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Which Disney Destination is Best for You
As a parent, I know a little something about Mickey and his friends, and I’m often asked, “Which Disney is right for me?” Part of that depends where you live and what you’ll pay for flights to Disneyland in Southern California or Walt Disney World in Orlando. Cheap flights and tips on Disney World It … Read Which Disney Destination is Best for You
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Tips and TricksThe Price We Pay for Airline Mergers
Last week’s news that US Airways was taking a bold step toward a takeover of American Airlines by getting backing from employee unions left some scratching their heads. For one thing, it’s way too early to say whether or not that union support will hold up, or if any merger will ever take place. You … Read The Price We Pay for Airline Mergers
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Airline News, Rick Seaney on ABC NewsDo Americans have a ‘Right to Vacation’?
Do you laugh when someone says, ‘let’s do lunch’? You do if you’re a typical American worker bee, slaving away in a cubicle littered with vending machine sandwich wrappers because you never leave your desk for lunch, let alone ‘do’ it. Vacation: U.S. vs. Europe Most of us don’t even take all the vacation we’re … Read Do Americans have a ‘Right to Vacation’?
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Rick Seaney on ABC NewsWhere to Go for Summer Vacation: Six ‘Cheap’ Destinations
Notice the quotation marks in phrase, cheap destinations. The reason is there are no cheap destinations this year – no amazing bargains – just crazy, crazy prices. However, some cities are definitely cheaper than others. Summer Flights: Your Shopping Tip List Six Cheaper Summer Vacation Destinations Here are my top six in alphabetical order: Boston Denver … Read Where to Go for Summer Vacation: Six ‘Cheap’ Destinations
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Tips and Tricks7 Ways to Screw Up Summer Vacation Flights
There are many ways to screw up a summer vacation – such as a family of 12 staying at Aunt Maude’s one-bedroom apartment – but for this list we’ll stick to finding cheap flights and having a better travel experience. Don’t make these mistakes. Listen as Rick Seaney spills his secrets to Editor Anne McDermott: … Read 7 Ways to Screw Up Summer Vacation Flights
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