Alternative airports can save the day.

by | Feb 24, 2017

Alternative airports can make a world of difference when faced with delays. Those of us who live near San Francisco don’t get much sympathy from the rest of the United States when it comes to weather. But this year — one of the rainiest on record— has been...

Travel agent benefit may be the best travel insurance

by | May 20, 2016

One of my clients, a local doctor, comments to me that when she mentions using a travel agent,  some of her colleagues and friends often react with surprise — “You still use a travel agent?” “Are there still travel agents?” “Is...

5 grinches of holiday flight boarding

by | Dec 16, 2014

Many people love to go somewhere over the holidays. Few love the travel process. Flights are full and lines are long. Plus, in the Northern Hemisphere, winter can play havoc with flight schedules. Lately, with all the hassles and issues, one of the worst parts of...

The glamour of business travel?

by | May 13, 2014

As airline travel becomes increasingly an ordeal for the average flier, many travelers cast envious eyes towards those lucky enough to be in business class. For many business travelers, it’s not just front-cabin airline travel, but taxis and limos instead of...