Barbados is a large island with a wide variety of activities to choose from. Golf at Sandy Lane, Andromeda Gardens, surfing lessons with Zed, or even a British Airways Concorde. We are looking for recommendations to enjoy our day in Bridgetown, Barbados to the fullest. Barbados is the third port on our Southern Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Millennium.
Recommendations: Best Things To Do in Castries, Saint Lucia?
December 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
St. Lucia is one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean with its soaring Pitons rising steeply from the sea. We are looking for recommendations to enjoy our day in Castries, St. Lucia to the fullest. St. Lucia is the second port on our Southern Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Millennium.
Recommendations: Best Things To Do in Philipsburg, St. Maarten?
December 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
St. Maarten is home to one of the most unique activities around – America’s Cup yacht racing on a former cup winner. However, unable to coerce another family member to sail with me, we are in search of recommendations for our day in Philipsburg, St. Maarten on our Southern Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Millennium.
Recommendations: Best Things To Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico?
December 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
San Juan Puerto Rico is the starting point for our Southern Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Millennium. As we will be in San Juan the day prior and the day following our journey, We are seeking recommendations for our day in port. Having been to Puerto Rico before, we have enjoyed El Yunque Rainforest and the Rio Mar Beach Resort.
How to Fly – Avoid Crowds, Airport Security, Bag Fees
October 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This form of travel is not for everyone, but Helen Keller had it right – Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Jeff Corliss and his wingsuit tour some of the most dramatic and iconic scenery on the planet. No crowds, airports or bag fees – this takes solo travel to its next level.
Best Travel Writers: 2010 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Winners
October 12, 2010 By 4 Comments
Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism awards are presented by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation to the best North American travel writers. Below is a list of the 2010 award winners, including links to each author, the publication and the article recognized for outstanding achievement.
Casting ‘The Social Network’ – What Character Are You?
October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Both The Social Network, the movie, and its subject, Facebook, join the ranks of iconic films that document events epitomizing a decade’s cultural changes. Similar films in this rare genre, dramatizations based on seminal events, include: 1960’s – Oliver Stone’s The Doors 1970’s – Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men 1980’s – Jonathan Demme’s […]
Change Your Thinking about Social Media
September 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
A parable of two men sharing a hospital room provides a foundation for considering the true spirit of hospitality and how the sharing of experiences through effective communication can create inspiration. For hotels, resorts, attractions, destinations and other travel suppliers, it is extremely important to provide a quality experience that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. With the growth of social networks, effective communication that is authentic and personal has the ability to inspire travel. To succeed, travel companies need to focus more on the “social” and less on the “media.” As opposed to communicating with customers solely to attain short-term sales, the goal should be to improve travel experiences and enrich the lives of their customers to establish true engagement. This approach helps grow a community that can inspire others to travel and enhance the cycle.
The World’s Most Infamous Hotel Stay?
August 23, 2009 By 8 Comments
Keith Moon, the notorious drummer and perhaps equally feared hotel guest, celebrated his 21st birthday on August, 23 1967 following a concert in Flint, Michigan. The site was the Flint Holiday Inn, who even posted a warm welcome message to Keith on its iconic “great sign.” The 1960’s were largely about pushing boundaries and the loss of innocence. Keith pushed the boundaries; the hospitality industry discovered a new benchmark for room destruction and property damage. Both rock ‘n roll and the hotel industry were forever changed, and the legend of the most world’s most infamous hotel stay was born.
How Google Can Help Facilitate Travel Inspiration
August 20, 2009 By 6 Comments
Google, through its embracing the Open Source development community provides a wide variety of tools to developers, if creatively employed, can produce applications that help inspire travel. The Google Code site that supports developers offers numerous technologies that can help online travel sites create more compelling content to support eComerce for airlines, hotels, car rental, attractions and destinations. Google Wave provides a powerful platform for traditional travel agents to engage and collaborate with clients that will enhance their ability to inspire travel.
