Today, Tampa International Airport continued to move forward with its complete redesign of the terminal as it awarded the design-build contract for the Main Terminal Modernization project (MTM) to Hardin Construction Company.
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.
I had the pleasure of living in gorgeous Santa Barbara, California…OK, it was only for few days. This area is hot in more ways than one as it was experiencing out-of-control wildfires at the time, but my visit went off without a hitch. Located about 1-1/2 hours from Los Angeles, I decided to drive up from L.A.; flying out of the Santa Barbara Airport on the way home. This quaint airport is a story unto itself as it offers a [...]
I love to take cruises and my partner and I were looking for a Mediterranean cruise that was a bit on the exclusive side. Well, I found out about SeaDream Yacht Club. They’re based right here in my hometown of Miami, but offer luxury cruises all over the world. I decided to give them a try.
Bonus: Robert W. Lepisto, President of SeaDream on the Jetiquette Podcast (below article)
I found a cruise that left out of Civitavecchia (near Rome) and we [...]
My ‘Luxury Stopover’ at London’s Milestone Hotel is one of my all time favorites. As a guest of American Express, I stayed at the Milestone for 3 nights in the absolutely enchanting Regent Master Suite, room 308. There are only 57 guest rooms, plus six gorgeous longer-stay apartments and many of the accommodations have direct views of Kensington Palace and Gardens located just across the street. Here is a picture of my the room I enjoyed during my stay.
The property [...]
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. [...]
by Elizabeth Smith
As some of you may know, I am an experienced traveler who holds elite status on a legacy carrier. Last Thursday, June 3, I took my first flight on Southwest Airlines and I wanted to share my experience.
WN 220 RDU-MDW-AUS 6:55 pm-10:55 pm with a 30-minute stop in MDW
Actual: 8:30 pm -12:05 am due to weather/ground stops in the BWI/IAD/DCA area
Pre-boarding experience: The Southwest attitude and service was completely different than what I often experience on legacy [...]
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 [...]
On this episode of Jetiquette Radio Gailen and Margery had the pleasure of talking with three people who are working to make travel easier by sharing their information, and providing a place for travelers and travel experts to discuss what they love most: Travel.
Dr. Michael Brein
Dr. Michael Brein, the Travel Psychologist has created an incredible collection of easy-to-follow maps that make exploring some of the world’s greatest cities via public transportation a cinch. We had an [...]
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 [...]
Finding a Fitness Center Near the Airport is a Cinch!
by Gailen David
A workout on a long airport layover seems like a good idea right? But where should you go since a jog on the runway may delay your trip? We’ve been enjoying a website that makes it easy to find the closest airport gyms of which many offer day passes if you don’t already have a membership.
The website is www.airportgyms.com and it offers an easy way to locate a gym” [...]
by Gailen David
International health experts warn that the H1N1 virus is not done with us yet. Norovirus (“stomach flu”) is a frequent travel woe. And the good old “common cold” makes a home anywhere you go. Have you pondered whether you might be hit with an infectious illness, suffer a serious laceration, or find yourself in an emergency situation while traveling?
One of the best ways to travel stress free is to be prepared. You have everything else imaginable in your bag; [...]
