Ten years ago in Kauai, Hawaii, we began to experience the joy of watching, almost daily, the Laysan Albatross couples nesting with their single eggs, which eventually hatched while we observed the chicks growing, planning to fledge months later. It was an experience we’ll never forget.

There are only 34 days until we leave Nevada for South Africa; with little activity happening on our end as I continue to recover from this two-week virus, we don’t have a lot of news to share. I should be back to normal within a week and be able to return to working out, after which I’ll feel even better.

My son Greg and his girlfriend Heather arrive here in 11 days, and I plan to be up to the flurry of activities that will ensue while they are here for five days. Once they leave, it will only be a few weeks until we start packing and preparing to depart. The month of February will fly by.

As a result, most of our upcoming posts will consist of the latest travel news that may impact your travel experiences, expenses, and booking processes. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time and stamina right now to delve into more detailed topics. Once we settle in Marloth Park, we’ll post stories and countless photos of the world around us. We can hardly wait.

One of our dear readers/friends, Lisa, wrote that we don’t have to be concerned about our readers judging our content. Few have said anything negative or pressured us to add more entertaining content during quiet times. Thanks, Lisa, for the vote of confidence. Of course, our goal is always to provide interesting and fun content.

For today’s bit of current travel news, this article may be of interest to those considering travel during Spring Break:

“American Airlines Has Spring Break Flight Deals to Cancun, Miami, and More — Starting at Under $200

A variety of popular destinations are available. By Michael Cappetta

Published on January 25, 2025

As cold winter temperatures cover much of the United States, airlines discount prices for spring break getaways.

American Airlines recently published hundreds of discounted airfares under $200, spanning the spring and early summer travel season. Best of all, the destinations include a variety of popular locations, including Cancun, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, and more.

Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of discounted fares including:

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) from $177
Dallas, TX (DFW) to Cancun, Mexico (CUN) from $277
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (SJD) from $263
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS) from $145
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Miami, FL (MIA) from $179
Raleigh, NC (RDU) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) from $298

The airline also has several discounted flights to Miami, FL from Boston ($127), New York – LGA ($179), Washington – DCA ($158), and other locations throughout the winter and spring break season.

American Airlines has also discounted tickets to other popular spring break getaways, such as Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson, AZ (TUS) for only $193, or Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Destin, FL (VPS) for only $197.

While many flights depart from one of American’s hubs, such as Dallas or Philadelphia, travelers can use an interactive tool on the website to select their home airport and desired budget to find discounted flights. For example, when entering “Kansas City, MO,” travelers can see options to fly to Austin, Denver, New York – LGA, or more at a price under $200 round-trip.

For travelers looking to set sail on the sea during spring break, American Airlines Cruises division offers bonuses of up to 10,000 miles and other perks on select upcoming bookings. Travelers could also use the discounted domestic flights to save on tickets to and from a cruise port.

The Dallas, TX-based airline has also been marketing international flight promotions, including round-trip European tickets for under $500. The discounted flights come as American has also begun new European routes, including flights to Madrid.”

For our readers living outside the US, it may be worthwhile to investigate special Spring Break rates offered through airlines you may use most frequently in your country. However, some of these rates may apply if visiting the US is part of your travel plan.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Be well.

Photo from ten years ago today, January 26, 2015:

For now, we’ll continue to post travel news updates that may save you time and money…

“American Airlines Has Spring Break Flight Deals to Cancun, Miami, and More — Starting at Under $200

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