I’m not the only one away from my loved one on Valentine’s Day. There are many of us. The guy at the next table sports a wedding ring, a bottle of beer and a movie on his laptop. Another traveler across the room, who reminds me of George Castanza of Seinfeld, has his iPad, glass…
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Lasting Friendships from Travels?
The more I travel to specific locations, the more friends I make. Okay, maybe the word ‘friends’ is used a bit loosely but I make a point to get to know people wherever I go. For example, I know certain gate agents and even flight attendants recognize me from time to time; some I will…
Saying Goodbye – My Least Favorite Part of Travel
Ever cling to your loved one for one lingering hug and kiss before heading out the door? I do this. A lot. Because I travel. A lot. Even with routine travel as part of my life for many years, the “saying good-bye” is always my least favorite part. Though I’ve learned that it’s much easier to…
Is Your Child Flying Solo? Tune In To KHOU in Houston For What You Need to Know!
Putting your child on a plane to visit dad, mom or grandparents? The number of kids flying solo will be skyrocketing as this holiday season approaches. Flying these days is confusing enough for us adults. Now add in the myriad of fees and rules for solo-traveling kids and your head will spin! What fee does…
Mixed Marriage of Frequent Fliers
My husband and I have a mixed marriage. And when mixing different thoughts, customs and experiences, it can be a collaboration of the best of everything or can make for some contentious conversation … maybe a little of both. What is this mix in our marriage that I’m talking about?
Ideas for Valentine’s Day Celebrations Across the Miles
Away on business on February 14th? Many of us are and most our our significant others aren’t too happy about it. It’s about the worst night of the year to be dining alone in a restaurant! I would imagine that hotel room service orders hit an all-time spike on this night. It’s not fun for…
What’s Your Breaking Point of Too Much Time Away from Home?
When business calls for a multi-week trip, what’s that point where you draw the line on the number of consecutive days on the road? I am working with an international project team and am scheduling a multi-week period for the team will be together, and we’ll be repeating this a few more times over several…
Feeling Generous With Your Miles? New Travel Dating website MissTravel.com
I met serial online dating entrepreneur Brandon Wade last week. We were both in New York City meeting with major tv networks, magazines and radio shows to promote our respective businesses. Brandon’s latest business misstravel.com is a new dating site that promises to match “generous” travelers who hate to travel alone with “attractive” travelers who’d…
A Fun Way to Teach Junior About Flying
Ever need to explain the ins and outs of Aviation to kids? Have a young one gearing up for their first flight? Need something for kids to do while in flight? Junior Flyer offers all of this and more. Junior Flyer is written by industry insiders, and includes the basics of flying in terms that…
Role Reversal at the Airport
It’s Monday morning. I’m awake early, packing the last of my bag and getting ready to fly out for the week. A quick cup of coffee with my husband, a kiss goodbye with a promise to call when I land, and I’m out the door. Wait … it’s not me this morning heading to the…
