tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1370228 2009-11-08T16:28:10-08:00 An informative (and often humorous) resource guide and blog for the "savvy" traveler. TypePad http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifTheSavvyTouristhttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e393314f6688340120a663f1f6970b 2009-11-08T16:28:10-08:00 2009-11-08T16:28:10-08:00

My originally planned trip to San Francisco got scrubbed due to an illness in the family...mine!!! The flu caught up with me and changed my plans drastically. So, no long distance travel for my savvy little family this time, but...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/zoAB_5TDknM" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/11/wine-tasting-in-temecula.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e393314f6688340120a5c0e063970b 2009-10-05T15:32:08-07:00 2009-10-05T15:32:08-07:00

In a few weeks I will be traveling to the city of San Francisco for a short visit with my Aunt. She has never been to San Fran and I would really like to show her a wonderful time. The...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/Dd_Pj7PkVFg" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/10/san-fran-or-bust.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e393314f6688340120a5a2b223970b 2009-09-27T19:31:02-07:00 2009-09-27T19:31:02-07:00

When I was growing up I used to love to read all of Erma Bombeck's books, thinking at the time that she made all that funny stuff up. She talked about marriage, children, housework, neighbors, pets, shopping, fashion (or lack...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/R9-8r4uOXuI" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/09/erma-tells-it-like-it-is.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e393314f6688340120a56cd862970c 2009-08-23T22:40:01-07:00 2009-08-23T22:40:01-07:00

" Most cities have a smell of their own. Chicago smells like it's not sure." - Alan King This quote could also be true for the Chicago O'Hare International Airport. After being stuck in said airport for the better part...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/TX5Eu5Qf1Ik" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/08/the-windy-city.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e393314f6688340120a544cd6a970c 2009-08-12T23:29:24-07:00 2009-08-12T23:29:24-07:00

If you are a regular reader here at The Savvy Tourist, you already know that food is something we always check out no matter how far from home we travel. Well, just recently one of us had the opportunity to...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/Xows9V8zws4" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/08/pinksa-hollywood-legend-since-1939.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67597809 2009-06-03T12:12:22-07:00 2009-06-03T12:12:22-07:00

Due to the tragedy involving Air France Flight 447 this week, all affiliate banners have been removed from this site per the request of the airline. This is one of the world's worst civil air disasters in history. I am...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/o7VCntimBMo" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/06/air-france.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66558179 2009-05-08T14:34:58-07:00 2009-05-08T14:34:58-07:00

Disney Cruise Line has announced that it will be repositioning the Disney Wonder to Los Angeles from it's home port in Port Canaveral, Florida. Disney Cruise Line did a "trial" run during the last two summer seasons operating cruise itineraries...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/TtEQ00w7I_E" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/05/new-home-for-disneys-wonder.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65669043 2009-04-17T15:11:38-07:00 2009-04-17T15:11:38-07:00

I have mentioned several times about the need for a good travel agent when planning a vacation. What I may have neglected to mention is the need for a good customer when planning a vacation. It can be difficult planning...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/hrTLxXXOVnw" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/04/how-to-be-a-good-customer.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64722345 2009-03-27T08:58:59-07:00 2009-03-27T08:58:59-07:00

Here is an innovative new concept when it comes to the "all-nighter" on an airplane...the Jumbo Hostel. Now you can sleep in luxurious accommodations on an airplane without ever leaving the ground. You can actually spend the night on board...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheSavvyTourist/~4/k2Okd18C5Bs" height="1" width="1"/>

Annie http://www.thesavvytourist.com/the_savvy_tourist/2009/03/jumbo-hostel.html