Each of us could take a guess at which countries in the world are the most visited but fortunately, we don’t have to. While the travel numbers for 2014 are not yet available, we do have visitor numbers for 2013 and the results are at least interesting if not surprising. According to this article, the…
Best Hotel Locations for Wi-Fi
The folks at Hotel WiFi Test released their worldwide analysis of hotel Wi-Fi and some of the results may be surprising. It is not surprising they found that South Korea earned the top spot. After all, that country is typically ranked in the number one slot as is Japan at number two. Indeed they rank…
Journey into the Past: Old Planes Refurbished
I wasn’t around in the 1940’s and even if I was, it was very unlikely I could afford to fly. Those were the days when ‘the experience’ was more important than time. For those who are curious to experience a journey into the past, look for one of the refurbished aircraft from that era. Everything…
Is the President a Business Traveler?
I enjoyed reading this article from the Washington Post outlining where the President traveled to last year but it was most interesting learning about how many miles he flew. After all, miles are generally how we measure our elite status so I was curious how we stack up against him. Like many business travelers, the…
Would You Live on a Cruise Ship?
I have said many times that I enjoy cruising. In fact, I believe I could adjust to living on a ship like The World. Okay, I’m still a few million dollars short of that goal but the next best thing is reading about someone who is living her dream by living onboard year-round. A veteran…
Has United Gone Super-Sized?
Is United trying to one-up Delta with their new super-size 1-liter bottle of Dasani water that awaits in domestic first class? Or was this just a fluke? I flew United a few weeks ago and no such bottle of water was waiting for me at my first class seat. Nor has a bottle of water ever…
Is LAX the Best Airport in the U.S., Much Less North America?
I like Business Traveler magazine. Their articles are good and so are their reviews, though they are wary of writing anything negative about their subjects. And I like their annual awards because I am curious what other business travelers believe are the best in various travel categories. While our opinions may differ, I was really…
Airlines Lining Up for Flights to Cuba
As I wrote last week, the government issued new regulations for travel to Cuba. Not surprising, the airlines want in on this action. American Airlines currently has charter flights out of Miami so they may consider additional flights out of Dallas-Ft Worth (DFW). United Airlines has already said they are interested in flights originating in…
Orlando International Airport Offering Valet Curb Service
Effective immediately, Orlando International Airport will have valet parking service for automobiles arriving at the airport. For those who have spent time parking in the garage and then hiking to the airport with bags in tow, this may be a nice benefit. Working with the airport-attached Hyatt hotel and Bags Inc, travelers will simply
Marriott Offering Complimentary GoPro Cameras for Guests
Today there are a number of upscale hotels that offer their guests use of iPads. This idea, however, is more unique and a stroke of brilliance at Marriott. Not sure who gets the credit for this but Marriott is offering GoPro cameras to their guests. For free. Before you pack your bags and head out…
