I recently joined United on a whimsical journey from Newark to “The North Pole”,  a destination that every child fantasizes about during the holidays. On this special flight, over forty children and families from nearby Beth Israel Hospital, University Medical Center, and Trinitas Hospital were invited to Newark Liberty International Airport to board a holiday-themed … [Read More…]

In light of the holiday season, I joined American Airlines on one their 11 dedicated charter flights that flew during 12th annual Snowball Express last weekend. Snowball Express is a nonprofit organization with the goal of “Serving the Children Fallen Military Heroes.†Snowball Express strives to bring hope and new happy memories to the children … [Read More…]

Next weekend, I’ll be presenting at ZorkFest in Atlantic City, and there’s still time to register to join in on the fun! ZorkFest is a one-day conference featuring travel and casino loyalty sessions. With all of the crossover rewards within hotel and casino loyalty programs, this can be a fun and unique opportunity to blend … [Read More…]

My family and I haven’t traveled for Thanksgiving before. While I do enjoy family gatherings, Thanksgiving has never been a “big” holiday in my family, so I was eager to explore possibilities and make the most of the extended holiday weekend. I’ve always been attracted to the idea of traveling during Thanksgiving, but I’ve historically … [Read More…]

JetBlue is a long-time favorite airline in my household; not only do they have an amazing product (and my favorite domestic first class, Mint), the corporate culture is on point. I just stumbled upon a pretty amazing opportunity that the airline is extending to anyone who may be interesting in paying it forward. In collaboration … [Read More…]

I always like taking my kids to affordable, warm-weather destinations where we can enjoy family-friendly outdoor attractions. For the past several years, our normal go-to spot has been Miami (that’s where we’re en route to now thanks to an awesome Southwest redemption), and aside from Miami and Orlando, I haven’t explored much of Florida with … [Read More…]

One of the greatest freedoms overlooked by most Americans is the freedom to travel the world. I’m still shocked by the actual number of Americans who do not hold a passport. On the other hand, I know many travelers hold more than one passport and will use them to their “advantage†when traveling (such as … [Read More…]

You have been warned – talking about luggage is definitely not the most exciting thing going on in today’s busy world, but since we are all frequent travelers with a common goal to travel well without spending a lot, I figured I’d share my two cents about my latest purchase. After all, it’s been a … [Read More…]

Bright and early at 6:30am this morning, I had the privilege to join United at the retirement event for its “Queen of the Skies†at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The Boeing 747 farewell tour has planned stops at IAH, IAD, EWR, ORD, DEN, and SFO to allow United crew members and aviation enthusiasts a personal … [Read More…]

There’s nothing like a dose of kindness that plants a permanent smile on your face. Over the years, I’ve heard of countless stories of airline and hotel programs going the extra mile to spread happiness over social media, and I am still beaming that I was a recipient of a sweet surprise today. Last night, I … [Read More…]