American Airlines has eliminated most oversized baggage fees on domestic routes. Items like surfboards, bicycles and guitars will now be covered by the regular US$30 fee for checked luggage but there are certain items that will continue to be charged extra. American Airlines has eliminated oversized baggage fees for music and sports equipment. Image by […]
$54+ Airfare Sale from Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines’ systemwide sale discounts summer and fall travel throughout the U.S., including Hawaii, plus Latin America. Flights start as low as $54 each way (round-trip is not required). On most routes, travel at the lowest prices is valid Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays between August 20 and October 30. Book at least 21 days […]
Travel by rail across 14 countries around the world
For travellers who want to explore the world by train, a newly-launched trip may be a dream come true for you. View from the Trans-Siberian Railway across the tundra. Image by ©Typehistorian/Getty Images Railbookers has launched a trip called Around the World by Rail, which gives travellers the opportunity to discover four continents, 14 countries […]
How to Have the Perfect May Weekend on Martha’s Vineyard
The secret to a crowd-free, perfect weather weekend on Martha’s Vineyard? Visit just before Memorial Day weekend, when (almost) everything is open, the sun is shining, and the crowds are gone. Friday Catch the Steamship Authority ferry from Wood’s Hole, an easy 45-minute cruise from the mainland to Martha’s Vineyard. Fares are an affordable $17 […]