Practical travel information for practical travelers
As I sit in my hotel room on Maui, watching the sun come up on this island paradise, I think about how fortunate I am to have the type of job that allows me to leave the rain (and occasional snow) of Seattle. I get to wear shorts, read by the pool, and sit on [...]
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 [...]
I am constantly reading all the other great travel posts, both for information and inspiration. Sometimes, these posts expose me to new places or things that I put down on my must-see list. Other times, they convey the emotions of travel, a destination, or experience. Sometimes they’re fun and just downright silly. Whatever the reasons [...]
When someone that I meet finds out that I’m a Flight Attendant, there often follows a discussion about how much that person, their daughter, sister, neighbor has always wanted to be one, too. And shortly after that, I get asked how they should go about getting the job. In today’s economic times, with airlines cutting [...]
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a Flight Attendant Friday. Sometimes questions come in fast and furious, and other times it’s pretty sparse in between. The question today, though, is one that I’ve gotten asked a lot over these past few weeks. Q. Are any airlines hiring Flight Attendants right now? A. Not that I [...]
I am frequently asked what Flight Attendant training is like, so today I’ll give you a little peek at what goes on. There are variations among the different airlines, but this is generally what happens. Depending on the company, training usually lasts 4-6 weeks. It includes classroom and hands on training, and may be at [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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