My featured Hip Travel Mama Destination this month is Palm Springs - located approx 111 miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is an outdoor enthusiast's dream steeped in old Hollywood charm. According to Wikipedia, Palm Springs' hot, dry climate has an average 354 days of sunshine and less than 6 ... Read More about Palm Springs with kids
When is the best time to buy airfare?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from friends and colleagues is, "What do I do if I purchase my tickets and the price of the ticket drops?" Michelle Higgins, Practical Traveler for The New York Times has some great tips in today's Sunday Travel section, As Airfares Fall, Save Even ... Read More about When is the best time to buy airfare?
On a White Sandy Beach of Hawaii…
Ahhh...the soothing sounds of IZ singing White Sandy Beach of Hawai'i on my iPod lull me back to the Hawaiian islands. As you may have heard, Hawaii is being especially hit hard by the slow down in the economy and consumer travel. For those still willing to travel, there is no better time to escape ... Read More about On a White Sandy Beach of Hawaii…
Recession Travel Tips from WeJustGotBack.com
I received a great note via Twitter this weekend from WeJustGotBack.com in response to my post Deep Discounts and Upgrades. They have some fabulous recession travel tips for saving money on travel this year in their post, 20 Recession Travel Rules: Surefire ways to get more vacation for less. Some ... Read More about Recession Travel Tips from WeJustGotBack.com
Deep Discounts and Upgrades: You May Want to Keep that Family Vacation on the Calendar
Vacations are a critical line item in our family budget. We would sacrifice other consumer spending to keep our vacation budget line intact. During these tough economic times, many families have cut their travel budgets way back. One bright spot - we know we are seeing more travel values as a result ... Read More about Deep Discounts and Upgrades: You May Want to Keep that Family Vacation on the Calendar