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by Margery Wilson

On  our June 12 show we talked with Brian Wilson, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Point Inside, who discussed the development and on-going growth of  Point Inside.

Have you walked around in circles at a mall or airport feeling completely lost, or followed a map only to discover you have gone completely the wrong way? Of course you have — we’ve all been there! To [...]

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By Margery Wilson

To say fashion is going to the dogs is an understatement — when it comes to canine couture by Kiki Hamann.

Dressing animals is not new. Millions of animals are “dressed” in one way or another and have been for years — from horses wearing fitted blankets to dogs wearing coats and boots during cold weather.  I used to fit my goats out in sweatshirts during cold snaps [...]

By Margery Wilson

If you are an art lover you can save money if you decide to visit  The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.  Book the “A Celebration of Art and History” package and enjoy a self-guided 30-minute podcast tour of the hotel’s 4,200-piece art collection, a three-day/two-night stay in a Deluxe Kallang Bay View room and daily breakfast.  Included in the pachage is admission fee, one-hour guided tour and return same-day transfers to the National Museum of Singapore.  You’ll also come home [...]

The latest from Skysteward’s European Correspondent

THIS IS a very fishy time here in the Netherlands, for now is the time of year for “Hollandse Nieuwe” – “New Catch Holland Herring.” The skinny silver herrings fatten up until they are more than 16% fat (the required minimum), sometimes 25% from eating the plankton, which is like Nutella and stroopwafels to those fishes. The fish is filleted but the tail is left on to provide a handle when you eat them. [...]

by Margery Wilson

LISTEN LIVE to our interview with Savonlinna marketing director Tiina Olkkonen in Helsinki by clicking HERE

Savonlinna Opera Festival is one of the leading festivals in Finland, and one of the most highly regarded opera festivals in the world.  It is attended annually by over 60,000 guests.

There is a unique project, through which anyone can participate in creating an opera.  The finished opera production will have it’s premiere at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in July [...]

by Margery Wilson

Savonlinna is set on islands amid the largest lake district in Europe, and is one of the most popular holiday regions in Finland.  The scenic lake district of Saimaa offers visitors an idyllic setting for a cultural, spa, beach, sport or city holiday – or for a combination of these.

The region offers a wealth of cultural attractions. The jewel in the crown is the Savonlinna Opera Festival held every July which attracts over 60,000 visitors from all over the world. [...]

Jesse Travis and Brent Hollowell

Brent Hollowell of Zen Class Travel joined us to discuss how their travels (he and his business partner have logged over 1,000,000 miles) inspired them to design the Nirvana Organizer and Travel Tote.  It can be carried as a tote using the padded shoulder strap, and when unzipped it slides over a seat back tray (or stroller, or car seat) to provide easy access to everything you need while cruising at 40,000 feet. [...]

Cover art by Javier Morales

by Margery Wilson

Raymond, our Skysteward European Correspondent, created an international sensation with the recent release of his latest video “TwitterRap.” Filmed on location in Amsterdam, Raymond found people on the street took his Twitter references to “Follow Me” literally, and he found himself pursued by passersby and…well, watch the video and see for yourselves how Raymond was able to escape.

A resident of the Netherlands, Raymond has a large following on Twitter as @Raymondstar. Among his [...]

by Margery Wilson

If you were told you could pack everything you need for a trip of any length in one carry-on-sized bag would you doubt it?
BELIEVE!

On our February 2 (click HERE to listen) show we spoke with Doug Dymant.  A sought after speaker, Doug will  details the art and science of traveling light.  Do not miss this opportunity to change your travel life forever and save money by not checking bags.

by Margery Wilson

EasyJet, Europe’s leading low-cost airline,  has unveiled a new system, called Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector (AVOID), that it is hoped will prevent future airspace disruptions due to volcanic ash which caused such major upheaval in Europe earlier this year.

The device incorporates infra-red technology that highlights potentially damaging particles at a distance great enough to allow the pilot to change course and safely avoid the dangerous ash clouds.

AVOID will be tested by Airbus on behalf of Easyjet [...]

by Margery Wilson

BA has an app that makes access to their website accessible to iPhones for road warriors who need up-to-the-minute information on all BA flight arrivals and departure times, customizable timetables, and the facility to book flights, manage itineraries and even check in on line and print out boarding passes while on the go.

An illustration for the LHR News, a publication for those working at that airport, has gleaned much more publicity for the app than the marketing department [...]

by Margery Wilson

When you think of a casino resort what comes to mind: show stopping entertainment, fine dining, the luxury spa, pool paradise, golf, table games and slots?

What about cooking school?

Renown for their restaurant quality ranges and kitchen appliances for the home, Viking has cooking schools all over the USA, and the newest one has just opened at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  Located inside the casino, the school has been situated in a premier location near an [...]

Wouldn’t it be great to turn your next 5 hour flight into a transformational experience? Time spent commuting, whether on the ground or in the sky, can be turned into time well spent. Many travelers bring along reading materials, movies, music or audio books to pass the time. This is a time that can also be spent changing your life with self-help and hypnosis programs designed to address such issues as confidence, anxiety, depression and many others including the smoking [...]

Tea at Taj, photo by Hana and Tom from "The Boston Teacup"

By Margery Wilson

One of life’s most enjoyable – and affordable – luxuries is taking afternoon tea in a fine tearoom. Boston, the home of the fabled “Boston Tea Party” has remained home to some of the most avid tea lovers in the world.  (Throwing the tea overboard, please remember, was a protest against taxes, not a tantrum over tea itself.)

The Boston Teacup was a blog started in 2007 [...]

Insanity

by Margery Wilson

Here at Skysteward we are used to seeing the world from 40,000 feet, but thrills can be found at lesser altitude.  There is one thrill in Las Vegas that gives new meaning to the word thrill : Insanity.

That is the name of the ride, or maybe the sobriquet given to those seek it out.  Located on top of the 90-story Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel tower this is a one of a kind experience (see photo at left). [...]

By Margery Wilson

Bowling was popular in the 50′s and made a resurgence in the 80′s and today has been rediscovered yet again.   Once the province of teens and blue collar, bowling today is retro chic.   Looking to recreate the nostalgic glory days of bowling alleys,  Foxwoods is adding to its first class resort by adding luxury lanes.

In 1986 Foxwoods Casino, now the largest resort casino in North America, had its beginning when the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation opened a [...]