Tag Archives: Airport

Winter Travel: Part 1

Days after snowfall cancelled thousands of European flights, the London Telegraph was still running stories about inconvenienced passengers.
Of course, even major bumps in the road can’t take away from the thrill of traveling the globe and seeing landmarks such as Big Ben.
But back to the snow… Heathrow isn’t alone in its struggles.  Frankfurt, Schiphold and many [...]

Learn about Collette’s Free Sedan Service

Take a look at the new video promoting our complimentary sedan service. It offers a great “take” on this fantastic benefit.
Leave those worries about getting to the airport behind.

Snack Attack

Whether less than enticed about on-board offerings or simply looking to keep refueled throughout your travels, it’s a smart idea to stash a few healthy go-to snacks in your satchel when on the go. Plus, many domestic flights have greatly scaled back or even eliminated food service, so it’s best to be prepared. First, keep [...]

What You Need to Know About Full Body Scanners

The first batch of the much-talked about full body scanners, planned for airports across the country, were recently installed in Boston’s Logan International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International. In total, 450 machines are scheduled to be installed by the end of the year, and while the machines are said to improve airport security, they have [...]

5 Reasons to Travel Down Under Now…

Many Americans who dream of traveling to Australia and New Zealand have shied away because of the high cost of airfare. But there’s good news…flights to Australia have become more affordable since the economic downturn. However, many travel experts are predicting a surge in airfares in the near future. …the time to go is now.
When [...]

Top 5 Ways to Simplify Holiday Travel

Well, the holidays are officially over. I’m back to work, and the craziness, the busy-ness, the traveling around from house-to-house and ‘vacation away’ meant to relax me despite the hectic nature of the holidays – are over! And what I learned this year, I want to share with you, dear traveler.
Traveling over the holiday season, [...]

Reality Tour, South America: Buenos Aires-Bound!

While you could spend a month in Mendoza and not see everything, having three nights in Mendoza gave us a good taste of what this city and its beautiful surroundings offer. So this morning we bid a fond farewell to the ‘land of sol y vino’ and another new friend, Fabian, and we head to [...]

Reality Tour, South America: Joy of Traveling, Part 2

I love my fancy phone… I can sit on the plane and still get on the internet. But I can’t say that in South America. I will blog when I’m connected while there, so wish me luck on that!  I am now seated, belted and ready for take-off, and able to stretch my legs in [...]

Reality Tour, South America: The Joy of Flying

I have a little down-time at the airport. I’m glad to be on my way… even though I’m still in the United States. But this week at work, I have found myself daydreaming about my trip to South America, so it’s high time this journey began already! As a first time traveler to South America and [...]