looking to fly in or out of any of the state’s major airports you won’t have to look far to bag a great bargain. Thanks to a surge in new airline competition at San Francisco International Airport tickets prices are going down. In the past few months Virgin America, Southwest and JetBlue have all begun service … Continue reading →

Fall Fun in San Francisco

Wrapping up my look at noteworthy events in the San Francisco area here’s a look at some regional celebrations that take place during the end of the year. Castro Street Fair This family-friendly event typically takes place during the first weekend in October. It is chock full of PG-rated fun and attracts thousands to Castro St. between Market and 19th streets. Along with the miles of craft booths there is a slew of food and clothing vendors displaying their wares. Yummy treats aside this neighborhood celebration is known for its showcase of dancers who strut their stuff at the dozens … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco Part 2

Now that you know that the home of the Golden Gate Bridge is not made of Rice-a-Roni and that you should never utter the words “Frisco” or “San Fran” in the presence of locals let’s review some other helpful tips that will ensure your next visit to San Francisco is a pleasant one. No Smoking. If haven’t kicked the bad habit before you visit the Bay area you are going to have a hard time keeping your cancer sticks lit. Finding a legal place to light up a cigarette in San Francisco is next to impossible. Smoking is banned in … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco

Now that you know where to go when you arrive in San Francisco it’s helpful to know what NOT to do while you are visiting the northern California hot spot. First and foremost never, ever (no matter how tempting it is) call the city “Frisco” or “San Fran.” This is a lesson my neighbor in Hawaii learned the hard way when she was waiting in line at the Honolulu International Airport. She referred to the city as “San Fran” and got an earful from a resident of the area telling her that the cutesy abbreviated version of San Francisco was … Continue reading →

Kristi Yamaguchi’s San Francisco

Kristi Yamaguchi may be calling Los Angeles home during her stint on this season’s “Dancing with the Stars” (and judging by the way she busts a move she’ll likely be there for a while), but the Olympic gold medal–winning figure skater’s heart will forever remain in her childhood home of San Francisco. The city by the bay is where Yamaguchi, her hockey star husband Bret Hedican and their two young daughters live part of the year. (They spend the hockey season at their sprawling mansion in Raleigh, North Carolina—-home of Hedican’s Carolina Hurricanes.) San Francisco is also where you can … Continue reading →

Celebrating Summer in San Francisco

When I was a child my family would travel from Hawaii to San Francisco to visit my dad’s brother and his family. They lived in a beautiful home in a quaint suburb in the City by the Bay. And as I mentioned in my previous blog because of our school schedule we traditionally made our journeys to the California hot spot during the summer months. While we may have missed out on everything the city had to offer during the spring we certainly got our fill of summer festivities. Here are some of my favorites: During the month of June … Continue reading →