Posts from ‘March, 2009’

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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 [...]

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 to [...]

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 past [...]

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 [...]

Here’s a deal a solo traveler can take advantage of:  In an obvious acknowledgment of the new frugal times we live in (and in an attempt to get you to spend your entire evening in their casino), New York-New York Las Vegas is introducing the new Value Passport.  For $25, the Value Passport buys you:

One [...]

Every day in Vegas is a party, so you can just imagine what St. Patrick’s Day is like!  If you’re planning to be in Vegas for St. Patrick’s Day, you’ve got plenty of celebrations to choose from.
If you’re traveling on the cheap, Fremont Street is sure to be a blast, with live outdoor music and [...]