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Think You Only Pick “Safe” Destinations? Think Again.
Deal Girl makes friends in Guatemala. August 2011.
I’ve had safety on the brain lately. Maybe it’s because I’m taking the kids to Asia for the 1st time, but I’m seeing
6 Disney World Hotels I Don’t Recommend
After three recent Disney World visits (and six on property hotel stays) I’ve come to appreciate staying on site. Between extra magic hours, extravagant theming, amazing customer..
Dear Deal Mommy: What Are The Best Miles to London in Business Class?
What, you don’t use a quill?I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal Mommy series, at info@thedealmommy.com as
The Reason You’re Seeing So Much Stuff About Disney Lately
The Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream. Walt Disney World, Jan 2015
Greetings from Disney World (again)! Yes, I know it’s season of Disney over here, but last minute fare sales
Metaponto: A Treasure Trove of Greek Antiquity (in Italy)
Treasures from the Metaponto Museum
I wanted to share with you today a Southern Italian town that was hard to find but worth the hunt: Metaponto. Being along the Ionian Coast
Camp Mom Asia 2015 by the Numbers: 19,177 Miles in 30 Days!
Courtesy Great Circle Mapper
Whew. The logistics for Camp Mom Asia are finally in place! Thanks for bearing with me as I worked it all out in my head. Your advice
Whispering Canyon Cafe: Disney World at Its Most Goofy
You know you want to!
I’m debating how to write this review. It would be easy to document each and every reason why you need to go to Whispering Canyon Cafe
Radisson Suites Melbourne: My Favorite Hotel on My Favorite Florida Beach
Living room in the corner suites, Radisson Melbourne, April 2015
I’m not a huge hotel reviewer unless there’s a reason to stay (or not stay) at a property. After two stays
True Deal Mommy Confession: I’m Afraid of Vietnam
I don’t remember being scared of travel. However, it’s the only explanation I can come up for my indecision about our upcoming Camp Mom trip to Vietnam. I’ve booked the
Want a Real Bargain Wedding? $99 Gets You Married at Denny’s in Vegas
Pancake Puppy Wedding Cake Optional.
I’m not a fan of expensive weddings. My wedding to Deal Dad cost under $2000 including the dress and reception (and almost 20 years later we’re
RIP, TRU. Toys R Us Times Square Closing in December
What will Times Square be without the ferris wheel?
Sad news, Geoffrey fans. Cnn reports that the legendary Times Square Toys R Us closes at the end of the year. I
One Way Car Rental Season! Get Out of Florida for $10/Day up to Fullsize
I’m still behind on Spring Break planning and my stalling pays off: It’s one way car season!
Drive Out of Florida for only $9.95/day when you rent with Alamo Rent a
Japan Is 14% Cheaper Thanks to Exchange Rate Changes: Time To Go Overseas NOW
Time to dust off the passport! Many currencies are trading much lower to the dollar than just a few months ago. The Japanese yen, for example, was 109 to the
A Tip to Get 1st Dibs on Award Flights
Per Fare Compare Southwest Airlines has a new route from BWI airport to San Jose, Costa Rica. Southwest’s first expansion into Central America hopefully leads to more routes and ..
Disney World Hotels Win: The Surprise Thank You Note
Best. Junk. Mail. Ever.
This is an unexpected entry in the Souvenir Stories series.
February is a bucketful of suck. The last time it was this cold in DC was in 1934:
Disney World Hotels: On or Off Site? (Revisited)
Fun at All Star Movies, Disney World, Jan 2015
After one stay at Disney World’s Saratoga Springs, I firmly advised folks to skip expensive Disney World hotels in favor of off-s..
The $29 Disney World Dessert That is Worth Every Penny
The Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream. Walt Disney World, Jan 2015
Vacation Mom took leave of her senses. That’s the only excuse I have for ordering the Kitchen Sink, a
Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf: The Best of Disney Without the Parks
Highlights from Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf at Disney World, Jan 2015
I’m performing an experiment: Can you experience a Disney World Vacation without visiting the theme parks? To..
Escaping the Suck! 6 Night Florida Getaway: $183/Person Inc Air, Hotel, and Car
Our view in 3 days. Photo courtesy radisson.com.
Remember that bit about leaning into winter? Yea, not so much. I tried, I really did. But when fares from $29 to Florida
On Travel in Cuba, Firsthand
So much more than this.
With all of the recent news of Cuba becoming more accessible, I’m revisiting ancient history. In January 2000 I spent 2 weeks in Cuba traveling with
Spring Break Still Open? Take Off, Eh?
Mmmm..Poutine! Montreal, August 2012
Sand in your toes, Ocean Breezes Babes in Bikinis…nope, none of those. If you’re looking for a hot Spring Break destination, I’m advising you..
Wanna Save on a Disney Vacation? Grab Your Passport!
I’m a well-documented Disney Nut. However, Orlando is not my favorite place on earth. Visiting Disney is pretty much the only reason I go there. We tend to go for
True Deal Mommy Confession: I’m Vendoming Vietnam
Executive Suite at the Sheraton Hanoi. At least it’s only 8000 starpoints a night.
Credibility is the most important asset a blogger can have. With that in mind, I need to