Tagged With "Junior Flyer Club"
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The National Automobile Museum, Reno (Where Gumbo was #369)
Gumbo was visiting one of America's greatest car museums -- the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
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November 26, 2019: The Masala Chai Men's Club, Jojawar
DrFumblefinger came across a group of elderly turbaned men, enjoying each other's company, some chai and a smoke.
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Three tons of pumpkins take Europe prize
It's the World Series of overweight pumpkins, and the champions are all from Belgium.
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JetBlue, Norwegian link networks
Two airlines with big ambitions find a way to connect their route systems to give passengers many options.
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Shaza Hotels: Experience Middle-Eastern Luxury, Comfort & Class
Sponsored content about a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia.
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Adventurous places to visit in India
Life itself is a fun-filled adventure where we come across alternate twists and turns. Travelling is the best activity that helps us to find quick relief from our hectic schedules. India being blessed with an extensive land diversity, planning an adventurous trip here is something you should never miss on. Indian adventurous locations are characterized by high peaks, fascinating rivers, arduous mountain ranges, exotic wildlife. So, if you are ready to ditch in the boredom of your 9 to 5...
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DOT proposed rule: Service dogs only
The long-running battle over 'emotional support animals' on airliners may be nearing an end with a new DOT rule barring all but certified service dogs.
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How To Plan Your Travel Systematically
Figure out how to design your excursion efficiently: Peruse your underlying considerations: Prompt plans don't permit heaps of pressing and arranging. In this way, begin gathering things once beginning arrangement hits your brain, and you began computing or realized where to go during the current end of the week. This will help you in understanding your get-away better and plan as indicated by the climate you are going in for the host nation. Beginning contemplations will help you in...
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The Best Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations
Looking for a honeymoon destination? Consider these locations in the Caribbean (sponsored content)
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The very best UK Golf Breaks
Golfers -- some suggestions for enjoying your favorite sport in the UK (sponsored content)
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4 Best Things to Do When In Las Vegas
James Parker offers some suggestions for fun activities when in Las Vegas (sponsored content)
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AA talks tough on discount competition, sees change ahead
American Airlines, the world's largest air carrier, isn't planning to let any Davids mess with its Goliath market share. CEO Doug Parker says that if smaller rivals take advantage of fuel price drops to add seats and then discount them to take market...
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A new category grows: Loyalty award consultants
If you've gotten confused at times by all the changes in airline and other loyalty-points plans, and been dazzled by the constantly-changing stream of offers and bonuses—you're not alone, and a small industry of consultants has risen up to show...
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Portland, Oregon - Part II - Exploring
Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there's the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs...
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QM2 to get upgrades, new facilities for 2016
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will go into drydock next May for a month-long update that will include adding single staterooms and more kennels, reflecting several changing trends for cruisers. Cunard says the single rooms are not only because...
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TSA limits PreCheck to those who've paid
TSA PreCheck, the program that allows passengers to go through airport security lines with their shoes and belts on, and their laptops in their luggage, will now be limited to those who actually have paid for it, TSA on Monday ended the program where...
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Alaska and Icelandair shake (cold) hands
Two specialists in cold homelands, Alaska Airways and Icelandair, have signed a deal for code-shares and for reciprocal mileage earning in their loyalty programs. The upshot should be increased availability for Americans visiting Iceland, and more...
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Portland, Oregon - Part III - Escaping
After a week in Portland's restaurants and gardens, we were ready for nature. One of Portland's closest and most popular natural attractions is Multnomah Falls , the second highest, year-round waterfall in the nation. Getting there by car is easy;...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Nathan Moore House (Where Gumbo Was, #121)
This is a tale of one architect, one owner and two houses on the same foundation. It's also, because it's about Frank Lloyd Wright, a tale of a man who really liked to have his way, and resented it when his equally stubborn rich clients got...
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Big change ahead for American's AAdvantage?
AAdvantage as we know it: Taking off, or flying away? Over the past two years, most U.S. airlines, including Delta and United, have shifted their frequent-flyer loyalty programs from points-per-mile-flown to points-per-dollar-spent. American,...
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And then there were none: AAdvantage shifts to points-per-dollar
American Airlines' AAdvantage program, the last major U.S. holdout of the once-traditional one-point-per-mile-flown loyalty system has announced that starting midyear next year it will be shifting to a model that rewards those who spend the most, not...
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Germany cities compete: who's got the worst traffic?
Munich is the city winner for the second year in a row, but Hamburg and Berlin, which are states as well as cities, are way up there, too.
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Bristol's new Brunel museum is a real head trip
A new harborside museum in the British port of Bristol puts visitors inside the head of Victorian Britain's greatest engineer.
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Alaska, Aer Lingus link loyalty programs
Loyalty members will be able to earn and redeem points on flights on either airline, opening more opportunities for both.
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The Maryland State House in Annapolis
Samantha visits one of America's most beautiful government buildings and shares its history.
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Interesting Places to Visit in Singapore
Maria Fedco shares some great ideas on special destinations to see when visiting Singapore.
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Northumbria Gliding Club, Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some great photos of gliding on a crystal clear day in Northumbria.
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Germany: Ein, zwei, drei...how many castles?
