by Janice Hough | Aug 4, 2026
Increasingly, it’s a cashless world. It was several years ago, in Amsterdam, when we entered our first store that only accepted credit cards. They didn’t take cash at all; a rubber duck store, of all places. Now, an increasing number of merchants accept...
by Janice Hough | Jul 28, 2026
Is a “guaranteed late arrival” always guaranteed? Always check. Years ago, many hotels would accept reservations without a credit card, but only hold the rooms until, say, 4 or 6 p.m. A credit card guaranteed late arrival, but also meant travelers that...
by Janice Hough | Jul 21, 2026
5 airport danger points where infrequent fliers slow things down. There’s a scene in the movie “Up in the Air” that made most regular travelers either laugh or shake their heads in rueful agreement — George Clooney is telling his assistant about...
by Janice Hough | Jul 14, 2026
When you have problems during airline travels, find a person to help you rather than depending on technology My client had a business class ticket to Paris from Newark, which meant the trip should have been a pleasure. Even with delays due to bad weather in New York,...
by Janice Hough | Jul 8, 2026
In a high-tech world, it is good to have low-tech vacation travel tips. If you are reading this blog, you’re more than likely already a savvy traveler and have heard and read thousands of holiday travel tips before. You’re familiar with the litany of: show...
