Traveling for Thanksgiving

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is three weeks from today! Chances are, you probably already arranged your travel for the long holiday weekend. A number of years ago I was advised by Amtrak to make reservations in July, when the fares were at their lowest and the reservations were wide open. This past summer, with gas prices escalating, train travel was booming! After checking online, followed by a phone call, I was alerted to the fact that some of the lowest fares were no longer available and certain trains were booking up, months ahead of schedule. On the other hand, apparently the airlines have recently begun to lower fares for Thanksgiving and December travel. If you haven't already done so, you may be surprised by what you'll find. Can't you just smell that turkey roasting?!

Consider registering with Amtrak Guest Rewards. Currently, they are offering 500 bonus points just for registering, and double points if you travel by December 12. Check their site for additional offers. If you already have your reservations, you can still sign up for Guest Rewards and reap the benefits.