We’ve all been there. You booked your flight weeks in advance, secured your favorite premium seat, and waited for the day of departure. On the day of the flight, you lingered a bit in the airline lounge sending that one final email, finally strolling on to the plane to take your coveted throne only to find…
It has been a full week since I read the Washington Post political profile on Second Lady Karen Pence. The article sent shockwaves through many of my circles for one particular revelation. That bombshell? That the vice president of the United States will not dine alone with a woman other than his wife. As a business traveler, I found myself wondering –…
Emirates is well known for providing outstanding customer service. Now they are showing the lengths they are willing to go to mitigate the negative effects of the TSA’s electronics ban. Starting today, travelers in First and Business class can utilize a carrier-provided tablet during their flight. Passengers can download documents onto a memory stick to work on…
Starwood has long offered the opportunity to redeem Starpoints for SPG Moments. These are various unique experiences curated specially for Starwood Preferred Guest members. The experiences are often one-time events – tickets to concerts, sporting or culinary events, or unique experiences arranged specially for Starwood and often part of their marketing partnerships. They can include insider…
Recently, a Dutch student wanted to take a break from his studies in Amsterdam and see the sights in Sydney. Like most of us experienced in finding the best deals online, he used the internet to make his travel plans. He found one fare which was considerably lower than the others and quickly snapped up…
“Grin and bear it” can often be the mantra for the die-hard business traveler. There are plenty of opportunities to offer opinions on our favorite programs for personal use. It isn’t often that road warriors weigh in where travel managers may actually listen. Consulting magazine wants to know the preferences of that travel segment. The annual “Best Places to…
There is nothing we enjoy more than getting to show off the hometown to visiting guests. The things we love around Fort Worth are fun to share. Today’s edition of the Round Up is all about the things we love around Fort Worth. Our friend Andy over at Andy’s Travel Blog is known for some of his amazing…
Today we will be Instagramming live from the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival at the 2017 Rise + Dine event. Rise + Dine: A Brunch Inspired Tasting will feature a number of the Fort Worth area’s culinary stars. As you may know, the homestead is located here in Fort Worth Texas (a.k.a. the 16th largest…
I’ve met several people in my life who have traveled to every ballpark in the country to see America’s pastime being played everywhere it can be. For them, being in those places to see the game across the country is a thrill; the goal for traveling to all those stadiums is for the game itself….
A recent flight incident now making the media rounds has left us scratching our heads. A professor at Drexel University witnessed a first class passenger on his Delta flight giving his seat to a uniformed soldier. This act of kindness drew praise from many fellow passengers and the captain even went so far as to write the passenger…
Travel goals are something I find critical to planning each year. Not only do they influence how I may approach status but also where I may choose to travel. I laid out seven goals for 2017. These were in line with my overall focus on achieving a goal of “less” this year. Maximize my actual…
A new bonus opportunity to earn Delta SkyMiles without flying has arrived. Members can gain 1,000 bonus miles for each “new” participating SkyMiles partner used (and earn miles with) from March 24, 2017 through June 30, 2017. (The member must not have earned miles with that partner between March 24, 2016 to March 23, 2017 to be considered a “new” partner.)…