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 […]
Tips on Using a Third Party Booking Site for Your Next Trip
Everyone seems to have their own system when it comes to booking travel on line. I am always a little surprised that there is such a variance between people who always use Kayak, those steadfastly sticking with Travelocity, those who are venturing in to new booking platforms like TripAdvisor, and the newest entry, Google Flights. […]
Do You Think You Look Like Papa Hemingway?
36th Annual Hemingway Days Celebration Slated for July 19-24 Fans of adventurous living and writing can celebrate the legacy of Ernest Hemingway Tuesday through Sunday, July 19-24. The 36th annual Hemingway Days salutes the vigorous Key West lifestyle and literary mastery of the author who lived and wrote on the island for most of the […]