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All about our travels: from Travel Hacking, trip reviews, and general travel tips.
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Breeze Airways from Tampa (Review)
When Breeze Airways launched their new flights last May 2021, the company had introductory fares for $39 one way, $78 round trip. New ultra-low-cost airline? New non-stop destinations to one of our favorite airports in Florida? Sign us up! Here’s our review of Breeze Airways from Tampa, FL to Huntsville, AL. Breeze Airways Destinations from Tampa The first thing we wanted to see was which destinations Breeze was going to from Tampa. There were a few choices, including: Huntsville, Alabama Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tulsa, OklahomaBentonville/Fayetteville, ArkansasCharleston, South Carolina Norfolk, Virginia Richmond, VirginiaColumbus, OhioAkron/Canton, Ohio Louisville, Kentucky One of the destinations that immediately caught our eye was Huntsville, AL. There were no other ultra-low-cost airlines that…
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Where to go for 3 days in Huntsville AL (Itinerary)
Alabama: a destination that was not high on our US bucket list. When one says Alabama, we immediately think of Civil Rights or Biloxi, a gambling mecca near the Florida Panhandle. But Huntsville? Not really. Here’s our story on how we spent 3 days in Huntsville AL. When Breeze Airways announced direct flights from Tampa to Huntsville for $39 one way, my husband and I booked a ticket not knowing what to expect from this destination. Breeze is a new ultra-low-cost carrier that flies direct from Tampa to Huntsville a few times a week. You can read more about the airline in our review post. TLDR: Huntsville delivered in terms of…
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Where to go on Day Trips from Huntsville AL
While in Huntsville, we would recommend getting out of the city and driving 1 hour east to get to Alabama Caverns State Park and to Scottsboro, AL. These are excellent day trips from Huntsville AL and are a very quick drive away. If you need more information on what we did on our trip to Huntsville, check out our other posts below: 3 Days in Huntsville, ALBreeze Airlines reviewHotel review: Hyatt Place Research Park & 4 Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport Is Cathedral Caverns State Park Worth It? It is a quick and easy drive from Huntsville to Cathedral Caverns State Park. There are plenty of signs on the road to…
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Bunker Hill Hotel St Thomas: Budget Hotel Review
If you are going to St Thomas on vacation, you are spoiled for choice on which hotels to stay in. Do I want to stay beachfront? On the city? Can I travel hack my hotel? What is the most economical choice to stay in? Bunker Hill Hotel: A Budget Choice in Charlotte Amalie My husband and I narrowed down our hotel choice to be within the Charlotte Amalie area. We wanted a place that’s great value for money while also accessible to public transportation. The bigger, waterfront hotels are spread out on the north or east side of the island and may not exactly have the public transportation options we…
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An Alaska Itinerary: What To Do in Alaska for Two Weeks
Planning your perfect Alaska trip? Here's a two week itinerary that you can use if you're planning your dream land and sea trip to Alaska on a budget.