I just can’t get away from being a bargain hunter. Here I was, on vacation in California, on the train to Hollywood, when I spotted the sign on the street. The Gap was having a 40-percent-off sale on babies and kids clothes. With a new grandson coming in just a few weeks and the holidays just a couple of months away, we had to go. [ More ]
If you’re thinking ahead to holiday travels, or maybe a late-summer getaway, check out Oyster.com before you book. It shows you real photos of hotel rooms, resort pools, restaurants, and more—and they’re often not nearly as spacious or swanky as the property’s website or brochure would have you believe. [ More ]
While shopping in Europe on this recent vacation, I couldn’t believe the prices of clothing and other goods! One of my favorite designers is Jerry Weber. I buy his clothing locally at Steilmann European Fashion Imports. While in Germany, I saw both a Steilmann store and a Jerry Weber store. [ More ]
My luggage did not survive last year’s vacation to Orlando. When it arrived on the carousel, the handle was hanging from it. Truthfully, it did have a lot of mileage on it. It was basic black and looked like every other bag: I was ready for a change now that I was heading to Europe. [ More ]
I was making plans for my summer vacation, and trying to figure out what I needed to do in advance. I called AT&T, my smart phone carrier, and arranged to have international discount calling, texting and messaging, and a data plan added (for additional charges) and scheduled a termination date after my return. [ More ]
Last week my friend was filling me in on her trip to London. She had a wonderful time but said her regret was she wished she’d picked lighter. She planned to carry her luggage on the plane to avoid the hassle of waiting around at baggage claim, but to her surprise it was too heavy, so she had to check it after all. [ More ]
Last week, I talked with veteran “super traveler” Lauri Flaquer, who offered her top tips for saving money on airfare, which typically takes a big chunk of your travel budget. This week, Lauri has more insider ways to get the best bargains for cool destinations. I can’t wait to use these! [ More ]
