Massive Deals at Unclaimed Baggage Center
About 2 million people fly on airplanes every day. A tiny fraction of passenger bags are delayed, misplaced, or damaged. … Read more
8 Great Reasons Train Travel Beats Flying
After hundreds of flights and dozens of train trips, I must say that there are many trips where train travel … Read more
8 Great Reasons Food Tastes Better On the Road
Think of the best tasting dishes and drinks you have ever had. It is OK. I can wait. I will do … Read more
3 Reasons to Use a Travel Advisor
Although I have been a Book-It-Yourselfer (BIY) since 1992, I have often saved money, time, and stress by using a … Read more
St. John USVI Lodging: Vacation Home or Luxury Resort Hotel
St. John is a jewel in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and like a good jewel, you can enjoy it from … Read more
Fly More, Pay Less
Doing some recent trip planning research I found this lovely airfare quirk. A client wanted to fly into Paris and … Read more
Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually … Read more
McCool Travel Tip: Another Vacation Rental Advantage
Vacation rentals are one of my favorite travel value. Compared to hotels, vacation rentals (houses, condos, apartments) offer more space … Read more
Hertz Gold – Golden and Tarnished
Longtime McCool Travel followers and former students know that Hertz Gold is one of my favorite travel programs. Well over … Read more
Taking Advantage of Travel Airfare Deals Not Near You
There was a recent airfare deal for flights between Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) California and Maui (OGG) at … Read more
Florida Hills – Yes, Hills!
Growing up in South Florida, I saw very few hills. Most of Miami-Dade county is within 10 feet of sea … Read more
Travel Tip: 6 Hour Airport Stopover, Salt Lake City
Long waits between connecting flights can be boring and frustrating. Most travelers remain in the airport–visiting restaurants or shops, reading, … Read more