Artificial Intelligence–AI–isn’t new, but as technology advances and computers improve, its use in travel is becoming ho-hum common. As AI replaces humans, aspects like 24-hour service, instant responses, and client personalization can improve customer satisfaction rates. The Future is...
Orlando Breaks U.S. Tourist Record: Great or Greedy?
Orlando, Florida, is jumping for joy. In 2017, over 72 million tourists came to the city, giving Orlando the title of “Most-Visited U.S. Destination.” Travelers always bring revenue, no matter where they go. Jobs abound: Remember that 1 in...
Ethical Travel: “Vote With Your Wings”
Ethical travel? What is THAT? And why does it matter? Ethical travel is the awareness of our impact on the planet when we go anywhere. Anywhere. From how we get to our destination to what we do when we...
Introverts and Travel: We’re NOT Cowards!
Introverts get a bad rap. Especially when it comes to travel. People assume we’re too timid to get much out of it. That we’ll sit like stones and not leave our hotel. That we won’t talk to anyone. I...
13 TED Talks on Travel: Guaranteed to Inspire and Inform
TED talks–those phenomenal 18-minute-or-less presentations–are designed to share information on every topic…”to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.” I’ve yet to watch a TED talk that wasn’t interesting. The speakers are articulate. They want us to understand their...
Puerto Rico Is Still Hurting: How Can We Help? Read on!
Puerto Rico will never forget September 20, 2017. Hurricane Maria ravaged the island with 155 mph winds, taking down 80 percent of the utility poles and leaving 100 percent of the 3.5 million residents without electricity. Over 70,000 homes...
Souvenirs: How to Preserve Your Travel Memories
Souvenirs…the stuff we lug back from trips to help us recall the happy feelings of our experience. Back home, we wear the t-shirt, put the magnet on the fridge, and place the little spoon in a slot. Trust me,...
Anthony Bourdain: He Inspired Travel
Anthony Bourdain was a big personality. Brazen and outspoken, he wasn’t for everyone. He liked it that way. On one hand, he could be painfully critical of both popular travel show hosts and fellow celebrity chefs. On the other...
Make a Life-Changing Decision During Vacation? Seems We Do!
Life-changing decision? That requires thinking. Bet you don’t want your vacation to involve more thinking than choosing the next tropical drink with a little umbrella. If so, you’d lose that bet. Everyone spends precious vacation time differently. Maybe it...
Talk to Strangers? Absolutely! Everywhere We Go!
“Never talk to strangers.” We all heard that from our mothers. Then we probably cautioned our own children to do the same. For many of us, it morphed into a lifelong habit. Sadly, our fear of Stranger Danger is keeping...