by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 21, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, News, Top Stories This Week, Travel Tips
Visiting the Vatican can be an overwhelming experience — mostly because there is so much to do, and you don’t want to miss anything. From the Sistine Chapel to the Vatican Museums to climbing St. Peter’s Basilica Dome, you could spend days there soaking it...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Sep 2, 2020 | Airlines, Airlines & Hotels, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, News, Top Stories This Week, United
In August, United Airlines made an announcement to eliminate change fees, and nearly every major airline has followed. Prior to the announcement, most airlines were charging up to $200 for any ticket change on their flights, including cancellations. Delta Airlines,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Aug 8, 2020 | Airlines, Airlines & Hotels, Alaska Airlines, News, Top Stories This Week
Alaska Airlines is taking a new approach to passengers who are not willing to wear a mask while flying. The airline announced a new initiative on Friday, August 7, which will require all guests who are at least 2 years old. But Alaska is going a step beyond their...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jul 27, 2020 | Destinations, News, North America, Top Stories This Week, United States
Nashville is a fun place to go to party, for work, or if you’re a fan of country music. But the city has so much more than just drinking and music, and the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennesse is one of our favorite things to visit. The building is actually a...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jul 27, 2020 | Airlines, Airlines & Hotels, Alaska Airlines, Delta, News, Top Stories This Week, United
After a video of a passenger being dragged off a plane went viral in 2017, many frequent flyers are wondering what their rights are when it comes to an overbooked flight. While it helps to motivate passengers to volunteer (many times in the form of a voucher), it...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jun 20, 2020 | Destinations, News, North America, Top Stories This Week, United States
Central Oregon is full of plenty of beautiful hikes, and a surprising amount of those hikes have a waterfall at the end (or at the beginning!) If you are in the area and wonder “what are the best waterfalls near me?” – here are our tips for our...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jun 19, 2020 | Destinations, News, North America, Top Stories This Week, United States
Central Oregon is full of volcanoes — in fact, much of the Bend, Oregon area is built on top of lava flows from an eruption hundreds of thousands of years ago. There are two active volcanoes in the vicinity of Bend. While it makes it tough to build down, it does give...
by Jaclyn Brandt | May 30, 2020 | Airlines & Hotels, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Hotels, News, Roter Hahn
When planning a trip to Europe, a travel agent suggested we spend one of our off days in Regensburg, Germany, because it would be like nothing we had ever seen. When looking at hotels in Regensburg, Roter Hahn came to the top of the list for many reason. Here are our...
by Jaclyn Brandt | May 8, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, News, Top Stories This Week, Uncategorized
If you are traveling to Italy, visiting the city of Pompeii and hiking Mount Vesuvius are must-see locations. There are so many Italian cities with amazing history, but none have been preserved the way Pompeii has. We have some tips on how to get to Pompeii from Rome,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 28, 2020 | News, Travel Tips
I have to admit, I am a bit of a weekender bag hoarder. I bought my first one five years ago, which I loved. But after the zipper broke, I have been buying new overnight bags of all sizes (don’t worry, I only have three – currently). It is so fun to go out...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Apr 13, 2020 | Destinations, News, North America, Top Stories This Week, United States
Denver, Colorado has a rich history full of gold miners, lumber mills, and beer — and their downtown is a mix of that history and modern architecture. There are a few important historical places to visit in downtown Denver, Colorado to make sure you see while you are...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 29, 2020 | Asia, China, Destinations, News, Top Stories This Week
If you are planning a trip to China, the options can be overwhelming. The country is thousands of years old, and there are so many amazing things to see and places to visit. Unless you have a year to visit China, you will need to narrow down your visit to a few...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 17, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, News, Top Stories This Week
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy is perhaps one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, and visiting is a life-changing experience. But to do so, you will want to make sure you plan in advance to have the best experience possible. Click the links below to skip to...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Feb 18, 2020 | Airlines & Hotels, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, News, Top Stories This Week
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced a new partnership to help travelers gain points from both airlines on international and domestic flights. Use your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan points on Aer Lingus The “West Coast International...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Feb 15, 2020 | Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, News, Top Stories This Week
Pilsen, Czech Republic is a historic city for so many reasons, and is one of the best day trips from Prague. The city has been around for hundreds of years, and has so much history from all different eras. Here are our top things to see when visiting Pilsen, Czech...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 30, 2020 | Airlines & Hotels, Atari Hotels, Hotels, News, Top Stories This Week
Atari® has announced a series of video game-themed Atari Hotels all across the United States. The first hotel is expected to break ground in Phoenix, Arizona later in 2020. 7 Reasons why offseason travel is the best way to travel The hotels will be equipped with the...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 23, 2020 | Airlines, Airlines & Hotels, Delta, News, Top Stories This Week
Delta Air Lines is launching a new way for pets to travel, with the introduction of CarePod. Delta CarePod is a travel carrier being offered to Delta passengers. The carrier includes real-time updates of your pet’s journey, and is initially being launched at...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 21, 2020 | News, Top Stories This Week, Travel Tips
Hopper, a travel app that helps travelers find inexpensive flights, has announced an initiative to plant two trees for every hotel room booking on their platform, and they will plant four trees for every flight sold on their platform. 7 Reasons why offseason travel is...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 20, 2020 | News, Top Stories This Week, Travel Tips
Offseason travel can be fun for many reasons — you can save money and avoid the crowds. While you may have to make some sacrifices, there are plenty of reasons to travel in the offseason. Click the links below to skip to any of the following sections: Prices Plummet...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Jan 17, 2020 | Airlines & Hotels, Antarctica, Arctic, Cruises, Destinations, News, North America, Top Stories This Week, United States
Viking Cruises is expanding its brand to expeditions. Its newest ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, will be embarking on itineraries off the beaten path starting in 2022. Viking Octantis will be heading to locations like Antarctica and the Great Lakes of North...
