by Margery Wilson Because of the decades of US restrictions on travel to Cuba most Americans are likely unaware that Cuba is a popular tourist destination. A record 2.4 million foreigners visited Cuba last year, including some 100,000 Americans. As of May 1, 2010, the Cuban government is requiring all tourists to show proof of [...]
Can you say “Eyjafjallajokull?” (Try: “EY-yah-fyah-lah-YOH-kuul.” With the “EY” pronounced as the ey in they, and you will be close.) Now that you have mastered the name, do you recall what it means? Understandably, not too many news outlets uttered the actual name — most opted to identify it as “the volcano in Iceland.” Aha! [...]
by Margery Wilson Arizona has once again come into the world spotlight since Republican Governor Jan Brewer signed a law against illegal immigration that will go into effect in late summer. The measure, among other things, directs local police to question people about their immigration status and demand to see their documents if there is [...]
by Margery Wilson May 1 was the official opening day for Expo 2010, officially Expo 2010 Shanghai China. The Expo is scheduled to run through October 31, 2010. The theme of the exposition will be “Better City – Better Life.” It is the most expensive Expo in the history of the world’s fairs. The expo [...]
by Margery Wilson Just in time for the opening of Expo 2010 in Shanghai on May 1, China has lifted a 20-year-old regulation that prohibited the entry of anyone with HIV or Aids, saying it was based on outdated information. The change to the Border Quarantine Law was put into effect just days before the [...]
by Margery Wilson Our April 21 show has a common theme: the importance of planning ahead for travel, and the inspired ingenuity some people have shown in providing us with tools we can use when doing our planning. Darren Brehm and his wife Faith founded AbilityTrip in 2008. In 1993, Darren and Faith were both seriously [...]
by Margery Wilson Several Jetiquette members called our attention to the sign at left, located in a subway station at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue in New York City, disguised as an official Metropolitan Transportation Authority notice. We can only exclaim “AMEN!” and wish the artist (Jason Shelowitz) would produce similar screen prints for the [...]
by Margery Wilson As we reported a few days ago, Spirit Airlines recently said it planned to charge up to $45 for carry-on bags that don’t fit under seats. On April 18 Senator Charles Schumer said that he had commitments from American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways not to follow Spirit’s lead. “We [...]
by Margery Wilson Leora Rothschild, the owner of a Rothschild Safaris, joined us December 29 on Jetiquette Radio to talk about her company. Rothschild Safaris are specialists who are from Africa and are passionate about sharing the best from the land they love. Every destination, camp and lodge where they send their clients is one [...]
by Margery Wilson Combining 170 years of experience with the youngest, luxury fleet at sea – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the soon-to-be-launched Queen Elizabeth – Cunard is pleased to announce its most extensive range of voyages to date, with a greater choice of itineraries, departure dates and overnight stays. Guests will have [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line has been innovating cruising for over 40 years and Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. These two innovative companies have teamed up to create one-of-a-kind family cruise vacations… introducing Nickelodeon at Sea, exclusively on Norwegian Cruise line. Experience a whole new level of imaginative activities [...]
Camden, MAINE – With half of the Maine Windjammer Association’s fleet of historic sailing vessels based in Camden Harbor, it’s no surprise they’ve partnered with Camden’s Premier Inns to offer a special sailing package that includes a cruise with extra time ashore to enjoy this sea- and mountain-side community.The Camden Inn & Cruise Package offers [...]
Captain Sarah Greer of Classic Harbor Line that runs wonderful cruises in and around New York City was a guest on our April 15 Jetiquette Radio show. (Click HERE to go to that interview.) The New York sailings feature an awesome array of cruises for every taste (literally — many are foodie oriented!) The schooners [...]
