It’s been a big news week! Between the huge earthquake and its aftershocks in Chile, to the tsunami warnings in Hawaii and Japan, there’s plenty of news to capture the attention of travelers. The devastation and disruption of life has been tremendous, and there is no diminishing the impact it has on travel plans.
In the [...]
A trip to Hawaii is a dream vacation for many, but choosing the islands for a vacation is only the beginning. Although the Hawaiian Islands are made up of many islands and atolls, along with smaller islets, when it comes to vacation, you’re probably talking about visiting one of the six main islands.
Depending on what [...]
There are great room, good rooms, and then there are the truly horrible. We all love the great ones, get by with the good ones, but no one should be stuck with a truly horrible room. What do you do when that’s the one that you’re sent off to?
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, [...]
Business and pleasure travelers have have some travel concerns and preparations in common, and one of those is having to worry about what’s happening at home while we’re on the road.
If you have family or friends staying in your home while you’re traveling, it reduces a lot of concerns. But if your home will remain [...]
I really don’t like the snow. Well, to be honest, it’s not the snow I dislike, it’s having to drive in it, navigate the daily chores of life, and I really, REALLY hate to be cold. Thankfully, we don’t get too much snow is Seattle, and when we do, you’ll find me burrowed in at [...]
End of the year time, and that means it’s time for personal reflection, taking stock of myself and life in general, celebrating (mostly) and whining (just a bit). There’s lots to complain about, if I let myself get in that frame of mind, but I’m determined to count my many blessing as I bid farewell [...]
The problem with writing about airline rules when you’re not in the industry is that you’re always behind in knowing what the rules are. That means lots of speculation (much of which is erroneous), some humorous jokes and stories, and, unfortunately, lots of people getting spun up about something without all the information.
In many [...]
Oh wait – I am traveling tomorrow. But tomorrow it’s a work trip, not a pleasure trip. Still, I will have to be facing the uncertainty of airport security changes, and how they will be implemented, just like everyone else.
I reminded of the incident that led to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. I was flying that [...]
The Visa Waiver Program has been around for over 20 years, although it has reached greater awareness and prominence in the post-911 era of travel. The program has been modified over the years, with additional countries added to the list and an electronic travel component added, but the underlying purpose of the plan remains the [...]
Planning your air travel centers around three letters – the letters that represent the airports your are traveling from, to, or through. The right three letters ensure that you’ll have easy, smooth travels. The wrong three letters result in your having to pay an exorbitant change fee, or worse – winding up in the wrong [...]
