Taking off Travel blog

The site that would later become Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)  has been in operation since 1930. One of the busiest airports in America, the airport is constantly being upgraded and extended, with new airport parking and proposals for an additional runway. It’s the largest hub and major international gateway for Northwest Airlines, so if you’re traveling with that airline, you might find yourself there. The airport is only 20 miles from the city of Detroit, Michigan, giving plenty of time to check out local attractions when on a layover. Read more »

I love Florida, yet I’ve only seen a small part of it. My first trip there was in the 1980s. I’d just started my first job and a few of us decided to book a long weekend in Miami. Truth to tell, I didn’t do much sightseeing then; it was enough for me to be in a different place and soak up the sun. But I made up for it on subsequent trips. The one thing I haven’t done yet is take an eco-tour of Florida, but I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’ve come up with a list of places I’d like to visit. Here are a few of them: Read more »

When it comes to flying into and out of New York, JFK Airport is not the only game in town. If you’re on a domestic flight or are planning a trip to Aruba or the Bahamas (wouldn’t that be nice), then you’re likely to use LaGuardia Airport. The smallest of the New York Metropolitan area’s three airports, La Guardia has been run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey since 1947. Its relatively central location means that there are lots of opportunities to enjoy a layover in LaGuardia. Make sure you sort out offsite airport parking so you don’t have the hassle of looking for a parking space in Manhattan. Read more »