It is no secret that flights during the year end holiday season are stressful. Flights are more packed (more people), there is less onboard space (more bulky clothes and carryon gifts), and security lines are longer (because “novices” are flying). I have shared many holiday flight tips in recent Twitter chats and figured it would … Continue reading
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Travel Tip: Air Traveler’s Holiday Wish List for 2013
I first published this in 2002. What is still true? What is worse? Submit your proposed 2013 updates. Surely, “no full body scans” and “no pat downs” can fit in here somewhere. From December 2002: ****************************************************** Follow me on Twitter (@CharlesMcCool) and subscribe to this blog (click button in upper left corner) to be among the first … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Air Traveler’s Holiday Wish List for 2011
I first published this in 2002. What is still true? What is worse? Submit your proposed 2011 updates. Surely, “no full body scans” and “no pat downs” will fit in here somewhere. Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@CharlesMcCool) and subscribe to this blog (click button in upper left corner) to be among the … Continue reading
How to Not Lose Items on Trips
Have you ever lost something while on a trip? You were likely mad at yourself for being careless and resolved to be more careful in the future. Most of the posts at McCool Travel are about money-saving travel tips and having fun–or reducing stress, if you prefer. For something different today, this post includes some … Continue reading
McCool Travel: 2011 Resolutions (Part 2)
With only a few days left in 2010, it is a great time to set a road map for the upcoming year. In a previous post, I outlined Where McCool Travel Went in 2010. 2011 Resolutions To continue the McCool Travel mission of helping consumers save money, time, and stress on every trip (and have … Continue reading
Air Traveler’s Holiday List
I first published this in 2002. What is still true? What is worse? Submit your proposed 2010 updates. Surely, “no full body scans” and “no pat downs” will fit in here somewhere. Be sure to follow me on Twitter (@CharlesMcCool) and subscribe to this blog (click button in upper left corner) to be among the … Continue reading
Air Travel Tip: Free Flights – Win the Bump Game
’tis the season to earn free flights. The busiest 2010 travel days are almost here. Especially tomorrow (the day before Thanksgiving) and Sunday, flights will be cramped and often overcrowded. There is even a slight chance that you will be knocked (bumped) off your flight. There is also the opportunity to get free flights. It’s … Continue reading
#1 Travel Tip for Saving Money
There is one tip–one thing you can do–to ensure that you save money on every trip. One thing? Yes, one thing! Whether you want to get lower airfares, lower lodging or car rental rates, less expensive cruises or travel packages, or cheaper meals–you simply have to follow this one travel tip. One tip? It is … Continue reading
Making Good Decisions
One Good Decision Leads to Another That seems to be the theme of a Nutrigrain commercial* I recently saw. Starting your day with a Nutrigrain bar, instead of a doughnut, leads to better and healthier decisions throughout the day (it implies). That made me wonder whether a good decision while traveling or trip planning works … Continue reading
The Art of Creative Complaining
Travel companies provide worse service, it seems, every day. It takes no effort at all to find online or personal stories of people’s travel problems. On my last trip, I experienced problems with lodging, car rental, and air travel. In my seminars, I often talk about addressing travel problems. Simply, contact the supplier’s customer service … Continue reading
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