After the longest government shutdown in American history has seemingly ended, travelers should keep in mind that the shutdown was actually placed on a three-week hiatus. Here’s an overview of how the shutdown affected airports and air travel, and what to do if it returns, courtesy of the vox.com. How […]
When women travel for business, whether to a local conference or international destination, there are unique issues and concerns they have to face, and often alone, on the road. Here are some business travel tips for women to help you stay safe on the road, courtesy of Entrepreneur.com. Female travelers […]
The new year is a time to resolve to make improvements, both personally and professionally. To help inspire you, here are some resolutions of successful business people, along with some smart motivational strategies. Always keep learning. One of the smartest things you can do for yourself is to have a […]
If you’ve ever flown, you know that a good seat can mean the difference between an enjoyable and painful flight. But what seat should you reserve? Aisle or window? Front, middle, or rear? Every traveler is different. Some of us fall asleep before the plane takes off, and others travel with […]
We celebrate Thanksgiving with food, and lots of it! Driving with prepared Thanksgiving side dishes or leftovers is one thing, taking food items on a flight is entirely different. Thankfully, the TSA offers travel tips for flying with food. Here are some best practices for traveling with food, courtesy of lohud.com. More than […]
If you’re flying this holiday season, here’s some advice from expert travelers on how to fly smart and stay sane. Book your flight and hotel now. Use websites such as Orbitz.com, Kayak.com, WhichBudget.com and LastMinute.com, FareCompare.com, Priceline.com and Yapta.com to search and compare the best airfares and times. Book your […]
As printed in The Norwalk Hour, CT Post by By Michael P. Mayko Santo Silvestro says he doesn’t believe in leaving anything to chance. Every day, Silvestro said, he or his fleet manager inspect the vehicles that have gone out from his Hoyt Livery or Crosstown Limousine, both in New Canaan. […]
If you plan on flying out of the country, these industry expert tips will teach you what to do in advance, help you reduce stress and stay safe when traveling abroad, courtesy of travelzoo.com. Your Health and Safety Check in with your doctor. If you’re on prescription or other regular […]
If you travel abroad regularly, you may want to consider applying for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program, which allows eligible flyers to take expedited lines at the airport when returning to the U.S. Here’s how Global Entry works, courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Global […]
The Transportation Security Administration has taken steps to improve airport security at John F. Kennedy International Airport with new checkpoint technology. A new computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner provides advanced 3-D imaging and will replace aging X-ray scanners with 3-D scanners, according to a CBSnews.com article. More effective at detecting […]