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Frugal Friday Finds: Boston, Amtrak, and a Travel Contest

Everyone enjoys a bargain.  This week’s finds feature coupons in Boston, a contest to travel to almost anywhere, and discounts on Amtrak.  We’d love to hear about your frugal travel finds–just leave us a comment. Boston Bound Save a bunch in Boston with the Family-Friendly ValuePass (good through October, 2014).  Download the entire five pages–including…

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Cocktails and Cooking Lessons at a Classic Southern Resort

When my husband and I want a quick weekend getaway, one of our favorite escapes is the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama.  It’s about a thirty-minute drive from Mobile.  Apparently, we aren’t the only ones fond of this charming retreat.  The Historic Hotels of America named the Grand…

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Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana: Bonfires on the Levee {w/ Video}

Destinations all over the globe celebrate this time of year according to the local culture. Here in Louisiana, we light the way for Papa Noel on Christmas Eve with the tradition of bonfires on the levee. There are two versions of how this tradition started, but no matter the origins, this is a wonderful way…

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Delta Pilots and Flight Attendants Bring Holiday Cheer to Busy City Streets #cheercart

We love travel, especially when it takes us high above the clouds. One of our favorite airlines, Delta, has some special holiday treats to share. Delta Air Lines is rolling its beverage carts off the planes and onto the streets to spread a little yuletide cheer. These “Cheer Carts” were introduced today in Delta’s annual…