Which Five Star Hotel is on HotelCoupons.com?

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HotelCoupons.com is my “secret” weapon

I have a guest blog post today on Air, Land and Sea.  It’s about my last ditch option for finding cheap hotel rooms.

If I’m on a road trip, and I bomb out on Priceline, I give HotelCoupons.com a shot.

Head on over the Air, Land and Sea to check out My Secret Weapon for Cheap Hotel Rooms.

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Glass House: Jewel of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Cabins

Glass House
Glass House
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Check out my guest post today in The Girl and Globe about one of the best deals for outdoors lovers in the mid-Atlantic states – the Myron Glaser cabin and the cabin system of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC).

The club rents out over 30 rustic, but well-maintained cabins within a couple of hours drive from Washington, DC.  With rental costs averaging $30 to $50 a night, these cabins are a well kept secret for family getaways.

Many of the cabins are rented to the public, but some of the properties with more amenities, including those discussed here, are only available to Club members.

With membership costs of just $35 a year, it may be a good investment for you if you live in the mid-Atlantic states.

It’s kind of like owning a vacation home or a time share that you can escape to for hiking, or just relaxing, without the expense and hassle of ownership.

I have visited many PATC cabins, but one that I always return to is Glass House, in the Massanutten Mountains of Northern Virginia.

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Just Plane Fun: DIY Airplane Birthday Party in Ten Easy Steps

Airplane Piñata
Airplane Piñata

 

With the Disney movie Planes showing in cinemas, it’s a great time to think about having an airplane-themed birthday party for your little frequent flyer.

I have a guest post on the Mommy Points blog about airports and airport museums that host children’s birthday parties.  Check it out!

If you prefer to have your child’s party at home, you can have a lot of fun with this great airplane theme!

When our daughter was younger, we had a successful formula for hosting theme birthday parties.  Oriental Trading Company and Dover Publications were our go to resources for inexpensive party favors and decorations.  No matter what the theme, the parties all followed the same basic plan.

Airplane Explorers
Airplane Explorers

Here is an easy ten-step guide to planning an over-the-top airplane birthday party.

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Airport Tours: Horses, and Rollerblades and Motorcycles, Oh My!

How would you like to combine your interest in aviation with your favorite sport — whether it be horseback riding, bicycling, or roller blading?Cincinnatti Airport by Horseback

Are you fascinated with art, history, architecture and photography?

Look no further than the public programs at airports here and abroad!

I have a guest post this week on unusual airport tours at FrugalTravelGuy.

I invite you to check it out!