December 12th, 2006
Have you noticed that things are looking a little different around here these days?
We’re growing up — Fly Away Cafe has gotten a brand new template. It’s all part of the b5 template update, and it’s very exciting. Sort of like getting a new outfit, and a new pair of shoes for an upcoming vacation!
I think […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments
December 12th, 2006
I like my creature comforts when I travel. But I’m also trying to broaden my horizons. I’m looking for new places to go, new adventures, a little motivation and encouragement to try something a little different and off the beaten path. It’s not so much that I’m in a rut, as that I want to make […]
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December 11th, 2006
Happy Monday!
Here are this week’s money saving travel tips:
Travel seems to be one of the few remaining areas where it’s okay to discriminate based on age. And this time, that’s a good thing. Look for “senior” discounts at restaurants, attractions, and various events where admission prices may be lower if you are senior. The age […]
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December 10th, 2006
The bane of every traveler’s life is dryness. Dry air, dry eyes, dry nasal passages, dry hair, dry everything! Well — some of those just aren’t problems that can be solved with an item that is gift appropriate.
But, here’s a great gift idea to help combat the dry skin that is the result of too […]
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December 9th, 2006
Details: Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska. Although it has turned Santa into a cottage industry, about 1,800 people live here year round. I first visited North Pole one summer as a child. It was then, and still is a great place to take kids to see how Santa lives in the “off season.”
Photo […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment
December 8th, 2006
Now that the cold weather has hit the northern part of the United States, snowbirds and vacationers alike are heading south.
If you’ll be in the Scottsdale (Arizona) area, check out the Convention and Visitors Bureau website, and download a few travel podcasts before you go. You can play the podcast on your computer or mp3 […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments
December 7th, 2006
What’s important to you when booking a hotel room?
Do you want a luxury suite? Premium beds and linens? Do you want a spa on premises where you can get a massage? Do you like a stereo in your room and hundreds of channels on cable television?
Hotels are going all out to secure your business and […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment
December 6th, 2006
When you spend lots of time in an airplane or a hotel room, life can get pretty boring. That’s why I see so many people playing games on their laptop, or watching a movie, instead of working. I know that I always have a movie DVD (or two) tucked into my carryon, either to watch […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments
December 6th, 2006
I’m a big fan of art ““ museums, galleries, quirky urban locations, and sometimes, where you least expect it.
Last month, the Corning Museum of Glass announced that it now has on display the world’s largest glass paperweight. “Megaplanet” is a 107-pound orb with a kaleidoscope of landscapes and underwater scenes inside, and is the one […]
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December 5th, 2006
Those of who spent all our time in the back part of the plane, may find a little diversion in the Fly for Fortune flying game sponsored by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Oh sure, you hae a chance to win prizes, but I think the fun comes from actually trying to figure out how to fly […]
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