It’s been tough sledding for many US airlines since Cuba has been accessible to US citizens. Originally deemed a goldmine, significant numbers of flights have been reduced to the Caribbean nation. So it probably doesn’t come as a big surprise but an annual survey by leading travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance is reporting that Americans are […]
36 Holes in Scottsdale, Arizona
May 2, 2017 by 12 Comments
I just got back from Scottsdale, Arizona for the 3rd time this year. As you know, I am a golf fanatic and went to business school in Arizona. So it’s a place that I love going and have some roots there. In fact, I am actually looking at houses out there as well and considering […]
Tips for Female Travelers Heading to Cuba
May 1, 2017 by 9 Comments
This is a guest post by my friend Colleen Fogerty written by her and based on her recent experience in Cuba. For more on Cuba, check out my 5 Essential Places to Visit in Cuba, Americans Should Manage Expectations on Havana and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: What It’s Really Like. When my friend called me up one day and […]
The New Travelers Protection Plan From Allianz Travel Insurance
April 27, 2017 by 4 Comments
I am an ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance and am a huge proponent of travel insurance. I always believe in protecting assets like yourself and your trip because ‘stuff’ happens as they say! I have an annual travel insurance plan because of the amount I travel. But that plan is not for everyone. Allianz Travel Insurance […]
How to Visit Perito Moreno from El Calafate
April 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
After my two days in Ushuaia I flew up to El Calafate. El Calafate exists basically for 2 reasons. The new airport is there and it’s the gateway to Parque Nacional de las Glacieres, El Chalten and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. This is really the only reason to visit El Calafate. Here is how […]
Two Days in Ushuaia, Argentina
April 5, 2017 by 4 Comments
Ushuaia is one of those places on every travelers list even if they don’t realize it. It’s so enticing all the way at the bottom of the world. It’s the southernmost city on the world, a main gateway to Antarctica and a city of over 85,000 people. Ushuaia is definitely Argentinian but it’s completely geared […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Announces Innovations for the TravelSmart App
March 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
As a global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance, I know that one of the most frequent complaints that insurance companies hear from customers involves the claims process. Customers often feel that the process is too cumbersome, time consuming and doesn’t meet the needs of today’s on-the-go consumer. In order to improve the claims filing process, […]
My Upcoming Atlantic Odyssey Expedition
March 20, 2017 by 19 Comments
The time has finally arrived. I booked my Atlantic Odyssey expedition with Oceanwide-Expeditions back in June. I will be sailing on the MV Plancius and the total time onboard will be 27 days. I embark Sunday from Ushuaia, Argentina; which is the southernmost city in the world. I disembark nearly 4 weeks later on Ascension […]
Long Weekend in Scottsdale
March 14, 2017 by 15 Comments
A long weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona is the perfect amount of time to get your feet wet for how awesome it is. A lot of people overlook Scottsdale and the Phoenix area in general for other destinations in the Southwest like Las Vegas, Southern California or even Santa Fe. That’s fine with me, as it […]
My Latest TV Segment
March 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Here is my latest TV segment. I was on CGTN a division of CCTV or the Chinese News Network. I have done their shows several times and I really enjoy doing them because you get plenty of time to talk and they don’t interrupt you like they do on US Cable News! So in my […]
