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Bargain Airline Tickets From Santa

Bargain Airline Tickets From Santa

Airline tickets: if you’re like me, shopping around for the best airfares is not your favorite thing to do. I mean, could it be more confusing? You have to research a zillion carriers, times of day, days of the week, seasons of the year, and – now – even specific seats within the plane. Seriously, […]

November 22, 2015 | Updated: November 22, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Miami Airport Hotel – Not Fancy But Handy

Miami Airport Hotel – Not Fancy But Handy

Miami Airport Hotel – You already know I’m crazy about airport hotels, right? The Fairmont at Vancouver Airport (YVR) and Grand Hyatt at Dallas (DFW) are two of my favorites.  Miami International Airport Hotel is never going to be my favorite, but it offers the most important quality of an airport hotel: the luxury of […]

April 21, 2015 | Updated: April 22, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Renting a Private Jet

Renting a Private Jet

Until recently, I thought that renting a private jet was 1) only something corporate execs did and 2) limited to domestic destinations. And then I met a private flight attendant who had just returned from an African safari. “We flew from New York to Kenya with a wonderful family,” she told me. “The plan was that […]

May 13, 2014 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 6 Replies More
The Royal Service from British Airways

The Royal Service from British Airways

We just flew from San Diego, California to New Delhi via London, and I was really impressed with the in-flight service. In fact, the royal service from British Airways had me feeling like a queen. To begin with the BA cabin crew couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. No request fazed them and – […]

January 18, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 5 Replies More
Emirates Airfare Deal – Book by July 5

Emirates Airfare Deal – Book by July 5

Saying that Emirates Airline is offering a great airfare deal is like saying Neiman Marcus is having a sale. Yes, the price of the designer gown is marked down, but….well you know what I mean. Having said that, we flew Emirates Airline from Los Angeles to Dubai and in my notes (travel writers are compulsive […]

June 29, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
British Airways Bargain Business Class to London

British Airways Bargain Business Class to London

British Airways is offering an all-inclusive roundtrip Club World fare for just $1952 to celebrate the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. This Diamond Jubilee airfare sale ends on Friday, May 18 – yes, that’s today. With this incredible deal, you can be a part of the royal Jubilee Celebration – and travel […]

May 18, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
British Airways Travel Tips

British Airways Travel Tips

BA777 in flight We don’t get much for free from the airlines these days, so I was impressed with these useful British Airways travel tips. Whether you’re planning a trip or traveling tomorrow, take a look: British Airways collected these travel and baggage tips from their staff based all over the world. The videos, which are […]

February 13, 2012 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Last-Minute Deals on British Airways Business Class

Last-Minute Deals on British Airways Business Class

Bargains on Business Class seats are few and far between, so I want to make sure you know that BA is offering discounted Club World fares from 20 U. S. gateways to London and select worldwide destinations. These fares normally require a 14 day advance purchase but during this limited period, the fares are available […]

July 20, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Special Air Fare to New Zealand

Special Air Fare to New Zealand

Bottle feeding lambs on the Banks Peninsula on the South Island If you’re thinking of heading Down Under, you’ll be interested in the special Business Premier fares being offered by Air New Zealand. Business Premier fares are year-round (not seasonal), and normally the lowest fare is US$9,508 roundtrip. However, they do sometimes have special offers, […]

May 18, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel

Luxury travel is about relaxing and having fun – not rushing to catch a flight at the crack of dawn. That’s why – as I explained in an earlier post – I make good use of airport hotels. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel has always been a favorite of mine, so I was pleased to […]

March 31, 2011 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 2 Replies More
Airport/Cruise Port Stay-Park-Shuttle Deals

Airport/Cruise Port Stay-Park-Shuttle Deals

I’ve already touted the advantages of hotels that are actually at airports when you have an early-morning flight, but I also want to suggest that if you have a car, the wisest solution may be to drive to a hotel near the airport, leave your car, and take their shuttle to the terminal. ParkSleepFly, Stay123, […]

March 15, 2010 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Qantas International Business Now On Sale

Qantas International Business Now On Sale

If you act fast, you can get a great deal on Business Class tickets to Australia. Qantas has a special offer that you must book by February 23, 2010. For the details, go to http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/visit-australia-business-class/us/en?gclid=CNi6rNyfnZ8CFQJaagodg0r9Ug Flights depart from Los Angeles or San Francisco and the sale price is up to 55% off regular Business Class […]

February 1, 2010 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
United Airlines’ Suite Dreams

United Airlines’ Suite Dreams

If you read my earlier post, you’ll notice that United Airlines didn’t win any of the OAG’s Best Airline awards. This fact reflects the opinion of many First- and Business-class travelers who consider this legacy airline more of a work horse than a thoroughbred. However, UAL appears to be trying to step up to the plate […]

January 9, 2010 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
One-Day United Airfare Sale

One-Day United Airfare Sale

On December 18 – yes, that’s tomorrow – United is having a one-day sale on airfares to some of their popular ski destinations.  These include Denver, Jackson Hole, and Steamboat Springs – among others. While tickets must be purchased on December 18, they are good for travel between January 6, and March 11, 2010. This […]

December 17, 2009 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
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