- What About Travel To Jordan? Looking for somewhere to travel and experience world class sites of antiquity this fall? Since Arab Spring — agreed, a misnomer as it now continues into the second year — much of northern Africa and the Middle East continue to experience unrest and uncertainties that are unsettling for potential tourists. I would still travel to […]
- Afraid of Cruising? Smaller Ships Are My Passion There is another report of a Mega Cruise ship with power problems (read: bathrooms overflowing, no A/C) in the Gulf of Mexico. This time it is the Carnival Dream with 4200 passengers on board. In Titanic-scenarios we all wonder if there are enough life boats for all, and now there are (but listing ships are another […]
- A Case Study: Social Media Policy, a U.S. Embassy, Egypt and Jon Stewart Are you struggling to develop a social media policy for your business, organization, brand or nonprofit? You are not alone. If you think the manual has been written or the case study highlighted for you to emulate — think again. But there are lessons to be gleaned along the way. This past week, the Twitter […]
- A Year of Tweeting and Travel: A Beginner’s Perspective Just over a year ago, I was sitting taking notes (handwritten) at a Four Seasons Preferred Partners meeting in Nevis. Listening to the excellent presentations, I was struck by my colleague sitting next to me. Stacy Small (@EliteTravelGal), President and Founder of Elite Travel International, who was busy tweeting away. I knew of her success […]
- After Landing at Heathrow: What to Do Day One? After many trips to London, for both business and pleasure, my Day one routine is fixed. Most Americans arrive dead tired after an overnight flight, particularly if, like me, you were in coach. The following suggested itinerary is a mix that includes a dash of royalty, avoiding napping, getting exercise and making all my “nesting” […]
- Top Sites for ‘Presidential’ Visits in Washington, DC As many prepare to visit the Washington, DC region for President Obama’s second inauguration, I would like to share with you my top recommendations for presidential-themed visits. This list is very subjective; my passions and places I return to time and again to experience the inspiring history around us. 1. The fabulous Smithsonian Museum Support […]
- What is the International Luxury Travel Market? ILTM For the second year in a row, I was fortunate to be invited to attend the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes. Touted as a showcase for the global luxury travel community, buyers (who are invited and expenses covered) and suppliers (who pay hefty fees to meet buyers) meet to exchange ideas, discuss new […]
- North Korea, Mongolia and More Surprising Vacation Destinations I just returned from three days of meetings and parties in Marrakech, Morocco at the fourth annual PURE Life Experiences Travel Conference. I know, the title sounds slightly “New Age,” and maybe it is, but it is also one of the most creative, prescient three days I have spent in many years. We all read […]
- North Korea, Mongolia and More Surprising Vacation Destinations I just returned from three days of meetings and parties in Marrakech, Morocco at the fourth annual PURE Life Experiences Travel Conference. I know, the title sounds slightly “New Age,” and maybe it is, but it is also one of the most creative, prescient three days I have spent in many years. We all read […]
- Viennese Balls And The Lure Of The Plush Exotic With the travel landscape increasingly dominated by “experiential” trips to remote countries like Bhutan and challenging locales like Everest Base Camp, can the more familiar, less exotic destinations entice tourists to return and reengage? Recently, I was invited to attend the third annual Fete Imperiale ball in Vienna, a city known for its fancy occasions. […]
