SOME SEPTEMBER STEALS

Why not sneak away for a steal? September kicks off "shoulder season," when prices (and temps) dip, and the time of year when I always recommend that you should jet set. Here are four destinations I am suggesting for this coming month...and no passport is required for these spots!

Destination #1- Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Spas here have slashed fees for September. The Atlantic Hotel's Spa Package includes an oceanfront room, 20% off at its spa and $100 a day in spa credits. Rates start from $219 per night.Destination #2- Vail, Colorado: The Arrabelle at Vail Square, at the foot of Vail Mountain, is reminiscent of old-world European hotels. Rates start from $150 per night.Destination #3- San Juan, Puerto Rico: The sleek, beachfront San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel is convenient to nightlife, restaurants, shopping, museums, and galleries. Rates start from $128 per night.Destination #4- Palm Desert/Desert Springs, California: At the Desert Springs J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa, you can play tennis, get a steamy Turkish bath or cruise the Venice-like canals. Rates start from $139 per night.

OUTRAGEOUS!!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Spirit Airlines!!! I was outraged to find out that Spirit Airlines is going to start charging jet setters for bringing carry-on luggage onto the plane! That is just downright wrong and absolutely ridiculous! As of August 1st, expect to shell out $45 for your carry-on bag (each way) if you show up at the airport with it (they cut you a "deal" and only charge you $30 if you check-in on-line)...wow, how nice of them! NOT! What's next? Charging more for wearing shoes and bringing magazines to read on the plane with you? Sorry for ranting, but I just needed to vent. Their C.O.O says "Bring less, pay less." Well if you are going to end up in a position where you can't bring anything with you and instead have to buy your entire wardrobe at your destination, you might as well fly less and instead take more trains, road-trips, and cruises. In New York City, Spirit flies from LaGuardia Airport to Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Spread the word to all of the jet setters you know...Spirit Airlines needs to cut this out!!!