Sherman's Travel

My father moved to Memphis while I was in college. An upstate New York native, I was a bit of a stranger to this brave new world below the Mason-Dixon line. Of course, one of the first things that I had to learn about was Memphis barbecue. They take it very seriously there, arguing about which place is supreme. I’m a fan of Payne’s, simply for the down home feel, but you’ll find advocates for Neely’s, the Rendezvous, Cozy Corner, and Central BBQ in different parts of the city. What was impressed upon me most was that I was having Memphis barbecue. The fact it was theirs, a product of the history and the people that lived there, and that they had opinions about it — very strong opinions, in fact — was an essential component.

As I traveled more and more across the United States, I learned that each and every city with a vibrant ‘cue culture is very proud of each and every one of their regional differences. America is homogenized in most things; most of these cities with lots of ‘cue also have exurbs with big box stores and the like that are the same in each and every city. Barbecue is where these cities get to cut loose and show off what their respective culinary traditions have to offer.   Read more

Don’t bore your Mom this year with another Mother’s Day gift of bath products or an appliance, surprise her with a getaway to her favorite city with this Mother’s Day Flight sale from AirTran airways! Book by May 10 and travel now through November 16 to cities nationwide like Las Vegas, New York City and West Palm Beach; or to more exotic destinations including Bermuda, Aruba and Cancun. Show your Mom she’s taught you how to be frugal, by saving over $50 each way on peak summer travel!

Sample Fares (O/W):

• Memphis – Atlanta: $59
• Boston – Baltimore: $43
• Baltimore – Bermuda: $79
• New York – West Palm Beach: $94
• Chicago – Cancun: $119
• Atlanta – Aruba: $124
• Orlando – Las Vegas: $154
• And more!

THE VALUE: Depending on which route you choose, this sale saves you over $100 on peak summer ticket prices.

THE CATCH: Blackout dates apply, and taxes and fees are not included. Tell Mom to pack light – checking just one bag will cost $20 each way.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book your flight online with AirTran.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the best hotel deals in town. Can’t decide which city to fly to? Check out our Travel Guides for inspiration.

Good news for travelers to Mexico: American, Continental, Delta, and United are all increasing service and adding new routes south of the border to fill in some of the gaps that Mexicana left when it went bankrupt in August; many of the changes kick in this fall.

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American is seriously bulking up its Mexico service, with additional flights to Aguascalientes, Cancun, Guadalajara, Leon/Guanajuato, and Mexico City, as well as brand-new routes to Queretaro and Veracruz launching this fall and winter.

Dallas will see a trio of improvements starting November 18, when the airline increases daily flights to Mexico City by one, bringing the total to four takeoffs each day; a second daily  flight to Aguascalientes will also lift off November 18. Four flights, instead of three, will service Leon/Guanajuato from Dallas beginning December 16, and Queretaro and Veracruz itineraries start February 10.

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