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This week, American Airlines announced a new boarding policy intended to speed the process. The Problem: The boarding process takes too long. Passengers board in assigned groups, but those boarding later often face a challenge finding space in the overhead …

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#Travel140 #TravelTips Planning summer #travel? Ask about air conditioning! It’s not the norm at hotels outside the US. (Posted 2013/05/20)

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I’m not generally one of those people who has a historical note for every day of the week (Heck, I’m not usually sure what day of the week it is!) but this is quite a day. Three events marked on …

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In last week’s post about National Train Day I did whine a bit about the state of passenger rail services in the United States. To be honest, I attended Train Day hoping to find either someone who would hear my …

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#Travel140: Beating Jet Lag

#Travel140 #TravelTips to beat #JetLag: Don’t nap! Plan a fun, exciting activity on day one, then eat & go to bed early. (Posted 2013/05/13)

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National Train Day in the USA!

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Saturday, May 11th is National Train Day in the USA. Odd, given that the US of A has a distinct lack of national (passenger) rail service. First, the good: Amtrak and others are celebrating with events around the country designed …

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New Hotels & Updates on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit

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As Arizona college students in the early ‘80s, Puerto Vallarta was one of our “Go To” destinations. Literally hundreds of flights called on the coastal Mexican city ferrying hordes of college kids and other tourists to the sun soaked beaches. …

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#Travel140: Call the Desk for Housekeeping

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#Travel140 #TravelTips: Housekeeping signs (“Please Clean My Room”) tell thieves you are out but your stuff is in! Call the front desk instead. (Posted 2013/05/06)

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Frontier to Charge for Carry-on – But it’s not about making money!

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Frontier Airlines this week became the latest to announce fees for carry-on luggage. Starting this summer, passengers will face fees up to $100 for the privilege of overhead bin space. There are a few ways around this: buy your tickets …

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Where the Well-Heeled Cool Their Heels

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A recent survey of affluent travelers revealed the popular travel choices of the well to do are not as out of reach as you might expect. The Resonance Report, a survey by Resonance Consultancy and The Luxury Institute, found that …

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