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Your Kansas (aviation news) City Vacation

By Renaldo Head

 When we think of really terrific destinations to find great sights and experiences, we somehow tend to think of the coasts of America. And to be sure, from the California to Washington State to the eastern seaboard, these states boast some of the most exciting vacation destinations we have in this country. But it’s never a good idea to overlook the wonderful locations located dead center in the middle the country for that experience of the Midwest that will be as unique as your trip to Boston or San Francisco.

Kansas City boasts a robust Midwest culture that is both boisterously western and very metropolitan as well. It is actually a beautiful city that is filled with fabulous art that is on display literally anywhere you can turn. The city fathers made sure that art was a big part of how the city grew up and you will see interesting and skillfully made art sitting in the middle of a garden, off the side of the road or in an out of the way place all over Kansas City.

But no trip to Kansas City is complete without enjoying the amazing tastes of what is possibly the best steak and barbeque in the entire country. Kansas City sits directly on the route of the Cumberland trail. If you remember your history well, you know that in the days of the early west, the Cumberland trail was used by cattlemen to drive herds of cattle up to the markets of Kansas City, Omaha and other great merchant stops to be sold and shipped out via railroad or by barge to be meals for consumers all over the country in the world. Small wonder that it is Kansas City is the home of chefs who know better than anyone does how to prepare beef that will literally melt in your mouth. Some have said the quality of meat you will get in a fine Kansas City restaurant is so good that you won’t even have to use your teeth to eat it.

Kansas City is also home to some great historic stops. Just a few miles away from the city center, you can visit the inspiring Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. You can walk through the notes and pictures of the term of this great president and get a feel for what he went through as he made decisions that shaped the history of this great nation. And don’t be surprised if you will find your kids not bored at all but completely enthralled with the story of the life of this historic American president. And it’s likely if they take back some mementos from their visit, they will probably get extra credit in school for taking the time to enjoy this wonderful stop in Independence Missouri.

But Kansas City is also all about fun. For the kids, Kansas City has some of the best water parks in the country. You can drop them off for a day of fun and the adults can take in some of the exciting casinos that have sprung up along the river for some pleasant adult time of recreation as well. Then that night, everybody can gather at a Kansas City Royals baseball game and take in America’s pastime, eat a few hot dogs and enjoy one of the best baseball parks in the nation. Whether the Royals win or lose doesn’t matter. It’s a thrill to go to a major league game and it will be a memory the kids will be talking about for months, maybe years to come after you finish your trip to Kansas City Missouri.

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Saving money on airplane tickets

By Roberto Garabell

 It is summer time and a lot of us are going to start looking at taking vacations. Even as most of the trips we go on are taken in the car, there are so many people who do not reside close enough to holiday locations to drive and now that cash is tight, it is more difficult to save money when vacationing.

Well, I say, do not dread airline costs. Right now vacations to Europe are actually economical, particularly if you live near an airport with direct flights.

Its not only abroad where you will find fine deals on airline tickets. You can in addition find good deals through the continental U.S. Something I found out recently is that Southwest flies straight to Orlando, Florida. I always check prices on Southwests website or JetBlues websites before I check the travel websites like Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz, or Travelocity. Southwest and JetBlue are characteristically cheaper and more friendly in my opinion than the airlines that you can discover on other travel websites.

The top way to save money on travel is to book well beforehand. I was checking prices on a trip that was set for a Wednesday and it increased 50% in two days (this was on one of the travel websites I talked about earlier and not Southwest or Jet Blue). In this case, the more in advance you are aware of that you are going, the better off your wallet will be.

You cant always rely on the travel websites also! You need to check with each distinct airline. Most of the time the fee is the same, so you have to ask yourself if you would rather book from a third party like Orbitz or go directly with the airline? I feel more protected booking through the airline for the reason that I feel like if anything were to go wrong, it would be easier to deal with the airline then through the third party site.

When booking your flight you in addition need to bear in mind which airlines charge fees for checked luggage. I know that Southwest and JetBlue do not charge fees for the first checked bag in coach class, but some airlines do. This was news to me when I had to book a flight and ended up taking U.S. Airways because of the nearness to the airport I was arriving at. All airlines charge fees for bags that weigh over 50 lbs and they typically have bag size requirements as well. So if you are vacationing with another person, you can save some money on the baggage fee, but make sure that you check your airlines site or call the airline to make sure that your bag fits in the restrictions!

Happy vacation!

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