Why Am I Sharing Flight & Travel Deals?

For years, friends have asked me how I got to travel so much and the answer used to be “easy” in the sense that I was able to travel with the benefit of “standby travel.”  As a daughter of an airline employee, I had an extremely wonderful benefit that allowed me to travel the world for…

VIDEO | Exploring and Traveling in Hawaii’s Kauai

Hawaii’s island of Kauai was the first place Mike and I traveled together and it’s one of our favorites to go back to. Kauai has been in the news lately due to the record-breaking rain and flooding. My thoughts are with those impacted and we hope to return again soon. When recently returned from our third…

Cheap Flights | Phoenix, Arizona from Minneapolis, MN on Delta for $153 Roundtrip

With today’s snowstorm and blizzard situation in Minnesota… it’s time to find a flight out of here.  Here are some cheap flights to Phoenix, Arizona (PHX) from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) on Delta Airlines starting at $153 round trip!  Please note that these flights are showing as Basic Economy, but for about $40 more you can…

MSP Flight Delays & A Friendly Reminder

UPDATE 9:36 PM: Getting close to a cleared runway! MSP’s operations continue to be impacted by today’s snow storm. Our crews are now working to have a runway clear by 10 p.m. — MSP Airport (@mspairport) April 15, 2018  === UPDATE 5:32 PM: They are now hoping to clear runways by 9:00 PM. The blizzard…

We’re In Kauai!

We are back in Kauai for the third time in two years and just finished up a quick hike to Queen’s Bath in Princeville!  Yes, you’re reading that right… THREE TIMES in less than TWO YEARS!  Quick reminder, I’m not rich… but I’ve been using cheap flight deals from Thrifty Traveler Premium to get me here! While I’m…

FLIGHT DEAL | $103 Minneapolis, MN to Boston, MA on Delta

Just found a smokin’ cheap flight to Boston from Minneapolis, MN on Delta! These flights are starting at $103 from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) during the month of May on Delta Airlines!  Please note that these fares are basic economy. I did see that the upgrade to “Main Cabin” is only $30 more for…

FLIGHT DEAL | $439 Minneapolis to Zurich, Switzerland on Delta

Here is a cheap flight deal to Zurich, Switzerland from Minneapolis, Minnesota! These flights are starting at $439 from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) from August 2018 – February 2019 on Delta Airlines or Partner!  Please note that these fares are basic economy. I am posting this flight deal from Minneapolis, but am finding…

FLIGHT DEAL | $557 Minneapolis, MN to Dublin, Ireland on Delta

Here is a cheap flight deal to Dublin, Ireland from Minneapolis, Minnesota! These flights are starting at $557 from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Dublin, Ireland (DUB) from August 2018 – February 2019 on Delta Airlines or Partner!  Please note that these fares are basic economy. I am posting this flight deal from Minneapolis, but am…

FLIGHT DEAL | $488 Minneapolis, MN to Paris, France on Delta

Ah, you know I love Paris and how badly I want to get back there… so here is my chance (and yours too)!  I’ve found flight deals from Minneapolis, MN to Paris, France on Delta Airlines starting at $488 roundtrip!  I am posting this deal from Minneapolis, but am finding similar deals from other cities…

I Booked a Trip for Two to the Azores for Under $500

I originally shared this post on Thrifty Traveler, but wanted to share with my followers as it’s a great success story of how I saved money using Thrifty Traveler’s Premium service!  We’re going to the beautiful Azores in a few months and I cannot wait. It’s been a highlighted destination on travel sites over the…

Announcement: Nicole Joins Thrifty Traveler!

A few weeks ago, I announced that changes were coming with Nonstop Nicole and now I have another exciting update. I am so very thrilled to announce that I am joining the team with my absolute favorite travel site, Thrifty Traveler! I’ve mentioned Thrifty Traveler a few times in previous posts and even had my…