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Follow These Tips For an Easy, Breezy Thanksgiving Trip

SavvySugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:45:03 -0800

While your mouth may be already watering for turkey, you've got to make it home first before you can enjoy that big meal. Take some hassle out of your airport preparation, stay, and return trips by following these six tips to stress-proof your Thanksgiving holiday.

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What Are Your Thanksgiving Plans?

SavvySugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:30:26 -0800

You may be worried about your stuffing and pumpkin pie recipes or finding a festive Thanksgiving outfit, but airlines, airports and transportation services are gearing up for one of the busiest weeks of the year.

In fact, according to the US Department of Transportation, the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods are officially the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. During the six day Thanksgiving travel period, the number of long-distance trips (to and from a destination 50 miles or more away) increases by 54 percent compared to the average number the rest of the year.

Will you be staying put, leaving on a jet plane or driving to your Thanksgiving destination?

Will You Be Traveling This Holiday Season?

LilSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:06 -0800

Every year, long distance travel increases by 23 percent during the Christmas to New Year's time frame. Ninety-one percent of that travel is done by car. Though the thought of packing up our kids and braving the traffic is enough to keep many families at home, the joy of seeing them celebrate the holidays with loved ones far away outshines that.

Will you be traveling this holiday season?

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I'm Asking: How Much Is Holiday Travel Costing You This Year?

SavvySugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:11 -0700

More than half of you plan on reducing your holiday budget significantly compared to last year's budget, but the holidays are just as much about togetherness as they are giving. Spending your time with the ones you love is more valuable than a material gift, anyway, but it can cost a bit of money to travel the distance.

Personally, I'm staying local ($0) during the holidays but am lucky to spend New Year's with my closest friends ($220 plane ticket). How much will it cost you to travel this holiday season?

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Begin Price-Watching Holiday Travel Airfare

SavvySugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:53 -0700

It may only be August, but there are already ads out there featuring decorated evergreen and Santa's cookies. Advertisers already have the Winter holidays on their minds, and you should too - holiday travel this year is projected to be more expensive than last year. Airlines have less routes planned especially for popular vacation destinations, and their prices are up often due to fuel surcharges.

The New York Times reports Travelocity's data that indicates airfares between November and February are up an average of 11 percent. Amy Ziff, Travelocity’s editor at large, made it clear that the definition of deal isn't what it used to be when she said, "Any destination that isn’t up by 10 percent is a good buy in this market."

Begin signing up for price alerts for your wintertime destinations so you can jump on the best airfare. Just hope that your travel arrangements take you through major hub airports, because less frequent flight schedules mean it will be more difficult to get on another flight if yours is canceled due to weather.

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Find Out Which Airports Offer Free WiFi For Holiday Travels

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:52:01 -0800

Last year around this time, I brought you a list of some airports in the US that offer free WiFi. Since many of us will be traveling this holiday season - with laptops and cell phones attached at our hips - it's helpful to know which airports won't be charging hefty rates for Internet use.

Many new airports have been added to the WiFi FreeSpot directory, so I suggest heading on over the site to see if the airports you'll be visiting this year will give you net access for free.

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5 Tips For Healthy Travel This Holiday

babysugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:30:35 -0800

Nobody wants to be sick over the holidays, but unfortunately, it's an easy time to catch a cold or the dreaded flu, especially if traveling. Moms who have been taking precautions to keep their families flu free may want to read up on these five simple tips that will help swear off the sniffles and sneezes.

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5 iPhone Apps to Help You Through the Holidays

GeekSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:47:57 -0800

Can you believe that next week is already Thanksgiving? I can't, and there's no slowing down from here. In the midst of seasonal travel, family gatherings, and shopping on Black Friday, you may need some help getting organized. Check out five fun and functional apps that will help you wade through the holiday madness.

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The Scoop: Pet Airways Launches Thanksgiving Day "Flight to Freedom" For Adoptable Pets

PetSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:06 -0800

Ohhh, there's no place like home for the holidays! But what about those pets with no home to go to? Sad. Even though usually Pet Airways treats pampered pals meeting up with human families, they've partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to launch Operation Thanksgiving Day Pet Flight to Freedom.

Departing from Chicago's Midway Airport, the plane will be packed with pets relocating to the New York area, where they'll be made available for adoption - and, best yet, the entire planeload travels for free. The journey starts on Thanksgiving Day, where animals receive a yummy holiday meal and lots of love from volunteers at the Pet Lounge in Chicago. They'll sleep there at night and then board their rescue airlift on Friday morning. Safe and happy travels!

Jessica Shops Till She Drops For Holiday Treats

PopSugar — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:08 -0800

Jessica Alba made another stop at Whole Foods in LA Tuesday to pick up some last minute groceries. Honor didn't accompany Jess on this trip, but maybe the pair will squeak in some mother-daughter shopping on Black Friday. If you're looking for holiday ideas for tomorrow's meal check out YumSugar for tons of Thanksgiving tips and tricks. All of us at PopSugar want to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday, safe travels!

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