Category: Tips
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Most Pet-Friendly Airlines
Rachel Lee Harris of the New York Times reports that Petfinder.com has named Pet Airways as the most pet-friendly airline over all in North America and the best for large animals. Why? Petfinder.com says the fact this airline flies even large animals in the main cabin was a big factor. Other recommended pet-friendly airlines: Jet Blue’s JetPaws program-best…
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How To Pack Light
With all of the hassles in bringing a suitcase on a trip including luggage fees, problems with overhead storage on planes, and just plain room in the trunk of my car, I like looking for tips on how to pack better. Years ago, I spoke to a man who constantly traveled the world for a pharmacutical company. His big packing tip?…
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The Taconic Parkway – Exits for Gas, Food and Rest Rooms
My husband Robert and I drive on the Taconic Parkway from the Capital Region to the NYC area alot – for business, to visit family or friends, or because I spotted some NYC event we need to go see. It’s a remarkably beautiful drive. Over the years, through trial and error, we got to know…
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Tips To Manage Amtrak Delays and Service Disruption
Last week, my Amtrak train to a dinner given by NYC ‘s Explorers’ Club was once again over an hour late. I followed my own advice and called up Amtrak’s customer relations. After describing the details of the trip, I was told that I’ll be receiving a travel certificate to use on another trip. What…
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Money Tips for Travelers
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has recently published the following travel trips: • Let your community bank know when and where you will be traveling so that you will avoid any potential for fraud alerts when out-of-the-ordinary transactions are posted. • Call or stop by your community bank to find out what ATM…
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Top Rated Campgrounds Including Lake George RV Park
Guestrated.com sent me their list of the highest rated campgrounds around the country: Ashland Resort, Northfork, W.V., a first-time “A” grade winner, http://www.atvresort.com Buffalo Lake Camping Resort, Montello, Wis., a first-time “A” grade winner, http://www.buffalolakecamping.com Buttonwood Campground, Mexico, Penn., a three-time “A” grade winner, http://www.buttonwoodcamp.com Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park, Nathrop, Colo. a two-time…
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Make Your Own Meal for the Plane-Consulting the Culinary Experts
It’s that time of year again and, if you’re like me, you’re gritting your teeth and planning your family’s airplane travel as if it were some unpleasant trial by fire. But added to all of our concerns including delays, cancellations and getting bumped from our seat is the growing problem that the food that you’ll be served on your plane…
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Cutting Travel Costs By Organizing Group Trips
Check out the interesting article that Billie Cohen of the New York Times wrote about how to make group trips more affordable and how to streamline the planning. Cohen discusses cruises as being the easiest trip of this type because so many things are provided to all the members of your group once you’re on board. Cohen also…
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Cutting Air Travel Costs: Saving Money Parking Your Car
Michelle Higgins of the New York Times suggests using Bestparking.com to find the cheapest parking at off airport lots. Higgins says that rates are frequently updated and you’re provided with information including if certain lots are sold out. Click here for info about this site and let us know if you have any tips to share.
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Staying in Shape While You Travel with No Gym Necessary
John Hanc of the New York Times writes about how experienced business travelers are using intense 20 minute calisthenic workouts in their hotel rooms or nearby areas to stay fit. The article also has pictures of seven exercises that can be done in a hotel room. One, though, involves doing jumping jacks, and I’m wondering how the hotel guests in room below…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 