Roy Lowey on WTMY Sunday 5PM August 30

Tune in today to WTMY 1280 Sarasota at 5pm. My guests will be Carol Margolis smartwomentravelers.com. Vijay Singh, GM Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Flight Caster co-founder Evan Konwiser. And Lisa Codianne Fowler, who appears in the photo will chat with us about her trip to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The show also streams live on the web from WTMY

Will Ryan Air end up with Irish Airlines

Irish airline Aer Lingus toned down its opposition to a deal with rival Ryanair, saying today that tripling of losses, rapid cash burn and difficulties in raising funds threatened its independence. The former state airline has twice rejected bids from Europe's biggest low-cost carrier, but Sean Coyle, Aer Lingus' chief financial officer, a former Ryanair executive, said he had "no idea" if Aer Lingus would resist a third approach. "Ryanair will always come back with a bid, Ryanair from the point of view of having a (near) 30 percent shareholding will continue to pursue the company," Coyle told reporters. A Ryanair spokesman had no immediate comment. A new chief executive, Christoph Mueller, takes over at Aer Lingus next week after the previous incumbent resigned in April saying the airline needed fresh ideas.

My guests this week on WTMY 1280 Sarasota. Elie Seidman CEO of Oyster Hotel Group, Lisa Simmons Director, Mass. CVB, April Merenda Pres. Gutsy Women.net, Nadir Syed, CheapOstay.com....So, get your insider info while I'm Talking Travel 5-6pm ET every Sunday

Fall can be the best time to visit Europe

Now that the bulk of summer is behind us, think Europe. Fall can be one of the best times to visit Europe. Fewer tourists mean less waiting times in the most popular restaurants, attractions and cheaper. Weather is great this time of year. Another big plus is hotel rooms and air fares are at an all time low. So, why not think Europe this fall.

For easy access to cheap fares check out EuropebyAir Red Tag sales and their Flight Pass to hop scotch around Europe.