Takeaways from ASEAN’s 33rd ATF in Malaysia The idea of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts is not lost on Southeast Asia. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization comparable to the European… Bruce Northam , March 24, 2014
6(+) High-Flying Travel Tips For A Fabulous Flight By Debbi K. Kickham, contributing from GorgeousGlobetrotter.com. I became a travel writer 25 years ago, when I was an editor at Robb Report, “The Millionaire’s Magazine.” My very first press trip was a… Debbi Kickham , March 21, 2014
Erfurt: The Medieval Heart of Germany The DB train from southern Augsburg to Erfurt was a pleasant ride through pastures, farms and idyllic villages. Erfurt is known as the green heart of Germany because it’s in the center… Georgie Jet , March 12, 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH370 Resource Page We are all deeply disturbed, saddened and puzzled about what happened to Malaysia Airlines MH370, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Below I have compiled a resource page to… Johnny Jet , March 9, 2014
Official Rules for Emerald Waterways Blogger Contest There is one (1) auction certificate consisting of a value of up to $8,000 for a trip for two (2) on an Emerald Waterways, Danube Delights Luxury River Cruise. Trip… Johnny Jet , March 1, 2014
Delta Rewrites Frequent Flyer Rules Delta Air Lines just announced that they are making updates to the SkyMiles program, changes that will start in 2015. “Changes” is the understatement of the year as Delta just put… Johnny Jet , February 26, 2014
Here’s Your Chance To Do an ‘Amazing Race’-Style Team Travel Competition in Europe How many time have you watched CBS’ popular travel reality TV show ‘Amazing Race’ and muttered to yourself “I could do that”! Well, here’s an intriguing opportunity, while steering clear… Johnny Jet , February 21, 2014
KLM Airlines to allow social media payment options KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, known for its innovative uses of social media in simplifying travel for their customers, has just become the first airline in the world to allow their… Sophie Dodd , February 19, 2014
Travel App of the Week: Taxi Finder Taxi Finder—powered by TaxiFareFinder.com—is a new iPhone app that addresses the problem of getting ripped off by taxi drivers (I just wrote about one way I think this is happening in… Johnny Jet , February 18, 2014
Travel Tip of the Day: Dress for the Weather Dress for the Weather When going to warm destinations, wear your warm clothes on the plane since plane cabins tend to be heavily air conditioned and then change into a… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2014
Travel Tip of the Day: Who Needs an Iron? Who Needs an Iron? When I arrive to a hotel and have a business meeting, there’s nothing worse than finding my blazer, pants and shirt wrinkled. The quick fix? I… Johnny Jet , January 27, 2014
Highlights from the 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Travel Show I just spent the weekend at the 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Travel Show. I spoke on a panel both days with Jen Leo and ThePointsGuy.com (Eric Rosen the first… Johnny Jet , January 22, 2014
Inside: The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX Los Angeles International Airport finally has a respectable terminal that it can be proud of when welcoming travelers from across the globe. Beautiful shops, eateries, and numerous club lounges (mostly… Ramsey Qubein , January 22, 2014
Travel Website of the Week: 2014 Las Vegas Resort Fees Guide Every traveler that I know despises resort fees—myself included. I think it’s a travesty that hotels can get away with charging a mandatory nightly surcharge to cover the cost of… Johnny Jet , January 21, 2014
Photo: Caption It! This photo just showed up in my Twitter feed thanks to @N20904 and @RunwayGirl. It’s just too good not to feature. I don’t know if I should shake my head in disbelief or… Johnny Jet , January 14, 2014