The German Castle Club is out to accurately count all the German castles: both those that are, and those that were. It's never been done before.
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The Frick Museum and Gardens, Pittsburgh (Where Gumbo Was #257)
George G visits the lovely Frick House and Gardens in Pittsburgh, and shares the history of the home, its gardens and wonderful car collection!
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Feb. 21, 2018: Miller Park – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Samantha's a fan of baseball parks, and has been to 18 Major League stadiums. Join her for a visit to Milwaukee's!
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel treasures she discovered while visiting Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Valentine’s Day in Goa: 10 Top things to make it best and unforgettable
If you have already planned to spend your vacations in Goa during the time of Valentine’s day, it will be great to enjoy so many activities in Goa. Goa is not only famous for its beaches and happening life but it is also popular for offering a surreal experience to the couples. Still, you didn’t plan to enjoy Valentine’s day in Goa then plan it for coming February as you can enjoy with multiple options in Goa. Some of the most romantic and loving things to do in Goa are: Hit the party at...
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National Atomic Testing Museum, Las Vegas (Where Gumbo was #264)
Gumbo was visiting the Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. If you have any interest in physics or the development of atomic weapons, this is an excellent place to learn more about the historic and social perspective of atomic weapons.
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Central India, Pt.3: Bhopal, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka
Professor Abe's journey to Central India continues with stops in the Bhopal area. Lots to see here, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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The List Of Ultimate Destinations For An Amazing Stag-Do
Planning for a stag do destination may seem daunting, but exciting at the same time. Be it just for the night or the weekend, there are many options to choose from and have a blast just the same. If you have the budget (and the time), you can plan a month long getaway because it’s not every day that your buddy gets hitched. Since it's the last chance for the groom-to-be to enjoy his singledom, it falls upon his friends to throw him a stag party that he will remember forever! And because you...
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Bumped up to Business on Turkish Airlines
Frequent flier Marilyn Jones is surprised to find she's been given the Holy Grail of travelers—an upgrade to the front of the plane.
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Where Gumbo Was, #8: Oslo, Norway
This jaunty houseboat, moored just off Aker Brygge, Oslo's old port area, probably started life as a small fishing vessel. Even painted Pepto-Bismol pink, it's just one of many unusual watercraft you'll see on a short ferry ride across the harbor. On...
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I get to Boomerang to Spain ! Cheap !
I am traveling Spring 2014 from the US to Spain. I wanted to use my American Airlines frequent flier (AAdvantage) miles to best advantage, so to speak. I learned that it is possible to incorporate free domestic layovers into my journey. As I have family in Dallas, that intrigued me. AA's website showed available flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Madrid (MAD) that connect through Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, New York or Miami. AAdvantage rules require that the layover stops must be on...
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Tampa Bay Automobile Museum: 2) the German cars
This is the second in a 4 part series highlighting my visit to the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. You can read part 1, which discusses the history of the Museum and its great Czech car collection by clicking here. Today's post features the...
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Baby born on plane. Ticket, please ?
This raises some questions. If a baby is born inflight, does he qualify for his own seat ?Does he need to hear the pre-flight briefing again ?What would be a good name for the child ? Some possibilities: ...
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Frequent Flyer Strategy - Delta
One strategy we always use when booking any award ticket with Delta is to book my award ticket separately and then make my wife's ticket immediately after. The reason: When you book both together not only will you not receive credit for mileage, which...
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Qatar Airways Joins OneWorld and AAdvantage
http://www.frequentflier.com/blog/american-and-qatar-are-now-frequent-flyer-partners/
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Rogers Center, Toronto, Canada. Where Gumbo was #56
Congratulations to Lynn Miller for recognizing Rogers Center in Toronto. The quiz focused on two pieces of art known as "The Audience" in the northeast and northwest corners of the building, executed by Michael Snow in 1989. Both...
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Step Back in Time With a Stay in Ireland’s Kinnitty Castle
Before I jump into the old-world authenticity that a couple of days at an Irish gothic revival castle can offer, let me give you a little background on Kinnitty Castle in County Offaly, Ireland. (the front of Kinnity Castle) ...
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Labor Day on the Road: AAA
More Americans than anytime in the past 6 years will be traveling at least 50 miles from home on the upcoming Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. The auto club estimates 34.7 million will be traveling (that's about 10% of the population). ...
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A Walk in Greenwich Village
I had the chance to walk around Greenwich Village (see map) for the first time in several years. I know that this is going to sound like a "grandpa is complaining about change again" blog, but I was really disappointed in what I found....
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The Spires of Stockholm: Where Gumbo Was #42
Jonathan L and Mac sniffed out the puzzle picture as a view of Stockholm Cathedral, with the Stampen jazz club in the foreground. I'd hoped the English Happy Hour sign might be a little misleading, but apparently not. The puzzle picture is in...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 3, 2014: British Telepone Box, Malta
The island nation of Malta became part of the British Empire in 1800 after the French were driven out in 1799. They gained their independence in 1964 and the last of the British forces and other personnel left...
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Explore the Intriguing Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
On a visit to Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry wasn't at the top of Samantha's list...but now it might be. Here's her report!