While no one questions that California is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in recent history, the jury is still out as to why, at least according to some conservatives like former Hewlett Packard CEO and 2016 Republican Presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina.
Camino de Santiago – Follow your Camino
Gustave Callibotte:The Painter’s Eye
PBS’ Indian Summers inspires new vacation by rail
The hit British drama Indian Summers is set to air on PBS this fall, following the great success of the Downton Abbey. With interest in this vibrant and colorful destination set to peak, Los Angeles based Railbookers, specializing in custom made rail vacations, are one of the first to create a journey inspired by the show.
A Child’s Plea in Iran
Travel Update - June 25, 2015
Travel Update - June 17, 2015
Low-cost Airlines Gaining Popularity Internationally
Low cost airlines are gaining popularity with travelers. With the rise of wealth in developing countries, more travelers are buying plane tickets. Worldwide, airlines such as AirAsia, Spirit and Ryanair are taking over the industry. The travel market . . .
Travel Update - June 11, 2015
Authentic Taiwanese gourmet banquet at Twin Oaks: U.S.-Taiwan cross-generational friendship
CUBA --- A Diamond of Many Facets
Travel Update - May 21, 2015
Air Travel Expected to be
the Busiest Ever this Summer
It is expected to be the busiest summer ever for travel this year. Airlines for America, an industry group, expects 222 million travelers to fly between June 1 and August 31. This is a 4.5% increase from last year. To meet this surge in numbers, airlines are . . .
Springing Through Rome
Travel Update - May 13, 2015
Work and Wellness go Hand-in-Hand
for the Modern Day Business Traveler
Hotels are revamping themselves to accommodate the health concerned traveler. Mia Kyricos, Chief Brand Officer of Spafinder Wellness, Inc. said; “The business traveler, when they are on the road is ultimately trying to take as good care of themselves . . .
How Can Teachers Integrate Sustainabiity Topics Into Their Curricula?
Teaching our kids about sustainability and green living is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard the future of humanity and the planet we inhabit. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) reports that environmental education teaches children how to learn about and investigate their environment and to make intelligent, informed decisions about sustainability.
Travel Update - May 6, 2015
Bill to Crack Down on Safety Threats of
Accelerated Airport Screenings
Securing Expedited Screening Act (H.R. 2127) is a new legislative action that will counteract the free trials of PreCheck, previously offered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). In the past, passengers could pay an $85 fee for . . .
Mysteries of Metalpoint Technique Revealed in First Comprehensive Exhibition at National Gallery of Art, Washington
Travel Update - May 1, 2015
Windstar Appoints Omega World Travel CEO
as Godmother of New Cruise Ship
Gloria Bohan, the CEO and founder of Omega World Travel, has been appointed as the Godmother of Windstar’s newest cruise ship, Star Legend. Omega World Travel is the largest travel agency founded and operated by a woman. With . . .
Travel Update - April 23, 2015
Customer-Obsessed Delta
Delta has recently received recognition as a “customer-obsessed” company by Forrester Research’s “Winning in the Age of the Customer” report released last week.
In order to be recognized on Forrester’s short list, enterprises must be successful and customer-focused, embracing the mobile mind . . .
Happy Birthday United Nations!
When the 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly convene in September, they will deal with a wide-range of issues, such as terrorism, poverty, climate change, diseases, nuclear proliferation and a myriad of other issues. They will also celebrate the 70th anniversary of the UN. This would be an ideal time to review the evolution of the UN, its necessary services and unique challenges . . .
Travel Update - April 16, 2015
Improving Small Plane Safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Tuesday that it launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA), a voluntary safety audit program created for smaller airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), specifically for operating airplanes . . .