Archive for Category: "Etiquette"
Travel Tip: Airplane Etiquette
If there’s one thing that drives frequent fliers nuts, it’s being around other passengers who just don’t follow basic airplane etiquette. Here are some rules of the road that you really should know and use. Rule number one, there’s really a legitimate safety reason why airlines seats need to be in the upright position at [...]
Travel Tip: Dining Table Etiquette Lessons
Travel Tip: Dining Table Etiquette Lessons Whether you’re traveling across the world, or across the street, proper etiquette at the dining table is an important skill. The good news is kids can now get hands-on lessons during their hotel stay. Both kids and adults can learn table manners at Loews Don Cesar Beach Hotel [...]
The Dual Roles of Flight Attendants: Safety Enforcer Vs. Flying Waitress
For the second week in a row, the actions of a flight attendant set off an intense national debate about the conflicting responsibilities of cabin crew members. Required to be both in the service industry and law enforcement, flight attendants are torn between serving snacks with a smile and enforcing federal aviation laws. The delicate [...]
Amsterdam for Americans: In-Depth Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam has long been an attractive destination for American travelers: it’s easily accessible through Schiphol Airport, it’s compact, and nearly everyone speaks English. But as with every new city, there are complications that can arise if you’re not prepared. David Latt reports on what’s happening in Amsterdam and the lessons he learned on the road.
Global Etiquette & Laws On Photography
Sure, taking pictures on your vacation is a no-brainer. But watch out, or you may inadvertently be breaking the law.
Homestay Vacation Guide & What To Expect
When staying in a local’s home—whether it’s arranged through an organized program or through a social-networking connection, it’s important to remember some basic rules of planning and etiquette to make the best of your stay. Virginia Pelley shares her tips for a successful homestay. In the old days, homestays mostly came about through organized [...]
Mammoth Hot Springs & a Greener Yellowstone – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, June 5, Peter broadcast his radio show from the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Mammoth Hot Springs, WY, in Yellowstone National Park. Featured guests from the first hour of the show include: George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, discussing the DOT’s proposed flight bumping rules; Jennifer Conrad, supervisory park ranger in Yellowstone’s Division of [...]
Mammoth Hot Springs & a Greener Yellowstone - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTraveling China With Kids: Preparing Young Travelers for Long-Distance Vacations
Traveling with kids is a big enough challenge for most parents, but what if you’re planning a trip of a lifetime to faraway China? Guest blogger Dana Rebmann of family travel site Ciao Bambino weighs in with her tips on how to prepare kids for long-distance travel. My kids are travelers. I’m lucky and I [...]
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