Yeah, yeah …I know the busiest travel weekend is upon us. I’ll get to that in another post real soon. I just can’t help myself in writing about these latest great airfares.I always get excited about amazing deals because there is the possibility I may go somewhere…but also these deals are harder and harder to find with airlines reducing flights (you don’ t have to be an econ genius to know that means less supply…more demand…more money they can charge) and charging more for extras.
Let me get to the good news: Round trip flights all over the country – some for less than $60. Yes, I said round trip. Set your eyes on these, oh wary travelers…
It seems now we not only have to worry about terrorists taking over our planes (for those of us who still think like that since 9/11) but now we have to worry about some pilots with whom we are entrusting our lives.
I haven’t heard enough outrage about this latest incident with the Northwest pilots who overshot their destination by 150 miles..AND wasted the passengers’ precious time to reach their location…and did I mention also jeopardized individuals’ safety? Is the flying public ignoring it like they would a flight attendant’s emergency oxygen mask presentation?
Last fall I spent the weekend with my three kids and husband at his college reunion. The university did a nice job of incorporating the kids in a number of activities – and started the brainwashing early!
It made me start thinking that many families are doing just what I did – and also traveling with older children to college campuses nationwide to tour prospective universities for study.
Just this week the LA Times reported that despite the economy, summer tours of schools are having a strong start. This should continue through early fall, when applications are due.
The college tour can be turned into an amazing and memorable family vacation. If you go between now and late October, you will still get nice weather in most places, and even be able to attend a football game or other sporting event to catch the true school spirit. There are also many enriching student events that are offered, from concerts, to dances, to guest speakers. Most of the events are free and you can learn about them in the campus newspaper. Many of the college papers are also available online so you can plan before you go.
HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND….
Let me get to the good news: Round trip flights all over the country – some for less than $60. Yes, I said round trip. Set your eyes on these, oh wary travelers…
