Archive for July, 2008

Flying with Pets

Pets are part of the family, so it’s only natural that when you go on vacation – you’d also like Fido of Fifi to come along. But with the recent hike in airline ticket prices, what does that mean for the cost of flying with your furry friends?
For starters, higher ticket prices. Jet Blue, American [...]

Bye, Bye In-flight Entertainment

Boys and girls, children of all ages, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to in-flight entertainment as we know it. That’s because US Airways recently announced that they’ll soon remove in-flight movies from domestic flights – and in doing so will save about $10 million a year in fuel (because the video systems weigh [...]

Fabulous Knitting Bags

Knitting has been trendy in Hollywood for years. And now that The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs is a HUGE hit – plus the fact that IMDB is reporting that Julia Roberts will be starring in the film version of the book – it looks like this is one trend that won’t be [...]

Man-cations

Right on the heels of the newly christened “staycations” (vacations at home), come “man-cations.” I know, I know. It’s a seriously obnoxious term, but women have had much ballyhooed “girls’ getaways” for ages, so if turnabout really is fair play, it looks like the “man-cation” is here to stay.
But I digress…
These “man-cations” are supposed [...]

In-flight Advice: Surviving Summer Colds

It’s never ideal to fly when you’re not feeling well, but sometimes it just can’t be avoided. And when the odd summer cold strikes (and you find yourself clad in summer shorts and tees for travel), being trapped on a plane or train for hours can be especially grueling. Fortunately, there are a few provisions [...]

Bags for Business Travel

Between security lines, losing time from actual work and the general hassle of traveling halfway across the country and back in 30 hours, I do my best to avoid travel for business. But sometimes, a few hours on a plane and a face-to-face meeting with the people you do business with every day are exactly [...]

Easy, Breezy Summer Bags

Summer is all about easy, breezy style. From the trendy maxi dresses (that also happen to be VERY comfortable) to wide-legged jeans and white camis – the looks of the summer feature simple, comfy styles that everyone loves to live in.
To dress up the simple looks of the season nothing beats a great bag [...]

Staycations

With the high price of gas, airline tickets and all other manner of things, it’s no wonder that the “staycation” (vacation at home) has been all over the news lately. And if you’re on track to be one of the thousands of summer vacationers who are keeping your plans a little closer to home (like [...]