Yesterday was April 20th. Otherwise known, informally anyways, as National Weed Day. And it coincides with World Cannabis Week, a festival and trade show in Denver. While it’s illegal to smoke pot in most states in the US, there are a few global destinations which are becoming known for their support of “weed tourism.” First, There are Some Things…
I’m normally a fan of signing up for loyalty programs just in case. But today an Alaska Mileage Plan offer came across my mailbox that negates that theory. This offer does not appear to be targeted. It allows one to earn 5,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles for a new account sign up before April 30, 2017. …
Having spent a great deal of time living and working in the Caribbean, where it’s always mosquito season, I’ve had more than my share of bites. While generally just a nuisance, mosquitoes are actually the most deadly creature on earth. Mosquito-borne diseases affect more than 700 million people annually. And chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria…
I am kind of obsessed with the concept behind Pack Up + Go, the surprise trip company. Yes… surprise trip. As in show up at the airport and “guess what? we’re going to Denver this weekend!” kind of surprise trip. It just seems fun. And I’ve always wanted to do this. But when you are…
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…
On this round of the weekly recap we cover Morrissey, mistakes, snakes and more. That is just where the fun begins. Hang on to your seats because we are going to drag you through this Monday review. We have been a featured blog on BoardingArea.com for the past few days. It has been fun to share our writing…
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…