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Review: Country Inn and Suites Virginia Beach
Bedroom Country Inn and Suites, Virginia Beach, VA
Bedroom Country Inn and Suites, Virginia Beach, VA
Before the Club Carlson credit card last night free benefit go..
The Short: TAM Business Class B763/L New York to Toronto
Can I write the world’s shortest trip report for one of the world’s shortest international business class flights? Challenge accepted!
Not too long ago, I was pleasantly surpris..
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..
When Your Kids Get Sick Overseas: Three Lessons Learned the Hard Way
A Small Sampling of Our Multi-Lingual Medicine Cabinet
A topic came up on the Saverocity Podcast at FT4RL: what you wish you knew before traveling with kids.
I volunteered one I’..
Stop Reading Blogs
The gems you discover when you stop reading the blogs: mutant oreos!
Stop Reading Blogs.
Yes, I know this is a click-bait headline, but I mean it. Stop reading blogs, at least
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
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
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
Quick thoughts on 5 American Airlines flights
For my first trip since my Italian caper in January, earlier this week I flew to Reno for a fencing tournament and, per my plan for paid flights in 2015,
5 Travel Luxuries I Won’t Give Up
Deal Girl enjoys Tea on the Titanic, June 2013
My friend Maria wrote a fun post about luxuries she won’t give up being a Mom. It got me thinking about what
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
Disney Character Warehouse: Secret Spots of Savings
Deal Kid’s most recent additions to his Vinylmation collection. At $4 each instead of $14, it’s a lot easier to indulge him!
So you’ve made it to the House of Mouse
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
Traveling Overseas With Kids? Keep These 2 Words in Mind
Deal Girl in Antigua, Guatemala, where we spent 2 weeks in the same condo. August 2011.
I’m in the process of planning our 3rd extended International family trip. This one is
Camp Mom 2015, Asian Edition: I need your help!
Now that the Holidays are down to a dull roar, I’m taking some time to firm up our agenda for Camp Mom 2015.
To recap, Camp Mom is where I extend an
Baltimore’s Gift to You: The Miracle on 34th Street
A snowman wishes you Happy Holidays from 34th Street, Baltimore, MD, December 2014
Today I wanted to give a quick shout-out to a Holiday activity worth seeking out if you are
A 1st in 1,000+ Nights: What Would You Do if This Happened At Your $250 Hotel?
Not a bar in sight!
This is a 1st world problem so I owe a Kiva loan.
Here’s the thing: I rant when customers accept bad service so feel obligated to
When The News Intrudes
Greetings from New York City! I’m here for some much needed one on one time with Deal Kid. We’ve both been looking forward to this trip for a month and