Have you tried a Scootski?

The SCOOTSKI, a California invention, is a sleek land vehicle that’s a combination of a jet ski and motorcycle on wheels — some with wings! And looks like something from a Batman movie. Not sure if the department of motor vehicles has figured out how to classify the Scootski — other than it’s quite fast and unpredictable on the road!!

DON’T LIVE NEAR AN AIRPORT

A recent study in Europe showed that folks who lived near an airport had a higher risk of heart issues than residents who lived away from airport — at least 7 miles or more! Living near an airport increases heart and stress issues — even during nighttime sleeping hours.  Medical folks call this “the silent killer!”

WATCH OUT! Car rental prices are up … WAY WAY UP!!

With leisure travel on the increase, car rental agencies — especially in hot travel destinations like Hawaii — are taking advantage and rising rates. Some rentals are going for as high as $600 a day in Hawaii — and if a drop off at another location is involved expect an additional fee of up too $250!!!  Buyers, or in this case, drivers … BEWARE $$$$

Delta has deal for top Frequent Flyers to use miles for Private Jet Services?

Yup — not sure how many thousands of miles are required but Delta has a deal for their top tier frequent flyers to exchange miles for private jet travel —  US airlines are struggling to get their frequent flyer folks to burn up miles on services other than seats on their airlines — and looks like they might get stingy with free seats as revenue business picks up!!!