Refresh happening in phases through summer 2018 Amtrak is investing in an extensive overhaul of its train interiors on more than a dozen popular services operating in the Northeast and Midwest aimed at introducing a more modern, more comfortable experience for customers. Beginning this month, Amtrak coach cars will begin to…
CATSA’s naughty-or-nice list for airport security If you think Santa’s list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It’s basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security – a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass through airport security…
The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and this year’s travel season promises to busier than ever. This means more hectic check-in lines and longer waits at security checkpoints.There is, however, one way that traveling by air will become less hectic and frustrating: parking. Frequent flyers have long…
FRONTIER AIRLINES CONTINUES ITS “LOW FARES DONE RIGHT” WITH EIGHT NEW ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebratory Fares as low as $39 As a further expansion of its commitment to deliver low fares nationwide, low-cost airline Frontier Airlines today announced eight new routes connecting nine cities across America. This announcement brings to over…
With the release of “the 8,” Apple reminded us that it’s been 10 years since we were introduced to the iPhone – either the device behind the decline of basic civility or your most successful relationship, depending on your perspective. In honor of this momentous occasion, the Virtuoso® luxury travel…
Unforgettable Fall Foliage Camping Adventures in Northern Maine Each year, guests from around the world travel to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park to take in the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges of our famed foliage. Year after year, what keeps our visitors coming back are the numerous activities specifically…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
