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Traveling is one of my very favorite things to do and because of the recession airlines and travel companies are knocking down their prices like crazy and you can take exotic vacations for nearly half of the price! Or you can explore more of the history and excitement of aviation! If you've got a few bucks to spare, check out some of these awesome deals, museums, etc. and take flight! Au Revoir!

The 1930's stewardess' were BEAUTIFUL!

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I'm sold, this looks like fun!

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Looking for good travel deals??? CHECK OUT THESE SITES!

Super cheap, amazing travel deal:

United E-Fares offer flights to San Francisco starting at $54 each way for travel this weekend or next weekend — perfect for a weekend getaway to Wine Country. It’s usually tough to find last-minute fares this low; just be sure to book by Friday.

These weekend fares are available when departing Friday or Saturday (July 24-25 or July 31 – Aug. 1) and returning Monday or Tuesday (July 27-28 or Aug. 3-4).

This weekend’s fares to San Francisco (each way):

  • Los Angeles … $54
  • Las Vegas … $54
  • Inyokern … $70
  • Palm Springs … $79
  • Arcata … $82
  • Santa Barbara … $91
  • Burbank … $93

The Lufthansa ladies were so happy!

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The International Women's Air & Space Museum is a bastion of data and memorabilia regarding the storied role women have played in aviation history. Exhibits there cover such subjects as female astronauts, the women who served as test subjects for NASA before women were allowed to be astronauts, and m... more »
The International Women's Air & Space Museum is a bastion of data and memorabilia regarding the storied role women have played in aviation history. Exhibits there cover such subjects as female astronauts, the women who served as test subjects for NASA before women were allowed to be astronauts, and much more. The museum resides within the walls of Burke Lakefront Airport, which lies on the waterfront, just a few blocks up the shore from Browns Stadium.

The top left outfit is ROCKIN.

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It looks like a cheerleading squad, not a group of flight attendants!

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I want to go to Tahiti!!

Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora Within walking distance of Matira Point’s sandy beaches, this Polynesian-style retreat naturally blends with its environment and welcomes you with traditional hospitality

Vacation includes:
- Round trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX) on Air Tahiti Nui
- 5 nights hotel accommodations in Bora Bora
- Round trip inter-island transportation and all applicable transfers.

Valid for travel: Select Through 11/01/2009 – 12/10/2009

For More Dates & Details … Call 800 675 4050

 

Travelzoo.com is my favorite site, ever!

Amazing Travel Deal:

Fly from Chicago to Cancun, Mexico for only $158 with Travelocity. International airfare to Mexico usually goes for over $300, making this offer a steal. Plus, with Travelocity there are no booking fees.

Departures are valid Aug. 12 – Nov. 30 (Monday-Thursday).

The Air Classics Museum of Aviation has an extensive collection which includes aircraft, uniforms, vehicles, and memorabilia from the 1930s to the present. The museum contains an A-7 that flew in the Gulf War and a UH-1 Huey helicopter, both of which visitors can climb in and explore. It is located a... more »
The Air Classics Museum of Aviation has an extensive collection which includes aircraft, uniforms, vehicles, and memorabilia from the 1930s to the present. The museum contains an A-7 that flew in the Gulf War and a UH-1 Huey helicopter, both of which visitors can climb in and explore. It is located at Aurora Municipal Airport, about eight miles west of Aurora.

These ladies were livin' the dream

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National Helicopter Museum

490 Sherwood Pl, Stratford, CT 06615

The National Helicopter Museum is chock full of displays, artifacts, and other ephemera pertaining to the history and evolution of helicopters and the U.S. aviation industry. Learn how early rotary wing designs by inventors like Leonardo da Vinci led to the modern helicopters of today, and observe he... more »
The National Helicopter Museum is chock full of displays, artifacts, and other ephemera pertaining to the history and evolution of helicopters and the U.S. aviation industry. Learn how early rotary wing designs by inventors like Leonardo da Vinci led to the modern helicopters of today, and observe helicopter engines, life-life helicopter models, and working cockpits. The museum occupies the same building as the Stratford train station, near Selby's Pond.

Say ALOHA!

Flying to Hawaii doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Delta is offering fares from Seattle to Honolulu for $347-$357 roundtrip, including all taxes. Typically flights to Hawaii from this region cost more than $500.

This fare is widely available for travel September-October and was even spotted on select dates in August. These fares are unadvertised and could sell out quickly.

The best rates are available when flying Monday-Thursday.

Pacific Coast Air Museum

2330 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

The Pacific Coast Air Museum is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the acquisition, restoration, and presentation of historical aircraft. The museum is located on the eastern end of the Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport, west of the Redwood Highway. The museum hosts a two-day “Wing... more »
The Pacific Coast Air Museum is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the acquisition, restoration, and presentation of historical aircraft. The museum is located on the eastern end of the Charles Schulz Sonoma County Airport, west of the Redwood Highway. The museum hosts a two-day “Wings Over Wine Country” Air Show every August, which draws audiences of over 20,000.

The Museum of Flight

9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

Holding an extensive collection of aerospace and aviation artifacts, The Museum of Flight features an amazing array of historical and modern aircraft, along with fascinating exhibits about the history of space travel. Visitors can board the British Airways Concorde plane, see authentic and replica pi... more »
Holding an extensive collection of aerospace and aviation artifacts, The Museum of Flight features an amazing array of historical and modern aircraft, along with fascinating exhibits about the history of space travel. Visitors can board the British Airways Concorde plane, see authentic and replica pieces from various spacefaring nations and walk around and underneath more than three dozen modern aircraft. Interactive activities at the museum include rides aboard the 13-person 4D-X flight simulator and the a round on space shuttle simulator, where the goal is to successfully connect with the Hubble Space Telescope. Located at the King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, the museum is close to the small but fascinating Museum of Communications, which explores the history of the telephone.

Greatest Flying Films:

  1. Airplane!
  2. The Aviator 
  3. Top Gun 
  4. Always  
  5. Pearl Harbor
  6. Air Force One  
  7. Planes, Trains and Automobiles 
  8. Air America

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