International Travel
« Previous EntriesProhibition Might Be Making A Comeback, In The Friendly Skies
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009I recently read an interesting article, by Christopher Elliott, who is a travel columnist for National Geographic Traveler Magazine. He suggests that airlines, or the FAA should ban alcohol on flights because it creates many dangerous and uncomfortable/annoying situations. He provides a few extreme examples, such as a harrowing experience on an Amsterdam – NYC [...]
The “Tipping” Point: a travelers guide to tipping
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009To tip or not to tip, that is the question. Or better yet, how much to tip. Whether you are travel frequently or seldom, for business or for pleasure, or any combination of the above, you have probably had this dilemma. This becomes a problem especially when traveling internationally. In the U.S. we are pretty [...]
Packing Advice from Rick Steves
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009I have blogged many times about packing and travel tips, but in case you don’t trust my opinion, here is a great article from the travel expert himself, Rick Steves. In this article Rick explains how to pack light, stay organized, and fit everything into one carry-on. Most, if not all of these [...]
Best Practices for Carrying-On
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Whether its questions on Twitter, Facebook, or questions for our very own customer service reps, people seem to be consistently asking for tips and advice on carry-on luggage. I have blogged on this topic many times before, but now I will try to give you a “best practices” guide to hassle free carry-on use.
Know [...]
Standing Room Only…On A Flight?
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009“Standing room only” – its a phrase you are likely to come across when buying concert tickets or tickets to see a favorite speaker and/or comedian. However, in the near future you might start noticing this phrase when purchasing airline tickets. In an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency, a Chinese low-cost [...]
Tips for Getting the Best Deals on International Flights
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009When traveling abroad, getting there is usually the most expensive part of the trip. Depending on the date of travel and the destination, international air fare can cost as much as several thousand dollars. Considering the fact that the average vacation lasts 2 weeks, that’s a large chunk of change. Here are a few tips [...]
An Out of This World Travel Experience
Monday, June 22nd, 2009For thousands of years man has been captivated by space. In the past hundred years there have been a select few people who have been able to experience the large expanse of space. 99.99% of the population knows that the closest the will get to space are sci-fi movies and telescope and satellite photographs. Soon [...]
Book Travel Online – Its Cheaper
Friday, June 5th, 2009Booking your travel arrangements online has now become cheaper. Most major online travel agencies have waived their nominal booking fees, either for a promotional length of time, or permanently. The latter is the case with online travel portal Expedia, which has permanently waived its $10 booking fee, in order to bring in more customers. Travelocity, [...]
Brand new X-ray Machines Making Their Way to New York Airports
Friday, June 5th, 2009New York’s LaGuardia airport just started using the newest X-ray machine for luggage screening. At $100,000 a piece, they are the most technologically advanced machines on the market. The process doesn’t take any more or less time than what we travelers are used to but it gives TSA screeners a much better look at the [...]
Tips to Save Money While Traveling
Thursday, May 28th, 2009I have written many blog posts with strategies and tips for avoiding extra fees and expenses on air travel. This time I would like to touch a bit on ways to save money after you arrive to your destination.
Know where to exchange money
The airport is by far the worst place to exchange currency. [...]