travel tips

Preparing for an airplane trip can be stressful. There are so many rules to follow when packing and now you’ve waited until the last minute and are scrambling around gathering …

Years ago, in-room hotel safes were opened and locked with a key. Of course, guests would sometimes lose their key. The solution to that was the front desk having either …

Regardless of your job, there are undoubtedly little white lies you tell here and there. When I worked in retail in high school, I may or may not have told …

If you fly with any sort of regularity, chances are you’ve flown through some turbulence. Typically, the pilot will come on the PA system and announce they’re about to experience …

Most humans are raised to be good people. To be helpful when they can, and if they can’t be helpful, to at least be supportive. Of course, there’s true meaning …

Way back when, during the halcyon days before 9/11, it was easy to get to the airside of an airport. We’d just check in, go through a metal detector, and …

My wife and I occasionally have something to complain about when we stay at hotels. We’ve experienced rooms lacking enough pillows, power outlets, lights, or towels. Then there are the …

I won’t lie – flying in first or business class is always better than flying in economy. You get to board and disembark the plane before others. The seats are …

Hotels have become increasingly high-tech, with advanced check-ins, keyless room entry, and smart devices in every room. Yet, there’s one area where they’ve lagged behind: housekeeping. While many industries have …

Ah, the joys of flying in business class—a rare treat for my wife Sharon and me. But even with all the perks and luxury, there’s one decision we can’t avoid: …