Mary Jo Manzanares shares her local knowledge about Seattle to help you get the most out of your visit. Her Seattle Traveler blog highlights the local favourites like Mt Rainer and sleeper events like the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.
Travel Photographs – Disneyland, California
Posted on March 11, 2007 ·
Each week I post a few of my personal travel photos to inspire your travel dreams. This week I chose my favourite shots from Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth unless your on the It’s a Small World ride:
Travel Tech – Internet Travel Bookings (Airlines)
Posted on March 10, 2007 ·
No matter how good your purchase price is, someone will get a better deal next week.
This small piece of wisdom should be printed on every receipt but open your mind to the subliminal message, the reason I quote it so often to travellers. A good price is still good even if someone gets a better deal, do not let another shopper’s good fortune ruin your enjoyment. Good advice when buying airline tickets online.
As your own travel agent, it is up to you to get the best airfare for your next trip, and these basic tips can help get you a great deal:
1. Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia provide a quick and easy way to review the market for your travel destination, and determine the median price.
2. Use Seat Guru to check out the airlines that service your route and select the ones that provide the level of service you require.
3. Check the airline’s own website, and see if they offer better prices there. I prefer to deal directly with an airline.
4. Sound Money Tips reports Wednesday night between midnight and 1am is supposed to yield the best deals but Wednesday in general is a good day to shop.
5. When you find an airfare less than the median price with a good airline, buy it.
Five things to see and do in Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted on March 9, 2007 ·
Las Vegas, Disneyland for adults and a vacation destination I never planned to visit until work took there in 1997, and I got the fever. My wife and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary there this month and revisiting our Vegas Five Favs:
- Blue Suede Shoes at Graceland Chapel Las Vegas, Nevada
1. Star Trek: The Experience, a must see for any Trekker, but fun for anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi or pop culture. You can even get married there.
2. Big Shot, the best view of Las Vegas you can get at 4G. The original and still best ride atop the Stratosphere Hotel but Insanity is a close second.
3. The Sirens of TI, the sexier version of Treasure Island’s free sidewalk show but still my favourite. How can you not enjoy a show that sinks a galleon five times a night. Arrive early to secure a good seat.
4. Bouchon, Las Vegas, Thomas Keller has brought his French Bistro experience to Vegas. Go beyond the buffet, and experience Keller’s innovative menu.
5. An Elvis theme wedding at the Graceland Chapel is the most fun I’ve had in Vegas, and my friends (it was their wedding) have almost worn out the DVD sharing our experience. Wear your blue suede shoes.
Is Europe Too Expensive for your Next Trip?
Posted on March 6, 2007 ·
In a report from The Associated Press, J.W. Elphinstone suggested travellers reconsider their European vacation plans, even stay home instead for a more cost effective holiday but is cost-effectiveness your first travel consideration?
Based on a cost of living survey released by The Economist Intelligence Unit ranking eight European cities in the top ten, Elphinstone equates cost with value. Travellers should look closer at the figures before following the recommendation, overall many of the cities are less expensive today than last year when compared to New York, and a low cost vacation is not always value for money
An art afficionado enjoys the local galleries in any city but is enraptured by the masterpieces in the Louvre; for a few extra dollars a day I’ll take the great experience over a mediocre one every time. You can also make an expensive city more cost effective by booking less expensive hotels and picnicking instead of eating at a restaurant.
Seek out the best value but don’t settle for a cheap vacation.