Jetiquette | The Sky Steward

Pan Am, the new television series on ABC, will premier September 25th! Have you started preparing for your own premier party? Let the event planner in you go wild and create a true Pan Am jet-set experience that is as unique as each of the destinations they served.

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

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.

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

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.

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 [...]

In the evening, I had the pleasure of visiting the Inn at 202 Dover; a splendidly renovated Victorian-era 19th Century mansion.

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

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.

What irritates me more than anything is “corporate-speak”; YUK! As I listen in on the conversations of other passengers, for the sake of website content of course, you’d be amazed at the amount of nauseating B.S. I overhear from those traveling on business whether they are speaking on the phone or traveling with a colleague.

We arrived at The Boatyard for an early dinner. After getting a tiny bit of “attitude” from the bearded host, we were enjoying a glass of wine and the first crab-dish of my Maryland tour-stop.

In this reboot travel etiquette podcast join the Sky Steward, Gailen David, as he and this week’s co-host Jenn discuss air travel pet peeves from listeners. We discuss pet peeves with bare feet, feet on the wall, and getting out of the airplane aisle. We talk with Carol about a recent trip to a Mexican resort and more

Here is the plan. Fly first class into LaGuardia Airport, be whisked by a waiting car into Manhattan for an early martini lunch with a pal or two and then sashay on-board an ultra-cool, StndAir seaplane headed nonstop to the Hamptons. Yes, darling it’s that easy– at least it’s going to be when you fly with me!

Headed to Miami International Airport? Once you’ve found the best flights to Miami…plan how you’ll make the most of your airport time.

“Sky Warriors” know that when going from one hotel to the other and airplane to airplane, even the most flawlessly gorgeous skin can start to look like potholed runway pavement. When time and schedule limitations and even remote hotel locations make shopping impossible, we can often lose hold of the time tested routine that’s kept us looking our best.

Take it from me; if you want the upscale, boutique hotel experience with a friendly touch; the Kimpton Palomar Westwood is for you. The restaurant, BLVD 16 was also excellent and although we dined outside of the hotel once during our stay; we never left after giving this restaurant a try.

While at DFW Terminal D, I decided to create an upgrade bag for my DFW to SFO flight. I finally faced the fact that my upgrade would not be going through and decided to make the best of it. My shopping spree took place at Natalie’s Candy Bar and turned out to be incredible fun.

Booking hotel rooms online has become a routine task for all who travel as they search for the best for the absolute least. I know because for years I have booked rooms exactly the same way. As long as it was in a well reviewed property I was happy with just about any room I could click on if the price was right. I can recall so many times when I would scroll quickly past the check-box for rooms on the “Concierge Level” or the “Club Floor”. I remember thinking to myself, “why do I need the Club Level?

Airlines are becoming quite unsympathetic to these errors and, more than likely, you will have to pay to make changes once your booking is submitted, if they permit a change at all – especially if your fare is a non-refundable one.

We decided to help Jenni get her travel groove back in full swing by working together with our travel makeover partners at TravelPro Luggage, Shear Art Salon, Lush Cosmetics, Palm Produce Resortwear and The Wyndham Tampa! When you put names like this together with a team of professional travelers and a touch of Jetiquette, you’re bound to create something pretty spectacular!

Hues of green line the interior and exterior of Beaudevin (“bow-deh-vahn”). Those hues sparkle through green wine bottles that line the wall behind the bar and in thwo stand-alone glass cases at the entrance. All lined up like toy soldiers ready to welcome you.

Bula! That is the Fijian equivalent to “Aloha!” You will hear it everywhere, every day, while visiting this breathtaking island nation. The only thing more beautiful than these islands themselves are its people: warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly.

Have you ever peeked though the golden curtain that cleverly divides deprivation and abundance to spot an open seat in the premium cabin? It may have been calling out to you, practically begging you to keep it company on the long flight?

As a mother, I’ve had my share of flying with kids. As a businesswoman, I’ve witnessed my share of watching stressed families rush through airports while the entire travel party bickers and argues. Use these tips to survive and enjoy airport time with your kids.