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Trip Planning

Travel Tip: McCool’s Rules for Road Trips

Amazing Places to Eat in Wilmington NC. Block Taco. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

“We’re lost but we’re making good time.” Yogi Berra is credited with saying this but it is also one of … Read more

Johnny’s Jet-Setter Travel Tips

Johnny’s Jet-Setter Travel Tips

This guest article for McCool Travel was written by Johnny Jet. Pack Light – But Don’t Skip These Essentials There … Read more

Travel Tip: How to Get Discounts on Costco Food Court Items

Costco food court

The other day I made another trip to Costco. I realized that there are at least two ways to get … Read more

How to Flip Your Trip to Save Big Money

sunset from Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs, Florida

Many trips I research do not have traditional round trip flights. Instead of flying into and back from the same airport, I … Read more

Car Rental Savings: Rent More, Pay Less

Ford Mustang convertible on dirt road in Everglades

On a family trip to California, we spent two nights in San Francisco and five nights in Lake Tahoe. I … Read more

Beware the Direct Flight

6 Sensational Ways to See the World for Free

Do you know the different between a connecting flight and a direct flight? Would you rather take a nonstop flight … Read more

Cheaper Rental Car Rates With This Hidden Feature

8 Great Auto Europe Car Rental Advantages by Charles McCool for McCool Travel. Article and photo by Charles McCool.

For a recent rental car search, I did my typical search with various discount rental car codes. Here is the … Read more

Travel Happy: Win the Carryon Game

Carryon, photo from Shorpy.com

I am not picky about the type of bag I bring on the plane. As long as it is small … Read more

Sensational Silicon Valley Selfie Spots to See and Be Seen At

Silicon Valley Selfie Spots. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

Whether you enjoy the hit HBO Silicon Valley show, are visiting high-tech Silicon Valley, or passing through the area, you … Read more

Travel Myth Busted: Lowest Airfare is Always Found {Here}

Many years ago, I was getting ready to speak at the Baltimore Travel Expo, when a woman approached me and said she … Read more

5 Steps to Find Cheap Hotel Rates

250 Main Hotel Rooftop Deck in Rockland Maine

Here are 5 steps I typically use to find cheap hotel rates. Some numbers are included from an actual stay to show how … Read more

McCool Travel Tip: Save Money by Paying More

first class legroom

“You must spend money to save money.” is a common shopping axiom. The other day, I bought a $100 one-way … Read more

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