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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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The world’s going mad over designer Pan Am Bags!

The “Pan Am Bag” is becoming more hard to get than an Hermes Birkin, but darling, you must get your hands on one before they’re all gone!

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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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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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Planning Perfect Pan Am Parties

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.

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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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The Boatyard Annapolis with The Sky Steward

Let Them Eat Crab Cake; Best Maryland Crab Dishes

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.

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Sky’s Secrets to Gorgeousness at 40,000 Feet

“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.

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“Candyland Upgrade Bag” brings joy and first class treatment

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.

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Starbucks VIA Ready Brew – A Travel Requirement

This is not your Dad’s instant coffee of days gone by.

Boarding pass. Pan Am-covered Passport. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew (Italian Roast, thank you). Those are the only three items I need for a successful trip – business or vacation. Well, I guess a packed carry-on would be beneficial, too.

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve used Via during a trip. Whether it’s because the hotel coffee offered was horrid or I needed a quick [...]

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Be Gone, Dark Circles!

If you suffer from dark under-eye circles or just want your eyes and their surrounding areas to appear brighter, then bareMinerals Well-Rested is for you.

Well-Rested is an eye-brightening shadow base and is an essential for us here at The Jet List, The Sky Steward included.  Yes, he uses Well-Rested, too.

I use it as a shadow base and an eye-brightener.  It’s also perfect for around the nose & lips.  The Sky Steward uses it to reduce the appearance of dark circles [...]

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12 Small Travel Must-Haves

As one who flies frequently, there are certain things I ALWAYS travel with.  These items are essential to not only my carry-on bag, but also to my comfort away from home.  Plus, they make unexpected delays a bit easier.

Antibacterial wipes. Be sure the germy plane surfaces and hotel room hot spots make your list of things to sanitize before using.

Starbucks Via. This is not your dad’s instant coffee.  If the coffee provided is bad, I use Starbucks Via.  Perfect for both [...]

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