Airport lounges are a nice alternative to finding a spare seat in crowded gate areas and food courts, or waiting in a line for an available seat at one of the few restaurants in the airport. And consider this: Business travelers know that when their … [Read More]
One of my annual New Year's travel resolutions is to "unpack and repack my briefcase." It's amazing the stuff I accumulate over the year. Do I really need a half-dozen pens, two sets of earphones, $5 in loose change, and two handfuls of USB flash … [Read More]
I recently sat in the bar at Tinto, a Spanish restaurant in Philadelphia. My dinner was a couple of plates of tapas -- one of grilled octopus, another of sautéed wild mushrooms and caramelized shallots. I put in the order for mushrooms and shallots … [Read More]
A recent USA Today article about frequent traveler programs stated the obvious -- it called elite status "the jewel in the very tarnished crown of loyalty marketing."
Status with airline miles and hotel rewards has become more important in the … [Read More]
It seems that there's a constant stream of "travel tips" articles on the Internet. Everyone offers them -- newspapers, travel guides, even the TSA. They all tend to re-circulate the same beginner tips -- arrive at the airport early, don’t check … [Read More]
Depending on the travel destination, it is helpful to bring a variety of medications and other important items to take care of a variety of minor health issues that may arise during travel. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for … [Read More]
Whether you’re a frequent international traveler or leaving your country for the first time, getting sick during travel is something that nobody wants to experience. But travelers can take some simple steps to avoid any potential health issues by … [Read More]
Perhaps the most common health concern by most international travelers is related to food and water: travelers’ diarrhea (TD). In fact, the The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates between … [Read More]
When it comes to choosing an international travel destination for leisure or family vacations this summer, many business travelers consider international destinations and Western Europe continues to dominate the top 10 locations, according to 2010 … [Read More]
The U.S. Department of State maintains a log of foreign entry requirements for Americans traveling abroad in an A-Z country index. This includes entry/exit requirements, passport information, visa requirements, safety and security information, crime, … [Read More]
U.S. citizens must apply in person if Primary evidence of U.S. citizenship includes any of the following: previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport, certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship. The U.S. … [Read More]
I’m guessing that many business travelers make choices similar to those I make when I choose to skip the travel exercise portion of my travel itinerary, when I sacrifice sleep to complete one more project, and when I don't drink enough … [Read More]
