Packing Tips for Carry On Luggage The following packing tips for carry on luggage are the three items I always pack first. Flying on an airplane can give you the feeling of being a sardine, even if you are in Business or First Class. Preparing ahead for a flight is mandatory to have the best […]

  Imagine this scene: you’re checking in for your domestic flight with your current driver’s license as your ID. But wait! They hand it back to you. “I’m sorry, your driver’s license is not REAL ID compliant. You’ll need to produce an acceptable alternative identification.” This could happen to you, but it doesn’t have to […]

The world is now more accessible than ever before. Twenty percent (62 million) of the U.S. population has some form of disability, and the number of these individuals is increasing daily. These people need to, want to, and can travel. If you’re part of that twenty percent, a world of travel awaits you. Travel professionals […]

I don’t have grandchildren, but I have many friends and family who do. They love spending time with their little ones, and I’ve observed the most fun they have is when they get them all to themselves. You know, without the parents watching every move their children make. So is this you too? Being alone […]

Picture this: You’re returning to the US, and you know you’re facing the usual trial: Clearing U.S. Customs and Border Protection. But you’re ready because you know about the Trusted Traveler Programs. Luckily, we live in an age where there are programs that assist travelers to escape the airport and be on their way home […]

  It’s Memorial Day weekend, one that is full of meaning. Formerly known as Decoration Day, begun after the Civil War as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers. As the years have gone by, it has become a national day of remembrance for those who have also lost their lives on […]

One of my favorite things to do is to attend the theater both at home and abroad. Without a doubt in my mind London is the top destination to enjoy a theater themed vacation abroad! Day 1 – One of the best ways to get your bearings in to take a tour. For this theater […]

The Kröller Müller Museum is in Otterlo, Netherlands within Hoge Veluwe National Park. It’s about a one hour drive from Amsterdam. It is well worth the drive to get out into nature, absorb the fantastic art and appreciate the efforts of Helene Kröller Müller. WHO WAS HELENE KRÖLLER MÜLLER? Helene began on her path to […]

Overcoming jet lag has been a challenge ever since my first overseas trip almost 40 years ago. The first thing we did after arriving in Amsterdam was to head to the hotel and take a nap. You might be thinking “all in favor say Aye”. I would like to propose that overcoming jet lag begins […]