Travel Thoughts

Staff Sound-Off: February 2018

We asked our staff, "If you could attend a concert by any musician, past or present, what show would you choose?" See what sounds they long to hear in their responses below. Past: Prince. Present: Adele — Kelly Tyner, director of sales and marketing I would love to...

2017, the Best Year Ever

Irecently retweeted an interview with the CEO of Delta Air Lines that SKIFT published following its annual forum in New York. As I have previously written, I recommend its free daily e-newsletter about travel industry issues and trends. You can sign up at...

It’s Personal at the Newseum

You know you're about to encounter something profoundly powerful and moving when you see tissue boxes stationed throughout a museum exhibit. Though our group only visited the Newseum in Washington D.C. for a brief time, I made sure to stop by the 9/11 Gallery, which...

When Gas is Cheap

It's hard to believe that a gallon of gasoline once cost $4. It was the summer of 2008. Fuel prices had been climbing steadily for about five years, and nobody knew where they would stop. We watched as the average price of fuel broke the $3 mark, then $4. For all we...

Staff Sound-Off January 2018

We asked the GTL Staff,We asked our staff,"What do you look forward to eating when you travel South?"Find out what tastes they crave on their southern travels with their responses below. There's only one thing I look for on the menu when traveling in the South: shrimp...

In the Travel Know

Recently, I glanced at an article on the popular travel commentary website SKIFT titled "Strong U.S. Dollar Means Little to Outbound Tourists." SKIFT is a relatively new travel industry think tank whose observations can be followed online at no charge at...

Risk Management

It's funny how being a parent changes your perspective. I did a lot of traveling when I was young and single, both for my work here at the magazine and for fun in my personal time. And during those years, I did a number of things that were perhaps dangerous — or at...

No Happy Accidents

Nothing amazing happens by accident. Sure, there are sometimes unexpected events that lead to happy outcomes or coincidences that result in pleasant surprises. But anytime you buy, experience or participate in something that leaves you impressed, you can be sure a lot...

Staff Sound Off: Travel Luxuries

We asked our staff, "What items or experiences do you splurge on when you travel?" Find out what travel items are worth blowing the budget over with their responses.   "In our most recent travels, our family has been splurging on nicer rooms at better hotels....

Eclipse Chasing

One year ago, when my husband first mentioned we needed to watch the upcoming eclipse in the path of totality, I just nodded. I had no idea what that meant. I had seen a couple of eclipses before, so I was prepared for a neat experience and hadn't given it much...

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