CHICAGO (Reuters) – when Maria Echevarria was considering a job offer as a publicist in midtown Manhattan – more than 900 miles away from her family home in Orlando, Florida – she knew it would be a hard sell to her spouse. Though they’d been happily married more than 20 years, they’d never lived apart. But like any PR professional,…read more →
Hoping to get a good deal on summer travel? Start planning now. The start of spring is still two weeks away, but summer airfares are rising fast. Many fare-watchers think summer prices will be significantly higher than last year. In past years, some savvy travelers who held out on buying tickets reaped the reward when prices fell. but fleet and…read more →
Thu 2:13 pm by Olivia D'Orazio Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) said Thursday its fourth quarter profits sank as the company recorded a lower gain from the sale of inventory lands, as well as lower financing revenues.For the three months ended December 31, the travel company posted net income of $8.0 million, or $0.23 per share, down 56 percent from $18.0…read more →
By GARY WHITELedger Media Group Published: Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 7:11 a.m. last Modified: Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 7:11 a.m. WINTER HAVEN – on a glorious afternoon, a family of four sauntered through Miniland, the sprawling exhibit of miniature cityscapes made entirely of Lego bricks that forms the centerpiece of Legoland Florida. the family, with a 9-year-old girl…read more →
A common question potential homebuyers ask is when the best time is to seek financing when one is considering a Orlando home purchase. the simple answer is as early as possible. in order to avoid running into credit issues, you should start improving your credit rating and start talking to potential lenders well in advance. This will make it easier…read more →
Summer travel plans are probably being discussed in your house. Where to go, how much you can afford and what’s the quickest path to fun are some of the questions swirling in your head. Hopefully, I can help with some tips on airline travel. First, the timing of buying tickets is pretty important. Buying them too far in advance can…read more →
my latest airfare column for USA Today is about finding deals to Orlando. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a down-and-dirty version, but please see Airfare Expert: Scoring a cheap ticket to Orlando for all the behind-the-scenes details (plus some fascinating charts). Which airline to fly to Orlando? Chances are good you’ll fly a low-cost airline to Orlando. Southwest alone…read more →
