September 2012
Family Delights in Puerto Vallarta
Despite the bars along the beach-front strip – that try to entice passing pedestrians in the evening hours – Puerto Vallarta (during the day) offers up a number of unique and kid-friendly activities from dolphins to tigers and even pirates.
Top 5 Fall Foliage Travel Destinations
With peak fall foliage season approaching, it’s time to get out there and explore some of the stunning vistas and activities that embody the autumn season. So sit down, relax and take in a nice cup of warm apple cider while we whisk you away to some of our favorite [...]
$455 — Chicago to Honolulu, Hawaii (Roundtrip, including Taxes)
Chicago — Welcome to the party! After weeks of super-hot fares from cities like Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco and Charlotte, the amazing Hawaii fares have finally hit the Windy City. With colder temperatures on the way, head out to Honolulu for just $455 roundtrip, including taxes.
Top Flight Deals for September 19: Big City Edition
With the pennant race heating up and temperatures cooling down, it is a wonderful time to visit New York City. Take a short drive away from the Big Apple to catch some of the best fall foliage in the U.S. in the Finger Lakes region, or just walk through Central [...]
Visiting Western Costa Rica
Costa Rica is nothing short of a magical destination; especially if you are looking to find a slice of paradise close to North America. The scenery is truly spectacular and the vibe of the country is very relaxed and pura vida. Best of all the dry season, which is just [...]
Navigating Napa Valley Wine Country
First-timers to Napa Valley are often overwhelmed by the number of wineries that are open to visitors, not to mention the many wines available to sample. But don’t be embarrassed – Napa veterans and industry insiders are often equally overwhelmed by the many wine choices that Napa has to offer! [...]
Top Flight Deals for September 12: Fall for Vegas Edition
It will be difficult to outdo those incredible coast to coast fares from last week, but I think we may have come close with some great Las Vegas fares available for travel this fall. This week’s edition has plenty of deals for everyone, including Vegas fares starting at $72, Hawaii [...]
Santa Barbara & the Central California Coast
Since moving to the Bay Area in 2001, I’ve been fortunate to visit many California coastal destinations, from Bodega Bay and Sonoma in the north to San Diego in the south. However my favorite stretch of coastline runs from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Tales of a Well-Traveled Grandparent
Did you know that September 9th is Grandparents Day? In 1978, Jimmy Carter declared that the first Sunday after Labor Day be set aside to honor the enriching impact that grandparents have on our daily lives.
Top Flight Deals for September 6: Back to School Edition
An annual lull in bookings for airlines began over Labor Day weekend, making this week chock-full of incredible price drops and sales from top carriers.