Disney World has announced that it will again this year be offering free dining to guests who buy a Magic Your Way Package (room and tickets) for travel to Disney World between August 16 and October 3, 2009.  Free meals on vacation?  Woohoo!  And it’s not restricted to couples or families, so solo travelers can [...]

For solo travelers who are also foodies, there is no better excuse to visit a city than Restaurant Week.  Imagine being able to sample the city’s finest foods at a discount price all week long.  It’s not just the obvious cities (New York, Chicago, Las Vegas) that have Restaurant Weeks, either.  Lots of cities are [...]

Are you a fan of Disney World?  Are you a fan of freebies?  Well, then you’re going to love this freebie:  For those of you who didn’t know, Disney World offers free customized maps at its website.  You have to register to get them, but that’s free, too. You’re probably wondering why you would need [...]

An article in today’s Burlington Free Press discusses the Burlington International Airport’s challenge of trying to persuade an airline–any airline–to add a route between Burlington and Boston.  I was really glad to see this article, because it’s on a topic that I have long been frustrated by. Right now, we have no direct flights between [...]

Here’s a great excuse to travel to New Orleans soon:  Go hear some of the greatest musicians alive today at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 (two consecutive weekends).  Who will be playing?  Neil Young, Wynton Marsalis, Bon Jovi, the Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Tab Benoit, Robert [...]

Some cities have huge parades with floats to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, some cities color their park fountains green to mark the occasion.  We have our own tradition in Burlington.  It’s kind of a Vermont thing.  As in “only in Vermont would they do something like this!” Every St. Patrick’s Day at 3pm for the [...]

With everyone watching their pennies pretty closely these days, it’s nice to know there are still some things in life that are inexpensive or even free.  (‘Cause it’s no fun sitting home alone on your couch!)  Whether you are already lucky enough to live here in the Queen City, or are just visiting, here is [...]

If you’re already planning ahead to your summer vacation, here’s a blowout deal you should know about:  Mandalay Bay’s Summer Escape package.  Room rates start at $89, which is terrific for this property, and includes $100 cabana credit, $25 “sand dollars” (to be used at the beach), and a $350 Fly Back Free certificate for [...]