If you fly a lot, then you are probably getting used to being nickeled and dimed. Airlines now charge for lots of things – checked baggage, advance seat assignments, extra legroom, phone reservation fees, etc. But a lot of us don’t think about the extras that come with a hotel stay. The rate that you […]
NorCal Road Trips: Santa Cruz
Lest you think this blog is all about luxury cruises and business class tickets to Europe, I’ve decided it’s time to get back to reality and the way my family usually travels 99% of the time. Here’s another post in my ongoing series “NorCal Road Trips,” highlighting destinations perfect for a day trip or weekend […]
You Too Can Earn 100,000 United Miles
I mentioned last week that my husband and I redeemed our United miles for “Saver” Business Class award tickets on United to Europe (100,000 miles each). The same tickets cost about $5000 each, so this was a redemption of about 5 cents a mile, which is really great in the miles and points world. This […]
Hotels Cater To You & Your Traveling Tyke
Even though I travel a lot with my daughter, it is only recently that I’ve noticed a concerted effort by many of the major hotel chains to cater to families with children of all ages. Hotels (especially resorts) have long had programs like kids’ clubs for older children (usually 5-12 years of age), but some […]
We’re Flying Business Class To Europe!!!
Can you tell I’m excited by the number of exclamation points in the title?!?! Well, I am. This is one of those situations where procrastination paid off, for once. As I mentioned, my husband and I planned a bit of a last minute European cruise last week, which will be the first trip we’ve taken […]
The Woes of SFO
There have quite a few issues happening of late with one of my home airports, San Francisco (SFO), and I thought some of these developments might of interest to those of you who travel to the West Coast with some frequency. United Terminal Confusion First is an issue that has been covered quite a […]
Leaving Your Traveling Tyke Behind
Big news… my husband and I just booked a 10 day vacation. In Europe. Without our little one! Now that our daughter is three and a half, we figured the time was right to take an extended international vacation without her. We’ll be heading to the Mediterranean for a 10 day cruise on Seabourn this fall, […]
Where Should My Baby or Toddler Sleep On Our Travels?
One of the most perplexing questions of travel with babies, toddlers, and young kids is where to put them to bed at night. There are a variety of options, none of which are as ideal as your child’s own crib in a quiet room alone. On the road, however, you have to learn to be flexible. The answer […]
Why I Really Do Love Virgin
As I mentioned earlier this week, my family traveled on Virgin America from SFO to JFK and back last weekend for a family wedding. My daughter had the chance to tell Sir Richard Branson himself aboard this flight: “I love Virgin!” And sure enough, I’m happy to report that we do indeed love Virgin after […]
Virgin America: My Very Own Sir Richard Encounter!
This past weekend, I flew with my husband and daughter from SFO to JFK to attend a family wedding in Connecticut. For the first time since my daughter was a very small infant, we flew Virgin America. I love Virgin America as an airline and would love to fly it more, but (aside from New […]
