Advice/suggestions?

[elleng]

I hope to visit friends and family in 3 States this 'Spring,' and would appreciate thoughts on travel/flight strategies. Haven't done similar planning in quite some time.

I'm in DC area, and would like to visit Iowa (Cedar Rapids,) Denver and California (Newport Beach.) Ideally I'd like to make it in one 'long' trip, but wonder if fares are such that to make it financially reasonable, I'm better off making it in 2 (or 3???) round trips.

I'll be pleased to hear thoughts of seasoned travelers (or even unseasoned ones!)

Thanks

E

[cbayer]

1. Airlines have gotten much better about the multi-destination thing.

I would run your various option through travelocity and see what kind of fares you get. Also check out Southwest. I don't think they are on travelocity, but all of their tickets are one way, point to point.

Be aware that multi-destination tickets do seem to trigger a higher level of security check.

Have you considered driving the leg from Denver to Newport Beach? Western Colorado and Utah are awesome.

[elleng]

2. Thanks for the info, cbayer; will check.

No, haven't considered driving, but am aware of awesomeness of the West; lived in Denver for a year, did some traveling during that time, and traveled through around afterwards.