Travel Checklist – List for anytime of the year!

Your vacation is planned, your bag is packed and you’re ready for that blissful week away. Before leaving, there are a few things you need to do. Keep reading to see what they are.

• Make sure that your driver’s license and passport are valid through your entire travel time.

• Make arrangements with someone to check your home.

• Arrange for someone to take care of your pets.

• Stop your mail or ask someone to pick it up.

• Leave your travel information with your family and friends.

• Get a calling card and/or call your cell phone provider to make sure that your phone will work if you are traveling abroad.

• Lock all of your windows and doors.

• Unplug all of your appliances.

Speaking of bags being packed. Ebags is offering a great deal…which I found out about just a couple of hours ago. They have gone crazy at eBags! Let them lighten your load by offering 20% off now through Sunday August 17th! Take advantage of their craziness and earn yourself a sizable discount. Click the link below for the coupon and order now before the offer ends.

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Bringing you good deals as always…enjoy!!

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How to Save on Gas – What Really Works For Your Vehicle?

Many people are desperately trying to figure out how to save on gas and to find a solution quickly. Just when you think it might be hard to come by, it sure would be nice to save even $50 to $100 a month on fuel costs, wouldn’t it? The hard part is finding ways that actually work. If only there were an easy way to find out what has worked for many other people. Well, there is, and I will tell you how to find it.

When wondering how to save on gas, you are most likely using search engines or the like to find information on the subject. While this is great to bring you to product pages and such, you don’t get to read what other people think about them, or for how many people it works for. The best way to go is to get some sort of honest, first hand opinions from people who have tried the various ways when they were wondering how to save on gas.

Here is the easiest way to do that, my friend…

It all starts and ends with internet forums. It might not sound like much, but it can make all the difference in the world. Millions of people are wondering how to save on gas and forums are overflowing with subjects on this matter. You can easily find thousands of posts on cutting fuel costs, along with honest opinions from real people on what they have used and how well it works.

People on forums are usually genuine and love to help out fellow people that are in need of what they have found. The subject of how to save on gas is a real problem in this day and age and I have found no better place to get real live thoughts than through forums. A good way to find some of the bigger forums on the web is to pull up Google. From there, you will search for keywords related to fuel saving tips and include the word “forum” in the search box. You can bookmark as many forums as you like and browse them at your convenience. It’s a simple yet effective solution that will help you decide on different techniques on how to save gas.

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Business, Medical, Charity – IRS Mileage rates increase July 1, 2008

I have new 2008 tax information for those of you who travel, whether for business, medical, moving or charity. The IRS is increasing the mileage rates through Dec. 31, 2008.

Mileage rates are increasing July 1st as follows:

Mileage Rate Changes

Purpose	Rates 1/1 through 6/30/08	Rates 7/1 through 12/31/08
Business	50.5	58.5
Medical/Moving	19	27
Charitable	14	14

This will definitely help at tax time.

Airlines Changes – Three Big Changes

United Airlines, the second-largest U.S. carrier, will start requiring minimum stays for nearly all domestic coach seats beginning in October. It is also raising its cheapest fares by as much as $90 one-way. For example, a United Airlines ticket will now cost travelers $199 instead of the previous amount of $69.

They will be making a number of changes, including flight and job cutbacks. In recent months, many airlines are raising fares and fees higher to combat high fuel prices. So, you might want to book your holiday trip now before fuel goes up even more.

Beginning Oct. 6, 2008, most of United’s economy-class fares will require you to a minimum of a one-to-three night or weekend stay, other classes will not be affected. For example, travelers booking the cheapest seats between St Louis and Chicago will now be unwillingly required to stay a minimum of three nights or for the weekend.

United Airlines, US Airways, and American Airlines are all charging passengers $15 to check in their first piece of luggage. United also tacks on a fuel surcharge onto many tickets that can range from $5 to $75 one-way.

Book your travel now at www.staceystravel.com. The early bird gets the worm here as you will be saving a lot of money as the rates are estimated to triple within the next couple of months just in time for holiday travel.

Earn money or save on your travel!

Do you need extra money to help cover your excessive fuel costs? Do you want to save money on your travel? Well, lucky for you I have been a guinea pig for a Travelocity partner and have found it to be a success. A few months ago, my husband and I were 3 months into some real hard times. So, we decided to join the travel industry that a friend told us about. We were hard pressed for just about anything. She told us to go to her website and get educated and if we were interested, to just let her know.

When I read about this opportunity, I just couldn’t pass it up. All you have to do is refer people to your website that is provided for you, and you earn a commission from the sale of travel. I wasn’t sure at first what I wanted to do because I didn’t know many people that traveled. So, I jumped with both feet, which I normally don’t do because I believe everything is a scam. To my surprise, 3 months later I am doing quite well with minimal effort. Who knew???

