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You know, or should know, by now that I am a member of the carryon club: a strong proponent of … Read more

A popular travel debate is how much stuff to bring on trips? The carryon versus checked baggage argument has led to … Read more

In the early 1990s, my office was a two minute walk from Monterey airport. 10 minutes before my flight I … Read more

To become a better traveler is daunting. There is so much involved. However, one step is all is takes. Great news, … Read more

You worked hard to earn frequent flyer points. Make sure your points do not disappear due to account inactivity. Friends don’t … Read more

Now that the summer is coming to a close, it is time to think about trips for the Fall, Winter, … Read more

After hundreds of flights and dozens of train trips, I must say that there are many trips where train travel … Read more

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 is a jewel in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and like a good jewel, you can enjoy it from … Read more

Doing some recent trip planning research I found this lovely airfare quirk. A client wanted to fly into Paris and … Read more

My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually … Read more

Vacation rentals are one of my favorite travel value. Compared to hotels, vacation rentals (houses, condos, apartments) offer more space … Read more