Consummate Traveler

For the first time since the whole Ebola virus story has taken over news headlines, I ventured to the airport and took a 9.5-hour flight for a business trip 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 ...

Here in the New York area the evening and early morning air already has that cool and crisp ...

My parents have been enjoying the summer in their hometown of northern Portugal and will soon return at ...

The holiday season is just around the corner, can you believe it? That means you may be opening ...

Have you ever struggled to figure out what clothes to bring along for a vacation or business trip? ...

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

For those who do not travel frequently, paying for a first class seat certainly does gain you many ...

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

I don't know about you, but the minute I decide to take a trip and need to find ...

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

Fears about air travel are common and entirely understandable. Human beings have not evolved to fly (beyond the ...

Several months ago I flew to Bogota, Colombia, in economy class and was quickly reminded how bare bones ...

Britain has joined the race to become a leading hub of commercial space flight, announcing eight potential sites ...

In my last article, I recounted the horrible travel mishaps of a colleague of mine while on a ...

How to add up your travel points for a free vacation.

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 ...

As the gap between the wealthiest travelers and everyone else has widened, so has the way people are ...

Have you ever considered building a vacation around learning a new skill?

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 ...

Traveling can really make sleep difficult, whether it is due to jet lag or not having your favorite ...

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 ...

After surrendering to the fact that high glycemic index foods lead to weight gain, I decided back in ...