Tom Parsons


Sites for Soar Eyes

Finding really useful travel sites can be harder than looking for a needle in a haystack. Here are some sites that focus on one aspect of travel and do it...  Read story

Find the Best Deals for Fall Foliage Travel

For some, autumn comes with a particular appeal. While the others seasons may have their beauty, autumn is the one time in North America where you can tru...  Read story

Great Golf Getaways

If you're a golfer, you can't watch a master play without wanting to get out on the links yourself. Now you can go for your personal best -- and save whil...  Read story

Affordable Escapes to Europe

Interested in an excursion to Europe that won't break your budget? Here are three transatlantic airline promotions worth checking out. Free...  Read story

Feeling Fit during the Flight and Afterward

Travel guru Tom Parsons offers six time-tested ideas for renewing your energy and staying healthy during flights.  Read story

Cutting Costs When Staying in Other Countries

Most consolidators and hotel discount directories cover international as well as domestic locations. You may want to collect several directories to optimi...  Read story

Negotiate for Best Rates at Hotels

Booking direct will almost always lower your rate at hotels. On-site reservation agents know about site-specific promotions and often have the authority t...  Read story

Get Bumped for the Best Payoff

Which flights are best to book if you want to be bumped? It is not an exact science. Even if the flight is overbooked, a high no-show factor can mean that...  Read story

Split Cities: A Travel Secret for Maximum Savings

Save as much as 70% and avoid the financial trauma of one airline's route monopoly by splitting your ticketing in half and buying two tickets: one to an i...  Read story

Making the Convenience Connection

Gain an advantage most air travelers never know about by using last flight in/first flight out flexibility. You can fly to your connecting airport on the ...  Read story

A Reality Check on Airline Policies

Knowing your rights can help you financially, make it easier to deal effectively with airline personnel, and increase comfort and amenities that help put ...  Read story

Win the Battle of the Fare Wars

Plan far enough in advance, and you can almost always take advantage of a fare war. Often we see a new domestic fare war begin several weeks after the pre...  Read story

A Golden Alternative

Using alternative airports is a form of creative ticketing that airlines don't really object to, but they will not offer alternative airport options when ...  Read story

Look to Low-Cost and Niche Airlines for Low Fares

One of the best ways to get the lowest fares is to know where low-cost and niche airlines fly. These carriers allow you to create your own system of airfa...  Read story

Saving Money in the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse (and friends) are the big draws as families all over North America make room for Orlando in their summer vacation plans. The ki...  Read story