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8 Great Travel Lessons

Casablanca Morocco beach

I published this article after a short trip to Morocco and Madrid. I did not have to travel thousands of … Read more

8 Great Reasons to Book One Way Flights

surprising things to see in Nepal. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

The number one reason to buy one way flights is to save money—although convenience may be as or more important … Read more

Save Money With Connecting Flights

surprising things to see in Nepal. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

I recently found a connecting flight priced $330 less than a nonstop flight. Would you intentionally take a connecting flight … Read more

8 Great Travel Tips from Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown, travel mantras

This past weekend, I attended the DC Travel and Adventure Show where I was fortunate to spend 5 minutes each … Read more

Travel Tips from Pauline Frommer

At a  DC Travel and Adventure Show I was fortunate to spend 5 minutes each with Pauline Frommer and Samantha … Read more

Secret Cheap Airfare Option on Orbitz

surprising things to see in Nepal. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

Last week I announced that I found cheap airfares (under $500) from Washington, DC to Europe for the summer. Such … Read more

Travel Math – It Does Not Add Up

Do you remember basic math concepts from your school days? When you add something with positive value the result is … Read more

Eat Healthy and Slash Travel Costs

Food 101, Gettysburg

With the holiday season upon us—and unhealthy eating opportunities everywhere we look—one way to restore some healthy habits is when … Read more

Off-Season Trips: Save Money and Have More Fun

catch a Coastal Mississippi sunset next to Biloxi Bay Bridge

As many people, I recently went to holiday parties and caught up with friends. My conversations usually include travel and … Read more

Stealthy Rental Car Maneuvers

great travel experiences: Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible along Skyline Drive

My favorite stealthy rental car maneuvers will help you save money, time, and stress on car rentals for your next … Read more

Creative Rental Car Uses

The following is from the archives of my previous blog, Travel Skills, from December 2008. For our family trip last … Read more

Travel Myth Busted: Lowest Hotel Rate Is Always Found {Here}

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

The following is from the archives of my previous blog, Travel Skills, from November 2008. Many believe that hotels.com, Expedia, … Read more

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