Europe Cocktail Party For British Oscar Nominees I didn’t get to go to the Academy Awards but I did get to hold an Oscar while attending a cocktail reception for the British Oscar nominees last Friday. It… Johnny Jet, February 26, 2012
Asia Shangri-La Singapore A 15-minute drive from Raffles took me to the Shangri-La Hotel. It’s in a quiet part of the city so you won’t hear many cars. The hotel has three distinctive… Johnny Jet, February 26, 2012
Europe The Oscars: Vacation On Location in England By: Trishna Patel Oscar Sunday is upon us and that means two things. I scurry to plan a last-minute viewing party and shamelessly stock up on bottles of inexpensive Merlot. And… Trishna Patel, February 25, 2012
Travel News Los Angeles to New York for $118 each way! I was just checking out airfares and did you know you can fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) for just $118 (each way) next week on United,… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2012
Johnny's Travels What it Costs to Meet Jeremy Lin Wow! I just learned from watching the above CNBC video that someone paid $42,388 to spend five minutes with Jeremy Lin! That sure made meeting him in the Ritz-Carlton Toronto… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2012
Johnny's Travels Johnny Jet Radio Interview with Rick Steves Good news! I just found out my interview with Rick Steves is going to air this weekend on Public Radio. It will be nationwide and pretty much all of… Johnny Jet, February 25, 2012
Asia Share Your Sri Lanka Stories On my Facebook page (which you can now subscribe to so please do!) I asked my friends if they have ever been to Sri Lanka since I’m thinking about going there in… Johnny Jet, February 24, 2012
Travel Deals $100 Off A New Admirals Club Membership If you travel on American Airlines a lot you should consider getting an Admirals Club Membership — especially now they are offering a $100 off. Log on to AA.com and… Johnny Jet, February 24, 2012
Travel News Air Traffic Controllers Caught On Video WNYW-TV reported that air traffic controllers at Westchester County Airport, N.Y. (HPN), were caught on video apparently sleeping, reading and texting while on duty. How does this make you feel?… Johnny Jet, February 24, 2012
Europe Italy: 24-hour Aviation Strike This just in from FrontierMEDEX Security Services Italy As previously announced, a 24-hour strike is scheduled to affect the aviation sector in Italy on February 24, 2012. Employees of the… Johnny Jet, February 23, 2012
Travel Contests Travel Contests: Cruises, AAdvantage Miles, and Istanbul This week, Crystal Cruises launched its “Crystal Love Stories” Facebook contest, offering Crystal Society members the chance to win a complimentary cruise for two worth up to $15,000 Win 100,000… Johnny Jet, February 22, 2012
Travel Video of the Week Travel Video of the Week: Funny Vegas Commercial Everyone loves funny commercials and I think Las Vegas probably does the best out of any destination. After seeing this video I’m sure you will agree. To see previous Videos… Johnny Jet, February 22, 2012
Tweeter of the Week Tweeter of the Week: @BrooklynNomad I’ve known Andrew Hickey (aka Brooklyn Nomad) for a couple of years now and he is not only a solid guy but a great tweeter. Johnny Jet, February 22, 2012
Travel Product of the Week Product of the Week: QuickSmart’s Backpack Stroller I don’t have any children so granted I have absolutely zero experience when it comes to traveling with babies. But if I did you can bet I would have one… Johnny Jet, February 22, 2012
Canada To Wine and Dine in Montreal… Okay…granted Montréal is a car ride away if you’re from the NY tri-State area or better yet Vermont, for example. Still it’s easy to get to and affordable. And if… Team Johnny Jet, February 21, 2012
