JETBLUE TO BUFFALO
We flew out of New York's JFK (JetBlue also has a small percentage of flights out of LaGuardia and Newark). If you're unfamiliar with JetBlue (where have you been hiding?), they don't offer food -- only chips, cookies and drinks. But they do have fine food options to bring on the plane in their JFK terminal. Also in JFK's Terminal 6, JetBlue offers free wireless internet. That's key for a computer junkie like me. Why can't other airlines do the same? I normally feel lucky if I get a hot spot that costs $6 an hour, but JetBlue does a lot of the little things right. I haven't even mentioned that they have one of the friendliest staffs around. And best of all: They offer 36 channels of live TV on individual monitors in the seatbacks. That makes any flight go by real quick � especially when traveling with kids, or on a short 55-minute flight like ours. JetBlue; tel.: 800-538-2583.

ERIE, PA
I have written about Erie so many times that I'm not going to bore you. But if you are new (welcome!), you can click here to read Johnny Jet archives for past trips to Erie (or wherever). Let me just note that my trip there was as great as always. I know most people have a notion of Erie as being a dreary, miserable city, but it's not (well, maybe some parts are). Much of the area is really beautiful, especially in the summer or when covered in fresh snow. Erie is a relaxing holiday for me. I love taking a stroll on Presque Isle's 14 miles of scenic trail along Lake Erie, or going to the prestigious Kahkwa Club to play a round of golf. Kids love Erie too, because of the popular Waldameer Amusement Park. And on rainy or cold days there's the year-round Splash Lagoon indoor water park. One of my favorite ways of passing time is shopping at Wegmans -- one of the best grocery stores in America. They have everything you want or need. And who can forget about Lake Erie sunsets? This is one of the best places in the world to watch the sun go down. For more click HERE.