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Over the weekend Southwest Airlines launched its new service from BWI to South Carolina. The airline is offering flights to Charleston and Greenville and has said that demand for both is strong.
Are you factoring additional fuel costs into your travel plans for this spring and summer?
Here are some additional tips and thoughts from experts I spoke with for the story that Hanah Cho wrote about the impact of high gas prices on spring break travel:
The State Department is warning Americans to avoid travel to Japan, which is reeling from a massive earthquake that struck last week. The 8.9 temblor unleashed a tsunami and has caused what is estimated to be thousands of casualties. In addition, the Japanese government is now dealing with the potential meltdown of several nuclear reactors.
Obviously, not just travelers are affected by the devastating earthquake in Japan. My thoughts are certainly with the many Japanese citizens who are going through this tragedy. That said, it’s a little different to face these challenges as a visitor - when you’re totally unfamiliar with an area and its emergency procedures.
Southwest, the carrier based on LUV, is suddenly getting a lot of hate. The airline can blame its new Rapid Rewards system for a lot of the discontent. The program launched 10 days ago and it seems the uproar is only growing.
Here are two inexpensive treats to help chase away the doom and gloom, courtesy of Cheap Trick Thursday.
Here’s another element to complicate the debate over whether consumers should show ID when making credit card purchases to deter theft. A thief may end up stealing your driver’s license along with the plastic.
Ocean City is about to renovate the shore town’s beloved boardwalk. The changes are partly to allow for better wear from the tram that takes visitors along the historic boardwalk.
The more hotel deals I write about the more I get. So my inbox will never be empty. But maybe your pockets will be a little less empty with these deals. (Maybe. I’m not guaranteeing anything. Doing your research and checking the small print is always the best advice.)