Flight Network Blog http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog A blog about all aspects of travel and flying, with a unique Canadian perspective. Thu, 16 May 2013 02:58:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Enhanced FlightNetwork Destination Guides Include Insider Picks http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/enhanced-flightnetwork-destination-guides-include-insider-picks/ http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/enhanced-flightnetwork-destination-guides-include-insider-picks/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:50:47 +0000 Stephanie Spencer http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/?p=3545 FlightNetwork.com contains enormous amounts of valuable information for travellers. Our destination guides have always been an amazing resource and now we’ve made them even better. We’ve been quietly rolling out new and enhanced destination guides for months and it’s about time we told you about them. The element we’re most excited about is the introduction [...]

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]]> http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/how-to-get-a-free-flight-upgrade-photos/feed/ 0 Pet-Friendly Travel: Staying in a Hotel With Your Dog http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/tips-for-staying-in-a-hotel-with-your-dog/ http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/tips-for-staying-in-a-hotel-with-your-dog/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:19:39 +0000 Stephanie Spencer http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/?p=4017 When we first got our dog, I was a bit nervous about how this would affect our travelling.  Soon, we realized it wasn’t that difficult because for many weekends away and road trips, we’ve found we can bring our dog with us! Hotels and motels in all price ranges increasingly allow pets to stay. The first time [...]

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]]> http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/bethanys-swiss-escape/feed/ 0 How To Travel Cheaply and Comfortably With A Europe Rail Pass http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/europe-rail-pass/ http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/europe-rail-pass/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:47:18 +0000 Stephanie Spencer http://www.flightnetwork.com/blog/?p=3434 Interrailing is great fun – and buying a Europe rail pass is one of the most exciting and cheapest ways for anyone of any age to see the wonderful sights and attractions. If you dream of a holiday filled with lots of different countries, cities, experiences and time zones – then rail travel may be [...]

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