Dust Off the Passport and Pack Yo' Bags!

It feels like Antartica today in the Big D, so I'm busy daydreaming of shopping in Paris and eating pasta in Rome. Lufthansa's "Winter Flight Sale" provides an early opportunity to save on flights to Europe and Africa. Don't miss your chance to explore the art museums of Paris, watch soccer in Milan, or tour the pyramids in Cairo. Flights start at just $229 each way (based on R/T purchase) and you must book by January 12.

Check out these deals from DFW to:

Lisbon $293
Amsterdam $350
Manchester $314
Cairo $435
Frankfurt $346
Barcelona $349
Dublin $417

Check out www.lufthansa.com for more flight details.

Death of a Friend

I said goodbye to a dear friend last month. My Dell Inspiron laptop lost a long and courageous battle to a mysterious virus. I've quickly worked through all my stages of grief however, and I have fallen in love with a new computer named Mac. Mac is an early Christmas gift to myself and I can tell this will be a long and passionate affair. I've missed you all and I am so glad to be back in blogging action!

$25 Southwest Fares Ain't No Joke

I usually don't get this excited about an airfare sale, but Southwest's "4th Quarter" sale is phenomonal. Here's the scoop: you must book by October 29 11:59 pm PCT; valid travel dates are 12/2/09-12/16/09 and 1/5/10-2/10/10; and travel is valid everyday except Sunday.

Check out these amazing prices (one-way) from Dallas Love:
Austin: $25
Boston: $100
Chicago: $75
Denver: $75
Houston: $25
Las Vegas: $100
Little Rock: $25
Nashville: $75
New Orleans: $50
Orange County: $100
Phoenix: $75
San Antonio: $25
San Diego: $100
San Francisco: $100
Tucson: $75
Washington: $100

At these prices, I'm starting 2010 with a weekend getaway! Sun or snow? Hmmm....

Thanksgiving in Paris

Let's take a poll, shall we? Perhaps you guys can help me solve a holiday dilemma. Which option sounds better: spend Thanksgiving week in Paris enjoying some of the best food, wine, art, and architecture in the world; or spend Thanksgiving with my family listening to my Uncle Frank cough up a lung and my Grandmother's tales of bowel irregularity. It's a no-brainer, right?
My friends at Tiki Trips have an amazing opportunity to see Paris over Thanksgiving week for just $1199 per person. This includes NON-STOP round-trip airfare from Dallas, 6 nights at the modern Hotel Champlain, and daily breakfast. Travel dates are Tuesday 11/24- Monday 11/30 and the booking deadline is 10/22 at 5 pm- yes, that's tomorrow but you should be more spontaneous. You can book later but airfare rates will increase the total cost by $160 per person. Call Dena at 214-999-1009 for more details or to reserve your spot.
Do you have any tips for things to see and do in Paris?