New Air Travel Rule on Spare Lithium Batteries
Saturday December 29, 2007
The Transportation Safety Administration's latest air travel rule change takes effect January 1. Beginning in 2008, you can no longer pack loose lithium batteries in your checked baggage. ... Read More
Relax at a Bed and Breakfast Inn
Friday December 28, 2007
If you're planning a weekend getaway, consider staying at a bed and breakfast inn. B&Bs offer a relaxing alternative to chain hotels. You can find B&Bs in tiny ... Read More
Travel Planning Resolutions for 2008
Wednesday December 26, 2007
There’s something about a new year that makes us want to take stock and improve ourselves. Making New Year’s resolutions has become more than a tradition; it’s almost an ... Read More
Last Call for Christmas Markets
Sunday December 23, 2007
It's not too late to visit a Christmas market. These open-air markets, traditionally held during the four weeks of Advent that precede Christmas, began in Germany in the 15th ... Read More
Share Your Favorite Pastimes With Your Grandkids
Saturday December 22, 2007
Last June, my son traveled across the country to visit his grandparents. My dad is a talented woodworker, and my son is very interested in learning to build things ... Read More
Save on Last-Minute Holiday Travel
Wednesday December 19, 2007
Yes, Virginia, there are last-minute travel bargains.
If you haven't booked a holiday trip or wish you could find a way to get to someplace warm for Christmas, there's still a ... Read More
Ride the Rails to Canada
Tuesday December 18, 2007
After our White House tour on Saturday, my husband and I had lunch with another couple from our group. Jerry and Cynthia told us all about their recent rail ... Read More
A Visit to the White House
Monday December 17, 2007
On Saturday, I was privileged to visit the White House on a scheduled tour. Many of my friends were surprised when I told them that the Executive Mansion is ... Read More
Planes, Trains or Automobiles?
Friday December 14, 2007
I love to drive. Perhaps that's because I was born in California, or maybe it's because I like to explore country roads and small towns. Our cars are ... Read More
Visit Italy's Living Nativity Scenes
Wednesday December 12, 2007
If you're a travel buff like me, living overseas is a wonderful opportunity. Thanks to my husband's job, I've lived in Italy twice. One of my favorite Italian ... Read More
What About Travel Insurance?
Monday December 10, 2007
Christmas is just 15 days away. If you're traveling during this holiday season, you're probably creating a packing list. It's not fun to arrive at your destination, only ... Read More
Should You Leave the Driving to Someone Else?
Monday December 3, 2007
Today I received a phone call from my son's college-age buddy. Chris studies music at a university in Pennsylvania. He had planned to swing by our place via ... Read More