Entries from January 2008

January 14, 2008

I’m on the move…

No, I’m not taking off on some exotic trip somewhere. I’m not even going on a fun filled day trip within my own region.
I’m moving this blog to Typepad.
Thats right, you can change your saved favorites to www.tightwadtourist.typepad.com.
I know what you’re thinking…
“Why isĀ  The TouristĀ  moving so soon?”
It’s simple really, Typepad will allow me to [...]

January 3, 2008

Change to Southwest Airlines Baggage Policies

I normally don’t find myself affected by baggage restrictions on airlines. As a general rule I’m a light packer and if I do check a bag, it’s only one and very seldom weighs over 25 lbs.
However, I have travelled with glamazons who have to pack half their wardrobe, their entire cosmetics collection, and the whole [...]

January 2, 2008

Airfare Specials from United

United Airlines is offering some serious discounts on both domestic and international airfare for the new year.
Available January 1, 2008 through January 10, 2008 just a couple of the fares available are:
San Francsico to Salt Lake City – $73 each way
San Francisco to Shanghai – $259 each way
Click here for details, limitations, and blackout periods.
Happy [...]