The Vacation Wingman

The Vacation Wingman

Scholar State College – Great Penn State Hotel

Going to Penn State University for a football game, graduation, or other campus event? If you plan ahead, it’s hard to beat staying at the Scholar State College.

Booking a Spirit Flight for the First Time

Booking a Spirit flight can sometimes be difficult due to their business model. Follow this guide to save money and get the best experience.

How to Plan a Cultural Vacation

Many people want to have the cultural experiences of foreign countries but don’t think they can plan it. If you want to do it, you can. This article will share with you the steps you need to take to get there.

American Express Travel Discounts – Surprise Savings

American Express Travel is often a good option for upping the luxury of your next vacation. In this post, however, we explore a little publicized ability to save you money on normal, everyday flights.

Travel Mistake Story: Duty-Free Confiscation

Travel Mistake Stories is a collection of posts where I recount travel-related mistakes I have made or experienced across the years. This is a story of how I made a mistake trying to bring back duty-free purchases to the United States resulting in the confiscation.

DFW Centurion Lounge – Luxury Airport Respite

The DFW Centurion Lounge is part of the upscale American Express lounge network. This post is all about what to expect at the Dallas Fort Worth airport Centurion Lounge

AllTrails Review – Hiking/Biking Companion App

AllTrails is a popular hike/trails discovery & companion service. This post provides an overview of what AllTrails is, how it works, and what it can do for you.

Coastal Maine in 7 Days – Know Before You Go

Every destination has those things your should “Know Before You Go” that make the trip so much better. Coastal Maine has less of these than other major tourist areas, but this post still covers the big topics like when to go, weather during the year, and timing your daylight activities.

Hyatt Place Old Port – A Quick Review

During the last stop of the 7 Days of Coastal Maine trip, I stayed at the Hyatt Place Old Port in Portland, Maine. This is …

How to Do Coastal Maine in 7 Days: Two Day Portland Itinerary

A Two Day Portland Itinerary is a great way to get an initial taste of the city. While this won’t hit every highlight, this hits some of its best areas if you have a short time to spend in the city.