AquaDuck Water Coaster Secure your swim trunks! Disney Cruise Line debuts AquaDuck, an exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, acceleration and river rapids. AquaDuck combines the thrill of a coaster with the splashing fun of a water slide. It begins with a rush as riders slide through a “swing out” loop over the [...]
by Margery Wilson Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that Norwegian Epic, its most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, will feature the largest spa facility and fitness center at sea, totaling more than 31,000 square feet. The ship’s luxurious Mandara Spa will feature 24 treatment rooms, two private couple’s villas, two exotic steam Rasul rooms, [...]
On our April 14 show we had the pleasure of speaking with Captain Sarah Greer of Classic Harbor Line Cruises. Their classic yachts – the Schooner Adirondack & Adirondack III and the Schooner America 2.0 (sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan (a motorized 1920’s style yacht replete with teak decks and mahogany trim).are reminiscent of [...]
by Margery Wilson In the Delta departures area in Terminal A at Logan International Airport in Boston a bronze rhinoceros surveys the scene. Passengers stop and take pictures, and gather in small groups to point out the details to each other. Delighted children call out to the Rhino and comment on how fun it would [...]
On our March 31 show we feature two innovative pillow products that make travel more comfortable. Sharron Huza joins us to talk about how she and her husband Jim designed the GasBGon flatulence cushions and other products that help people cope with this common problem. Passing gas (“farting”) is the oldest form of humor. Jokes [...]
Food, wine, tea and travel – sound delicious? On our March 25th show we talk with people who specialize in tours that cater to your palate. Visit Provence and the French Riviera while enjoying visits to the area’s crème de la crème wineries — including winemaker dinners. Take excursions to a leading chocolate maker and an award-winning [...]
On our March 3 Jetiquette Radio show we have an embarrassment of riches on the topic of TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN. The three women who joined us have tremendous expertise and personal experience traveling with kids and they share their knowledge with us on this show. Cynthia Harriman and her husband took their kids, aged 10 [...]
by Margery Wilson Froder is a white (well, he used to be white) mechanical dog that my daughter Susan received at Christmas 1991. (No, that isn’t Froder in the photo at left, but what a cute pup, huh?) I remember her cradling him in her small arms and announcing, misty eyed, “I love this little [...]
By Margery Wilson Here at Skysteward we like to say “How you travel says a lot about you.” Let me tell you about two women who helped me find first class travel on a shoestring budget. Cynthia Harriman and Nan Jeffrey are two moms who gave me great advice and shaped my travel life. I [...]
We are joined by Yapta‘s CEO Tom Romary. Yapta provides do-it-yourself travel planners with the tools and information needed to get the best value on their travel arrangements. Yapta enables travelers to find their ideal flights and hotel rooms, track specific airfare and hotel rates, and to be alerted when prices drop – or when [...]
By Margery Wilson Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime. ~~Mark Twain Back in the days when I was a [...]
[buzzsprout episode="7901" player="true"] Maybe you don’t think of airports and airplanes as hot spots for romance? Our Valentine’s show on Friday, February 12 ( 1 PM EST) will change your mind. Dr. Pepper Schwartz joins us to share her professional (as well as first hand) experience about finding romance at airports and at 30,000 feet. [...]
On our February 5 show we had the honor of meeting with Patricia Edmiston- Banks, the first “negro stewardess,” along with members of the Black Flight Attendants of America, Inc. (BFAOA). They will share with us their personal histories. These women had the courage to fight for their right to fly, broke the crew color barrier, [...]
On our January 29 show we had the honor to have Nancy Rivard, President of Airline Ambassadors International, as our guest. AAI is a non-profit organization affiliated with the United Nations and recognized by the US Congress. Airline Ambassadors provides humanitarian aid to children and families in need and conducts international relief and development to [...]
Raymond From Holland (@Raymondstar on Twitter) Joins the Skysteward Team Raymond first came to our attention here at Skysteward when he posted a series of videos to Youtube chronicling his quest for the “perfect Christmas tree,” a venture he undertook for the benefit of his fans on Twitter. Not only are the videos high quality [...]
