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Could you leave everything behind and take to the road in nothing more than an RV? That’s exactly what psychiatrist Doreen Onion did, along with her husband, also a psychiatrist. She has published her adventures in Queen of the Road: The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband and a Bus with a Will of its Own. The book is a hilarious account of their year on the road.

Doreen and Tim are an odd couple - polar opposites, in fact. She’s a Long Island princess, he loves the outdoors. When Tim suggests taking to the road for year, Doreen wonders why he can’t have a normal midlife crisis. Somewhat to her surprise, she finds herself in a luxury RV - complete with pets - and the adventure begins. Read more »

Going on vacation is an exciting time, but one thing that takes the shine off is the hassle of airport parking. There never seem to be enough spaces and airport parking isn’t always convenient. You can spend a long time searching for a space before making the trek back to the terminal. Sure, you could take a cab, but when you get back from your trip, wouldn’t it be nice to jump into your own car and head back home without having to wait around? You can do that with offsite airport parking. Read more »

Indy Park Ride & Fly

Indy Park Ride & Fly and 1st Class Express Airport Parking, two offsite airport parking facilities servicing Indianapolis International Airport (IND) have merged to create a bigger, better Indy Park Ride & Fly in conjunction with the opening of the airport’s new Midfield terminal.

“After 11 years and over 1.5 million parking stays, we’re extremely excited to relocate to the new Midfield terminal,” says Amy Strohmeyer, Indy Park Ride & Fly’s General Manager. “Our new Indy Park Ride & Fly facility will hold more than 2300 cars, and will be the largest off airport parking operation servicing the new Midfield terminal.”

This Ronald Reagan Parkway facility offers the same outstanding, hassle-free service as before, plus more parking spaces, long-term or short-term parking, car care services, enhanced self-parking option, free shuttles to the airport and back, 24 hour surveillance, secure, fenced-in lots, complimentary luggage assistance and more. For an even faster airport parking experience, travelers can sign-up for the Indy BizXpress Fast Pass member program, which will allow them to simply drive in, park, ride & fly.

Another brand-new bonus offer  available at this new Indianapolis airport parking facility is Long-weekend Savings. When traveling from Thursdays to Mondays between November 13th, 2008 and March 2nd, 2009, customers will save more than 40% on Indianapolis Airport parking with discounted rates as low as $6.00 a day. Read more »

It’s almost time for the start of the holiday travel season. While we all look forward to the traditional festivities, it’s also a time when there’s a lot of stress related to travel. Long delays, over booked flights and lost luggage cut down on the time available for having fun - and are a real hassle to sort out. But if you want to make the most of the holiday season and cut down on the stress, then the American Society of Travel Agents has prepared some handy tips for making sure your holiday goes smoothly. Here they are:

• Book your ticket ASAP. If you must book last minute, remember, you have options. The key to securing the best deal is flexibility in travel dates - ask your ASTA travel agent to check into holiday fares; the slow week between Christmas and New Year’s; or consider flying into an alternate airport and renting a car.
• Arrive early. Difficult airport parking, long lines at security checkpoints and the possibility of the airline overselling the flight and bumping passengers, should all be considered when deciding what time to arrive at the airport. Give yourself plenty of extra time. Need some incentive? Keep in mind that those who arrive earliest for an overbooked flight stand the greatest chance of staying onboard. Read more »
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Sometimes you take a business trip and get back home, only to find that an old friend or colleague was in the same city at the same time. Think of the wasted opportunities to get together and have a bit of fun after a day of meetings. One way to avoid that happening is to use Dopplr. This site provides a simple way to keep track of your travel plans and share them with others whom you trust.

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