Many domestic U.S. airlines no longer serve free meals for economy class travelers. If you want a halfway decent meal, you must pay $10 or more for it. Instead, and if the airline is feeling generous, you may get a free soda and a teeny foil package of peanuts or pretzels.

A simple way to eat well when flying economy class is to pack your own. You can purchase a sandwich and/or salad in an airport store before boarding. Or better yet, pack a sensible and nutritious meal at home.

If your travel plans take you to the nation’s capital and you would like to be bedded and breakfasted like royalty, consider this classic former foreign embassy. Now one of the city’s best b&b destinations, it’s located at 2224 R Street NW.

Room rates start at about $270, including evening happy hour with free beer and snacks, as well as hot buffet breakfast. For more info, go to www.dcinns.com/embassy.html

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