Asia Raffles Hotel Singapore I was in Singapore last year after Natalie and I took the Eastern and Oriental Express train down from Bangkok. We stayed at the swanky Ritz-Carlton but this trip I… Johnny Jet, February 28, 2012
Travel News AA to Begin Nonstop Service Between LAX and Washington Reagan National Airport American Airlines today announced it will launch new nonstop two-class Boeing 757 service between Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 14, 2012. The… Johnny Jet, February 28, 2012
Asia Gardens by the Bay Singapore’s newest development is Gardens by the Bay which cost one billion Singapore dollars and is located near the new Marina Sands Hotel (the first phase is slated to open… Johnny Jet, February 28, 2012
Asia Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel My last night in Singapore, I stayed at the nine-story, 320-room Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel. I heard this airport hotel was special and it is. Everything from the… Johnny Jet, February 28, 2012
United States Say goodbye to Alzheimer’s My dad just sent me the email below and puzzle. I think it’s important to spread around. This puzzle is easy to put together if you are not affected by Alzheimer’s disease,… Johnny Jet, February 28, 2012
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
