This article appeared on the Huffington Post (yes, that Huffington Post) yesterday, and it does a good job of running down several tips for what to do when traveling home this holiday season; worth a quick read: click here for the article.
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Keeping track of the changes in airlines’ baggage policies & fees can be tough; to assist you, I’ve assembled this handy summary. Just click on the airline links below for further details. NOTE that all airlines charge additional fees for oversized and overweight baggage, and for sports equipment. Check each airline’s website for details; links [...]
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If you can be flexible about your travel plans, definitely check out Travelzoo. The site doesn’t actually sell packages, but captures the best deals from a variety of airlines, hotels, car rental firms, and travel websites.
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Earlier this week I posted about one of every traveler’s worst nightmares: getting sick on the road. Right up there with that fear is getting ripped off while traveling.
The following video from the BBC’s “The Real Hustle” shows how pickpockets in airports can quickly relieve you of your possessions; please be careful this Holiday season!
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If you’re in the market for some new travel gear but are looking to save some serious bucks, check out these sites…. some of the names and some of the deals that are out there may surprise you! But beware: the available deals change frequently!
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Have you ever had the misfortune of getting sick on the road? A few years ago I had a nasty encounter with food poisoning - mercifully enough I made it home before getting really sick, but a few of my colleagues weren’t so lucky - one actually ended up in a hospital far from home!
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Somehow - in Nebraska ( ! ) - it was sunny, low 70’s and beautiful this weekend. A bit breezy, but absolutely wonderful and completely unexpected for early November. I managed to play both days, and went 78-79; not bad for November golf, as I’ve basically stopped playing at this point.
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