Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Lisa Stienway A tour is often the best way to discover a new destination. A tour will take most the planning out of your holiday, and leave you free to enjoy your time away. Some advantages of booking a tour are that you will be escorted by someone who knows the country and language, has information on local customs and cuisines, and will do his or her best to make your vacation ...

Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by Lisa Stienway Air Canada is Canada's oldest airline, serving all of Canada with its partners. Air Canada also flies to over 175 destinations world-wide. They are the largest carrier within Canada, in the cross-border market, and carry the most passengers internationally to and from Canada. As a major North American airline, they rank among the best in the world. The fleet is larg...

Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by Lisa Stienway Jet Blue is one of the first choices for many travelers for trans-continental flights in the United States. They have built a reputation on offering comfortable seats, individual entertainment options at each seat, unlimited snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. The leather seats are wider than most airlines, and there is more legroom, meaning that on a five-hour or more...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway With the increase in the cost of living and rising fuel costs, many people are discovering that it is not so straightforward to set aside the funds for supplementary spending. Traveling by airplane is one activity many individuals think is turning out to be a very costly activity. Nevertheless, for people who still wish to fly regardless of difficult economic times,...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway Alaska Airlines is one of the oldest US based airlines. For a long time they were a regional and charter carrier, but in the last decade have expanded their routes to serve east coast and some Midwestern cities. They also offer sun destinations, including Mexico, Hawaii and Florida. Their specialty, though, is smaller cities in the western half of the continent, wit...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway The first place to look for flights to Europe is an online discount travel site. These sites sort through thousands of flights to find the best fares, and schedules. They save you a lot of time looking at individual airline sites one by one. It is easy to compare between airlines, and even to choose different airlines for different segments of your trip. There are m...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway Hawaii has always been a place of magic and enchantment. Hawaiians have a deep love of their culture and place, and extend a willingness to share that with visitors. It is an island where the weather is always perfect, even that rain shower every afternoon, because it is always followed by sunshine. If you are looking for flights to Hawaii, check out online discount...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway You've got your flights booked; now you have to find a place to stay. When looking for discount hotels, start at an online discount travel site. These sites often have arrangements with hotels that they book a certain number of rooms at a discount. The hotel is happy, because otherwise the rooms may have remained empty, and the travel provider is happy because its c...

Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Lisa Stienway A rich assortment of cultures, stunning scenery, captivating histories, and fun-filled activities are just a small number of the characteristics that describe Asia. Each year, millions of tourists visit remarkable Asia for fun and excitement. Asia contains fifty countries and consists of six regions. If you are planning on visiting Asia, to help you narrow your choi...

Published on Sunday, March 18, 2012 by Lisa Stienway Air France has been a pioneer in flight since its beginning, and is well known for the comfort and care given to passengers. The seats are comfortable with plenty or legroom and the meals are delicious. If you are flying to Europe from North America, it is a long flight, and Air France knows how to make it pleasurable. They pride themselves on hospitality and custom...