I finally found something that isn’t a scam and wanted to share it with all of you. The great part is, you can earn a commission as well as save on your own travel. If you just travel a lot, won’t you be surprised when you see the amount of money you will save. Then you can let me know how much you saved…I love success stories. Those that need some extra income, you won’t get rich quick, but it sure helps out. I have been getting about $300 or so a month. Plus, it is fun and you will be surprised how many people you know that would love to book travel from your website. People like to help those people they know.

“If you want to work the rest of your life, that’s your business.  If you don’t, that’s my business!”

And now, I want you to take a moment to go to http://www.staceystravel.com and see for yourself. There is a link in the upper corner about wanting to earn extra money, click it and see how you can make money without doing much of anything. There is no obligation to check it out. Refer travel and give yourself a change for the better.

6 Tips for Saving on Hotel Expenses

Your accommodations on vacation can prove to be a big expense. Here are a few ways to help you spend less on where you stay.

1. Research different hotels by using staceystravel.com and you will see a huge variety.

2. Ask if there are any special deals or discounts.

3. If your travel dates are flexible, travel during the week, when rates are usually lower.

4. Look into staying at a bed and breakfast instead of a hotel.

5. Rent a condo or a house for your family.

6. Look into swapping your home with another family.

6 Tips to Save on Airfare

1. Sign up for airline newsletters. These newsletters will alert you to special offers from the airline. You can sign up for all of them or just the airline that you regularly use.

2. Look to see if the airline offers deals for booking your flight far in advance. If you know the exact day of when you will be traveling, there is no harm in booking ahead of time. In fact, you will normally save 70% by booking in advance of at least 22 days.

3. On the other hand, if you wait to the last minute to book your flight for any reason, look around to see which airline offers the best last minute deal. Normally most will charge more for last minute.

4. If you have a credit card that you use, make sure it is one that gives you flying benefits. By doing this, you could pay next to nothing for your ticket.

5. Book your airfare together with your hotel accommodations. There are many package deals that you can take advantage of and you will save on both the airfare and the hotel.

6. Check with the airline to see if they offer discounted rates to people who are members of certain services like AAA.

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5 Tips to Avoid Jet Lag

Traveling should be fun and relaxing and you shouldn’t have to worry about not feeling well while on vacation or when you come home. Here are some tips to help you avoid feeling the effects of jet-lag.

1. Get up and stretch often during your flight to encourage blood flow and circulation.

2. Breathe deeply and completely during the flight.

3. Try to follow your new time zone’s schedule for a few days before you leave.

4. Drink plenty of water and eat well.

5. Avoid caffeine and alcohol before and during your flight.

Memorial Day Weekend Traveling & Entertainment Tips

For most people, Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the start of summer. Here are some easy tips to keep in mind to make your Memorial Day memorable.

1. Take a short weekend trip with friends.

2. Host a party of BBQ at your home for all of your friends, family and neighbors.

3. Try not to travel to far from home to avoid huge travel delays.

4. If you’re going away, try to leave on Friday after school and work to beat the Saturday morning rush.

5. Be safe when using your grill and keep children away from it.

6. If you’re going to be outdoors, make sure to wear sunscreen.

7. Spray yourself with some bug spray to keep from getting bitten.

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Tips for Traveling with Your Children

Vacation season is on its way. Many families choose to travel during summer break so that their travel plans will not interfere with school. Here are a few suggestions to consider when you start to plan that family vacation. For other great travel offers visit Stacey’s Travel website center to find the best deals.

• When flying somewhere as a family, allow extra time to check in and go through security. If you have more than one child and feel that it would be easier to have a private screening, call ahead of time and arrange this with the airport. Also check with the airport regarding the best check-in times for families.

• Before finalizing your family vacation plans, use the internet to research prices. Comparison shop on everything from airfare and hotels to car rentals. If you have trouble finding a good deal, contact the concierge help desk or representative agent. These representatives make it their job to be in the know when it comes to finding a great vacation deal. Also, when doing your research, look for family package discounts and all-inclusive packages.

• If you find that staying at a hotel is too expensive for your family’s budget, look into renting an apartment or condo for the week. This is often less expensive and gives your family more room. Also, you could utilize the kitchen area and prepare meals instead of eating out all of the time. If you don’t mind the thought of someone staying in your home while your away, look into a home exchange program, where families switch homes for a week.

• Sign up for vacation newsletters from airlines and cruise lines. By doing this, you will be alerted of deals offered by these companies. This is information you can use to plan your next family vacation.

• If your family is traveling by car, planning ahead is important. Make sure that you have plenty of things to entertain your children with along with plenty of snacks. Also, develop a system of traveling for two or three hours and then stopping at a rest stop to use the restroom stock up on snacks and stretch your legs. If your travel will only take a day, pack a picnic lunch to save money on food.

How does your family usually travel?