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Food and beverage expenses quickly add up when you are traveling, and if you’re not careful they will quickly surpass the costs of getting to your destination.
Some cities are more expensive than others, of course, but why do those expensive cities always have to be my favorite ones. I guess it’s not as worrisome when you […]
I haven’t been to Santa Barbara for quite awhile, despite some urging from friends who have recently moved there. They keep telling me how much the area has grown and changed, yet the city hasn’t turned its back on its origins as a quirky art community.
Located a couple hours north of Los Angeles, between the […]
Here’s another guest post from my friend, Jon Rochetti. If you didn’t read his post about the Art Institute of Chicago, be sure to read it after you finish here. The great photos are his as well.
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If you are a fan of Saturday Night Live, Second City TV or comedy in general, The Second City is […]
I checked into my hotel today, got settled in and took a nap. Since I had flown all night, I was tired, and hoping to grab at least a few hours of sleep.
I crawled into bed, and slept soundly till the alarm went off a couple hours later. When I awoke, even though it was […]
Every day I see passengers walk away from the security screening area, leaving something behind. Sometimes it’s an article of clothing ““ a belt, sweater, or jacket that they’ve had to remove to get through the checkpoint.
But you wouldn’t believe the number of times that what’s left behind is a laptop, iPod, or some other […]
If you’re not going to be able to take advantage of FREE Museum Day, September 30th, you still have some options if you live in the Baltimore area.
During October and November, you can enjoy the Free Fall Baltimore Program. Area museums will be offering free and/or reduced admission. Other highlights of the program include free […]
Here are this week’s Money Saving Travel Tips:
Share your frequent flyer miles with your traveling companion. Some airlines allow you to transfer miles from your account to another. A service charge may apply, so do the math to make sure you come out ahead, but if it gets you a free ticket or an upgrade […]
Conde Nast Traveller reports the results of its 2006 readers’ poll on domestic first class service. The ratings are based, among other things, on cabin service, food and beverage, seat comfort, onboard amenities, and price value.
Here are the results:
Continental
Alaska
Hawaiian
American
United
Northwest
Delta
Aloha
America West
Air Tran Airways
Do you agree?
You can view the full ratings in this and other categories in […]
If you spend much time traveling at all, you probably also spend a fair amount of time reading. Sitting in an airport, on a plane, or in a hotel room, chances are you are going to pick up something to read.
Flight Attendants are frequently repositories of reading materials, collecting left behind magazines and newspapers. Passengers […]
Last week I wrote about Fido Friendly Magazine, a magazine focused on dog friendly travel.
I haven’t (yet) heard about anything dedicated solely to feline travelers, but the U.K. budget hotel chain Travelodge is rolling out the welcome mat for feline guests, as well as canine ones, by providing bet beds in some of its British hotels. The […]
Travel information, tips, and destination suggestions from a Flight Attendant.
Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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