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Get Ready to Strike Back with Twitter

We’ve all learned so much in the past couple of years and have stayed connected and networked as never before using Facebook and the other social media tools that are out there for us. It’s time to put them to work for ourselves in a way that will not only benefit us now, but that will also serve us very well in the future in whatever directions we each choose to go.

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How American Airlines Could Damage The Future of Facebook?

American Airlines is attempting to force Facebook to release the my private communications. Find out what an employers ability to access personal information has to do with you and the success of Facebook.

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Share Your “Park Secrets” with The Sky Steward

What are some of your favorite secret spots in some of the best parks in the United States? The Sky Steward wants to know! Plus he’ll be sharing some of his favorites in the The Travel Channel’s upcoming series, “Park Secrets” in which hell be appearing in 6 episodes this coming season.

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Aluminum Is The Newest Elite Status Membership For All American Airlines Passengers

Introducing Aluminum; the best way to travel on American Airlines! Ever wondered how to get VIP treatment when you fly American Airlines? This exclusive elite status level is so hush, hush, the AAdvantage Program doesn’t even know about it.

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Letter: Are Airports and Aircraft Secure Against Those Pushed Too Far?

I received a letter from an anonymous flight crew member expressing concern about security procedures in place at certain airports around the country that allow airline employees to enter the sterile areas of the terminal without passing through security screening

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AppleAir? How American Could Think Its Way Back

How would you feel if Apple were to be launching a new airline– AppleAir. Chances are, if you’ve been an Apple customer, you would rejoice in knowing that you could look forward to a whole new way of flying. After all, that is what we’ve all come to expect from a company like Apple; innovation, great customer service and a dedication to excellence.

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Starbucks Merges with Alaska Airlines!

Merger? Maybe that’s a bit of a dramatic and slightly inaccurate way to state it but it reads well in this era of airline consolidation, right?

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Virgin America to Deliver Some “Philadelphia Freedom”!

Get ready Philly! You deserve the nonstop inflight entertainment on RED (their inflight entertainment system)- including live channels BRAVO TV- that you can begin watching the moment you take your seat plus music, movies and that is only the beginning.

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Wood-Chamber earphone buds makes noise pollution sound great

There is nothing more wonderful then settling back in an airplane seat at the beginning of a well-deserved holiday. It’s not until the headphone go on and I become completely isolated from the outside world that my entire being is convinced that it is really happening–that I am finally getting away!

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Flying by Private Jet; How do the celebrities do it?

Many more celebrities and uber rich have realized that hassling with their own jets is just not worth the worry-lines and have flocked to the ultra-personalized services of companies that not only provide just the right jet within hours of the request but also deliver dedicated concierge services, premium flight catering, accommodations upgrades, deluxe ground transportation and much more.

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Life Changing Travel

Getaways not only serve to recharge us and prevent burn out; they can become life changing events. More and more people are using vacations as a time to launch a new lifestyle.

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Reminder: Be a Celebrity on Your Next Airline Flight; The Upgrade Bag

The gift of giving is one of the greatest gifts of all; especially when it lifts the level of personal and attentive service on airline flights to new heights.

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How I Chose My Frequent Flyer Program

Once I began my own business and stepped up my business travel it was time for me to decide which airline would become the centerpiece of my new frequent flyer strategy.

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The Perfect Portable Travel Workout

My new HeavyHands workout is amazingly portable and absolutely perfect for business travelers and even flight attendant, pilots and anyone else who travels often. It’s also the perfect workout for anyone else who wants a low-impact way to stay in-shape while enjoying the outdoors.

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Cool Cucumber Cocktail for Summer

Created with the expertise of mixologists of Seattle’s Rob Roy restaurant this special drink has been tested by the best.

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Upscale Ground Transportation with Mercedes Luxury Vans

Amazing Mercedes vans. Whether it is surround sound movies with wireless headsets for everyone or XM radio from a comfy leather captains chair; it’s on board.

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Virtual Passport Is Instant Travel Scrapbook

Gogobot has unveiled a new feature called Travel Collections that automatically creates a super-sexy digital scrapbook for each destination that you visit.

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Posh Luxury Designer Pet Carrier

Kiki Hamann Canine Couture is Fergie’s favorite designer. She has earned more frequent flier miles while flying in her KH Night-Rider carrier than George Clooney but Kiki always allows her to do it in style.

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The Sky Steward Show | July 6 Episode

Are you in agreement with the decision of Malaysian Airlines to ban babies in first class?

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Coconut Grove; The “Florida Hampton” in Miami

When most people think of a Miami vacation, they think of South Beach; but have you ever visited Coconut Grove? I’ve lived here for over 20 years and I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be. On your next trip to paradise, after you’ve booked your flights to Miami, add Coconut Grove to your itinerary.

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Business travel on Southwest Airlines through the eyes of a legacy elite traveler

Up to this point, I am not a frequent flyer of Southwest Airlines; only flying them once before writing this article. As a Platinum member of American Airlines AAdvantage program, I’ve always viewed flying Southwest with fear as I imagine being stampeded during the boarding process or being subjected to an ongoing standup comedy routine from take-off to touchdown. From what I am hearing lately from ex-legacy frequent flyers, I need to lose the fear and lighten up [...]

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Virgin America economy; most civilized

Flying Virgin America from Fort Lauderdale to Seattle with a connection at Los Angeles (LAX) was something I was only sort of looking forward to. I had flown Virgin previously in first class from Los Angeles to New York JFK and was concerned that flying them in economy might actually be painful. Luckily for everyone on board, including myself, there was nothing but pleasure in store for me on board my Virgin America A-320

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Flying Amtrak to Western Canada; The Train from Seattle to Vancouver

Today I am on the first leg of my journey on Amtrak to Vancouver from Seattle (4 hours) and then an 8 hour return leg to Portland. This is the second time in so many months that I have taken Amtrak in the Northwest United States and I have thoroughly enjoyed a very civilized experience they’ve created for their passengers; with just an exception or two.

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Look Out Oprah! Here’s Book Club for Traveling Dogs

Fergie, my tiny Yorkie, is already clamoring for the latest book from Bruce Littlefield, a lifestyle expert and bestselling author. He’s written his latest book with words that dogs can understand and illustrations that get tails wagging.

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