The consumate traveler

Have you ever felt the euphoria of clearing an airline waitlist and either getting a seat upgrade or a better flight? I certainly have, and it is undeniable that when ...

With the holidays behind us and winter setting in on the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time when ...

For many of us, the holiday season is often a time of sharing our blessings and prosperity with ...

New York City is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous epicenters for the holiday season. Each year ...

Do you have a business traveler on your holiday shopping list this year? Are you struggling to find ...

What I look forward to most each holiday season is enjoying quality time with my family and friends. ...

The holiday season has finally arrived, which means that many of us will be driving on the road ...

When I first began to travel for my job over 15 years ago, one of the most exciting ...

This past Sunday evening, a colleague and I were sitting in our hotel lounge working on our computers, ...

For the first time since the whole Ebola virus story has taken over news headlines, I ventured to ...

The other day I was cleaning out my bathroom cabinets and I came across several plastic bags filled ...

Yes, it is true that the cost of airfare can fluctuate hundreds if not thousands of dollars in ...

Finding a great suitcase is a lot like finding a significant other. You may try out many different ...

During the course of my 17-plus years of business travel, I have certainly had my share of mishaps ...

Recently, I have been helping a colleague of mine plan his first vacation to Italy this coming November. ...

I am going to share the contents of what I keep in my “airplane pouch.” This is a ...

One of the worst things that can happen while en route to your destination is to have your ...

I recently took a few days off from work and treated myself to a mini getaway at a ...

Unexpected things can happen in-flight, and it is important to follow the safety procedures established. These rules can ...

Of course it is terrible when you get hurt at home, but I think it is even more ...

Although the hotel had notified us days earlier that we could expect to hear drills and hammers from ...

Timing is everything, so the old saying goes. This is especially true when it comes to traveling. Timing ...

I know that trying to find the right gift, no matter what time of year or occasion, can ...

Keeping active while on the road is a big challenge. This is especially so for those of us ...

Ah, to be young again. On my recent flight back home, I was made to reminisce about my ...

TSA Pre-Check is a U.S. program offered to individuals (even foreigners) who pass a background check and pay ...

Does what you wear affect your safety while traveling abroad? That depends on where you are going, what ...