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I’ve had an iPhone for a long time, since the very first iPhone 3G came out. That was 10 years ago. And during that time, I’ve owned exactly three iPhones (one of which is still in service, barely, in South America) and one Samsung Galaxy. All of them came with included earbuds which were acceptable, although…
The Eero Saarinen airline terminal that marked the TWA jet age at New York’s Idlewild Airport was a true work of beauty. The terminal housed TWA jet operations at what is now JFK International Airport until American Airlines acquired the bankrupt airline in 2001. By that time, the once-iconic TWA had largely been sold off in…
We aren’t too proud to admit that we make travel mistakes. Big ones, sometimes. Some of more “best of” posts have been the ones where we confess the lessons we have learned, sometimes the hard way. Here are a few of the “best of” posts from the Jetsetter’s Homestead archives: The Costly Hotel Mistake I…
Cadillac just announced they will be introducing new technology in the pursuit of practical autonomous driving. Robocars are well on their way to ubiquity but they are coming to us in bits and pieces. Car makers have already introduced a number of these components such as automatic stopping, lane swerving warnings, and systems to maintain a safe…
Not to be overshadowed by that teensy little incident at United Airlines, this Delta apology is a grand gesture sure to make some feel that it is a good Friday indeed.
Princess will usher in a new generation of sailing when they introduce Ocean Medallion this fall. The so-called “smart cruising” experience will debut on Regal Princess in November. It will allow passengers to ditch the traditional key card and accompanying tacky lanyard for a personalized high-tech vacation. Ocean (or O-C-E-A-N) stands for “One Cruise Experience Access Network“. Princess…
I finally understand why Snow White’s stepmother was so concerned. The older I get, the more vain I become. Maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration. But I no longer have my youthful glow. Jet leg catches up to me quicker than before. Leggings are definitely NOT my friend. Is it too much to ask that…
Forget the free bottle of water or complimentary points for hotel status. That’s so 2016. Hotel chains are looking for new ways to impress guests. So why NOT an in-room snake?! That’s the first thing I thought when I read this headline in Travel + Leisure. It seems a housekeeper at a Marriott Residence Inn in Massachusetts…
There is nothing more controversial than suggesting that someone should just skip the first class lounge, especially after they have worked so hard to get there. As a featured site on BoardingArea this week, we are sharing some of our “best of” posts with you. There are a few posts in our history that really struck a nerve. For…
People ask me if I play golf. I always answer that I love to hit a small white ball around a golf course but that calling what I do ‘playing’ is extremely generous. But golf is all about being out in nature and there are many beautiful places in this world. The Caribbean is simply made for…
Delta switched out their onboard coach snack choices last fall. After years of pretzels and Biscoff cookies, having something different was like discovering crack. I quickly found myself addicted to the Greek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars from NatureBox Knowing it was somewhat healthy was merely a bonus. I was excited to discover that NatureBox…
In 2013, the FCC announced it was considering a proposal to allow fliers to make onboard calls while airborne on domestic flights. They requested input from airline pilots, flight attendants, carriers, and passengers. Not surprisingly, the opinions were overwhelmingly against the measure. Yesterday, the FCC chairman announced a halt to the proposal which would have allowed cell…