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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
[buzzsprout episode="6841" player="true"] by Margery Wilson On our February 16 show we had the great honor of speaking with Randy Petersen, one of the pioneers of internet blogging and social networking. Most of us know him from FlyerTalk, a forum community for frequent fliers originally launched as a bulletin board in 1995. Randy will talk [...]
by Margery Wilson American Express. Starting as an express mail company in 1850, the company name is synonymous with travel. American Express travel products have long been the “gold standard” the world over. Enter the latest business travel app: mobileXtend. On May 18 American Express Business Travel unveiled the mobileXtend, an app that provides travelers [...]
We define Jetiquette travel as “flawless travel.” In the world of traveling on water two companies personify that ideal: Cunard and SeaDream. by Margery Wilson When “luxury cruise” is mentioned the images that come to mind for most people are those of Cunard. For over a century and a half, ships of Cunard have been [...]
by Margery Wilson WWW …stands for “Washington Wine Walk.” Not what you were thinking? The Cascade Foothills Farmland Association will present the the 8th Annual Wine Walk in Leavenworth, Washington from noon to 6 PM on June 5. Visitors will enjoy fine wines, wonderful galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment while strolling through the Bavarian village [...]
by Margery Wilson Do you care where you sit on a flight? If you are like many frequent fliers you have a favorite seat, and when unfamiliar with a particular airline’s plane configuration you check an online seating guide like Seat Guru. Launched in 2001, SeatGuru.com is a website that features airline seating maps, seat [...]
by Margery Wilson Over half a million Americans, and three quarters of a million British tourists visited Thailand in 2009. Thailand has a thriving tourist industry. It has long been considered a very safe destination, with affordable accommodations and food, and efficient transportation between destinations. It is a lovely country with a rich heritage. The [...]
by Margery Wilson Don’t think I am uncaring about “the latest technology.” I admit that in the last few months I’ve been feeling somewhat like a Luddite. I (who do not own a ‘smart phone’), get mildly miffed by messages sent to me with the postscript “sent from my iPhone.” And all the flap over [...]
by Margery Wilson Disney has announced plans for a Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World to be located adjacent to Disney’s Pop Century Resort. The 2,000 room resort will include 1,120 family suites in “The Lion King,” “Cars” and “Finding Nemo” wings, and 864 themed rooms in “The Little Mermaid” wings. Disney [...]
by Margery Wilson No matter if your dog is a city slicker or beach lover, Loews Hotels puts the WOW in Bow Wow this summer with the Dog Days of Summer package. From May 1 – August 31, 2010 select Loews Hotels are offering a special promotion for you and your four legged best buddy. [...]
By Margery Wilson If you have a daughter or granddaughter under the age of 15 then you already know about “American Girl®” For the rest of you: American Girl® is a line of dolls, books, and accessories based on pre-teen girl characters that originally focused on various periods of American history from the viewpoint of [...]
by Margery Wilson Atlantic City has been a resort town from the beginning. Train service began bringing beach goers from Philadelphia in 1854. Atlantic City’s Boardwalk is legendary. The first one was built in 1870. Today the Boardwalk is only about half the size it was before a hurricane in 1944, but 4 miles remains [...]
by Margery Wilson Reversing a no-pets in cabin policy they set in June 2008, Frontier Airlines has decided to reopen the cabin doors and allow small pets (cats, dogs, hamsters, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, small birds) on board for a fee of $75 each way. Ironically, the pet fee costs more than some passenger one-way [...]
by Margery Wilson The “Full Body” scanners that are being installed in many airports have created quite a stir, with passengers concerned about their privacy being invaded. Gailen and Margery talk about a new technology that is entering the airport security arena: a Thermal-Boosted Infrared Detection System that only shows objects and clothing without any [...]
by Margery Wilson Fancy a Lobstah dinnah? From May 15 to June 30, guests who stay one night at The Samoset Resort, The Sagamore, The Harborside Hotel, or the Wentworth Resort Hotel and Spa will enjoy a Yankee lobster feast, complete with clam chowder, corn on the cob and blueberry pie. The Samoset Resort has [...]
MIRAMAR, FL — Spirit Airlines pilots announced they will strike in June if the airline fails to give them a new contract. This announcement comes after the pilots’ union turned down a binding arbitration to settle the dispute with the Florida-based airline. The company says a contract negotiation is in the works, but they may [...]
by Elizabeth Smith According to CNN, Paco, a dog adopted in Mexico by Delta customer Josiah Allen, was lost in transit between Puerto Vallarta, where the dog was adopted by Allen and his girlfriend, and Detroit. Paco made it from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City, but disappeared after a layover in Mexico City on May [...]
Contributed by Elizabeth Smith Via their blog, Nuts About Southwest, Southwest Airlines has announced its intent to begin service in 2011 at Charleston (CHS) and Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) airports in South Carolina. Southwest Airlines will be the first low-cost carrier to serve South Carolina. Announcements regarding the start of service and routes will be forthcoming. The [...]
by Margery Wilson I tend to think everyone uses Twitter. When I joined up I thought I was probably one of the last people on the planet to be Twitterless. However, every day I meet people who are not Twits. (“Notwits”?) If they are college students or young adults I deliver my “at your age [...]
by Margery Wilson Every day the news brings reports of natural disasters, political upheavals, outbreaks of disease, labor disputes and other reminders that spotlight the many ways in which travelers can have their itineraries scrambled. What can travelers do to protect themselves and their travel plans against the unexpected? What insurance, if any, do you [...]
On May 10, 2010 Royal Caribbean International announced their 2011-2012 Gulf Caribbean cruises featuring Voyager of the Seas based from New Orleans, Louisiana and Mariner of the Seas from Galveston, Texas. Voyager of the Seas is the largest and most innovative cruise ship to call New Orleans home. Travelers can choose from 45 sailings aboard [...]
Fry’s is a virtual bar on Twitter. The people who frequent the virtual pub had the idea for an actual, real world gig to benefit charity and the Frysgig #1 was born. Held in London it featured our European Correspondent, Raymond, as host. (Watch the video to see highlights from the first show, and to [...]
American Airlines is giving away 500,000 AAdvantage® miles, a digital camera and 1,000 prints from Shutterfly in their Picture the Stories sweepstakes. Enter soon — deadline is June 1, 2010. American Airlines and photo Web site Shutterfly.com are teaming up to offer AAdvantage® miles and other great prizes through the “Picture the Stories” Sweepstakes. During [...]
Lights, Video, Action! Boston Logan International Airport Asks: What Does It Means To Be An American in Paris? Boston Logan International Airport teams up with American Airlines and the Hotel de Vigny for trip to France Boston Logan International Airport is celebrating the return of daily seasonal service between Boston and Paris on American Airlines [...]
by Margery Wilson CINCO DE MAYO is seen by many as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background who live in the United States. To others it is considered another name for “killer hangover.” There is a large commercial element to the day, and, as a result, [...]
