Norwegian’s Nonstop Transatlantic Service from the Hudson Valley to Edinburgh is Ready for Take Off Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline, y launched its first nonstop transatlantic flight from Stewart International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in Scotland. This is the first of five routes that will operate from the […]
Johnny Jet Takes a Ride on the A380
Johnny Jet, my West coast traveling pal, just took a ride on the new Emirates A380 jet from Airbus, the newest, coolest and biggest plane in the skies. His report gave an inside look at this new plane that I am eager to fly on myself. One feature of the A380 is a ‘tail camera’ […]
An Evening Food Tour of Florence
Less than a year after the launch of its first food tour in Florence, Eating Italy is thrilled to introduce a second tour in the Tuscan capital which is best known for its art galleries and incredible architecture. While the inaugural tour “The Other Side of Florence” runs during the day in the neighborhood of […]
3-Step Hack Turns Any Mobile into a Secure Global Cell Phone
Here’s a common scenario for travelers: you are preparing your itinerary and your packing list for an international vacation, and suddenly you realize you’re not sure how to access the Internet on your phone or make calls through your cellphone while you’re abroad. Sure, you can use WhatsApp when you’re on Wi-Fi, but you’ve read […]
The Spirit of Scotland Now Cruises the Caledonian Canal
European Waterways has announced the arrival of its new 12-passenger “Spirit of Scotland” luxury hotel barge. The vessel will cruise the Caledonian Canal and lochs of the Great Glen in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, starting June 4, 2017. One of the most stylishly designed in the company’s extensive fleet, the three-level hotel barge […]
Jet Blue Brings Free and Fast Wi-Fi to their Planes
It’s wonderful to be reporting such good news for flyers. At least for those who choose to fly JetBlue. Today the airline announced that their passengers will be able to use FREE WI-FI while waiting at the gate, taking off and up in the air for the duration of their flights. Free? Really? Other airlines […]
Montreal Turns 375 This Year!
The year 2017 marks the celebration of Montréal’s 375th anniversary. With new properties opening just in time for this momentous occasion, there has never been better time to visit! Rich cultural offerings taking place in Montréal to mark this exciting anniversary are planned. Set against Quebec’s unique francophone culture, Montréal will host over 175 events, each […]
Draft Beer on an Airplane? KLM Pioneers with Heineken
KLM is today serving a special Indonesian rice table in World Business Class on flight KL735. And this, of course, requires draught beer, fresh from the tap. The aim is to use this trolley as much as possible for special flights and events. “The draught trolley is the result of a unique collaboration between KLM […]