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Are you a “vulture tourist?”

02/27/09
The ailing economy is fueling some unusual and unprecedented deals at hotels, restaurants and attractions and sparking some hard-to-ignore airfare sales. Some of those offers are so enticing that you may feel like a “vulture tourist” just by taking advantage of the great deals. But hospitality experts say don’t worry too much about that: when →

Tidbits for travelers: airfare refunds, prizes, free stuff and special deals

02/19/09
Here’s a quick round-up of recession specials for air travelers and other tidbits you might find useful: American Airlines has kicked off a Milestones contest: One first-place winner will receive 275,000 AAdvantage miles; 10 second-place winners will each get 1,000 AAdvantage miles.   To enter: register and post an interesting tidbit about a cool place somewhere →

Shop the snusidor at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

01/05/09
There’s a big, new tax and duty free shopping area in Terminal 5 at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport that looks pretty snazzy. Larger than six tennis courts, the shop carries all the standard upscale offerings, plus a few new items.  Arlanda is the first airport to offer two Swedish-based brands: Make-Up Store and Mackmyra Whiskey, the first →

Head to an airport for sales, Santas and songs

11/19/08
(Yummy stuff from Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport) It may seem unnatural to blend a holiday shopping excursion with a trip to the airport, but this season many airports are working overtime to court you and your gift-buying dollars with prizes, promotions, festive décor, and lots of top-notch entertainment. (A TSA choir -really- will perform →

Holiday shopping discounts at Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Airport

11/18/08
Heading to or through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) this holiday season? Be sure to leave some time for shopping. The airport is giving out holiday coupon books with discounts, freebies, and gift-with-purchase offers from more than 60 airport shops and restaurants. The coupon booklets will be available at the airport information booths and downloadable →

Spend on airfare; save on lodging?

11/07/08
The high cost of airfare and the unsteady economy is forcing would-be travelers to get more creative. And chummier. Especially when it comes to finding a place to stay on vacation. Some folks are befriending – or suddenly reconnecting with – folks who own second homes in hopes of securing a weekend invitation. Others are →
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