With airlines, sometimes the price isn't the only consideration. Just read the news to learn why some consumers desire customer service over the bottom line. For those looking for an airline that will treat them right, one of the best ways is comparing their frequent...
Why watch animals from behind a glass when you can float next to giant manatees, observe penguins' artistic ability up close and encounter other animals up close? The thrill or snorkeling next to a shark or standing near a herd of running Chincoteague ponies will stay...
Are the travel magazines that you read filled with fake articles? There has been a lot of talk about fake news in our culture recently, especially in light of the recent presidential election. And while there's no need to get political here, I have found the...
We asked our staff: "What is your favorite travel memory from childhood?" See our staff's responses below! "During the holidays one year, my family stayed at Great Wolf Lodge and received a noise complaint because of a lengthy pillow battle instigated by my dad." —...
I have seen the future of in-flight entertainment, and it is awesome. If you're like me, you may have had a love-hate relationship with airline entertainment options for much of your traveling life. There's no question that watching a movie or two can provide a...
We asked our staff: "What food have you had in your travels that you wish you could recreate at home?" See our staff's responses below! "I think I could live on a Mediterranean diet. Last April, I spent a week in Nice with Collette and ate fresh seafood and...
Raise your hand if you've heard of Jim Thompson. Now that I've visited his museum in Bangkok, I'm wondering why Tom Hanks hasn't played him. The mystery surrounding his life and death is that good. Thompson was a World War II veteran and intelligence officer who was...
We asked our staff: "What music is on your playlist for long trips?" See our staff's responses below! My playlist today for long flights includes alt rock musicians like Jay Farrar, Sonvolt and The Tallest Man on Earth, plus old favorites like Van Morrison,...
If you went to meet your maker tomorrow, what would become of your organization? No, I'm not here to sell you life insurance. But I do think it's important to talk about the future. Because if there is value in what you do as a travel leader — and I believe there is —...
It seems travel in 2017 will focus more on one thing: relaxation. Many of the top trends predicted for the year include popular ways to make travel easier and more laid back. Whirlwind trips with a checklist continue to fall in popularity, while a slower, simpler...
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