10 Reasons to Stay at Andaz West Hollywood Last week, I had my first opportunity to stay at an Andaz Hotel, which is part of the Hyatt Hotels brand. Andaz hotels are described as “upscale, boutique-inspired lifestyle properties… Johnny Jet , April 14, 2013
ScotsFest at the Queen Mary Long Beach, California and the QueenMary are practically synonymous. I live not too far from Long Beach and have avoided going to the touristy Queen Mary for years. This is… Cynthia Cunniff , April 11, 2013
Artful Surprise in Small Town California There are few beach towns left in Southern California in their original incarnation. El Segundo is one of them. It saddles up against a refinery, but is also walking distance… Cynthia Cunniff , April 11, 2013
How to Beat the Airlines at Their Own Game I got invited to speak at a conference in May in Tennessee so I will be flying from Los Angeles to Memphis, and then on to New York City. Understandably,… Johnny Jet , April 9, 2013
Guided Tours for Foodies in Columbus, Ohio by Dave Zuchowski British transplant, Bethia Woolf, an avid eater and foodie, has a background in teaching geography, which may explain why she loves to travel. In her wanderings, she’s… Team Johnny Jet , April 5, 2013
How to Guarantee an Open Seat Next to You on Your Next American Airlines Flight Want to be guaranteed an open seat next to you on your next American Airlines flight? There’s a way you can do it without buying two seats when you’re flying… Johnny Jet , March 30, 2013
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival As I enter the park I know I am in for a treat. Topiaries larger-than-life of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto greet me. A floral version of… Liliane Opsomer , March 29, 2013
The Best Taxi Driver in the World? When my usual taxi driver didn’t answer his phone, I called Kenny the Cab Driver at my cousin Joey’s recommendation. He’s a local legend in the South Bay because he’s so… Johnny Jet , March 29, 2013
Where to Get Your Ski on STILL: Northern Idaho Travel Guide Still need your ski or snowboard fix? Spring is in full bloom in most of North America, but you’re in luck in Northern Idaho. In fact, because of the tremendous… Lanee Lee Neil , March 28, 2013
Mazatlan: Seafood and Eat It Mazatlan is rightly praised for its shrimp dishes, but as I discovered, that is not the only seafood to enjoy in this culinary wonderland. I was lucky enough to be… Catherine Stribling , March 27, 2013
Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica Natalie and I were recently invited to experience The Artful Lodger package at Santa Monica’s Hotel Shangri-La; the package is available now through December 2013. Hotel Shangri-La is an independently… Johnny Jet , March 26, 2013
Fun Facts About Mazatlan I know of no better way to capture the quirky charm of Mazatlan than this list of fun facts I assembled while visiting, in no particular order: Mazatlan is known… Catherine Stribling , March 26, 2013
Meals Beyond Mazatlan Those tourists seeking “authentic” Mexican experiences – I use the quotations to connote both irony and self-recognition – will do well to check out tours to Puerta de Canoas (city… Catherine Stribling , March 25, 2013
Northern Vermont’s Phineas Swann By Highroad Cam The words “charming” and “quaint”, used to the degree of overkill in travel writing, actually apply to my next statement. The Phineas Swann, a dog-friendly Bed and Breakfast… Georgie Jet , March 25, 2013
Sweet Sinaloa Sometimes a person just wants to eat something sweet, either to finish a big meal or between meals to quell a rumbling stomach. Or, frankly, sometimes because dulces, as the… Catherine Stribling , March 24, 2013
