White Towns to Ronda and Granada
Sometimes plans don’t meet expectations. That was the story of today — filled with spectacular natural panoramas, ho-hum sights, too many tourists, changes to loved locations and disappointing restaurants.
Take Seville slowly
Once, I used to scramble from sight to sight trying to squeeze in as much experience as possible. Today, enjoying what I visit to the fullest is far more important than visiting everything.
To merge or not to merge
The airline world is roiling with merger talk. Delta and Northwest have announced their engagement and the betting is whether they will make it to the altar. The other airlines are assessing how their world will change.
Seville to Cordoba and back
Mondays in Seville are quiet, not the day to plan for sightseeing. The Alcazar is closed, the market is basically shut down and many restaurants make Monday their day of rest. It seemed like a perfect day for Cordoba.
Islam in Spain
During the Islamic period Spain grew into one of the major cultural capitals of the western world. Spain led the civilized Middle Eastern and Mediterranean world in philosophy, agriculture, medicine, literature and the arts.
Mount Vernon Mother’s Day
On the weekend of May 10-11 Mount Vernon will be celebrating Mother’s Day hosted by Lady Washington.
AA: FAA reneged on hand-shake
The mass cancellation of American Airlines MD-80 flights last month would not have happened if the FAA stuck with an earlier agreement.
Smart Packing saves airline fees
With the newly instituted “second-checked-bag charge” packing light is more important than ever. Smart Packing by Susan Foster helps keep luggage light.
FAA bill sent back to committee
The FAA reauthorization bill has been sent back to the Senate Finance Committee to iron out some non-aviation issues.
Where’s the travel leadership?
Headlines scream about airport problems, flight cancellations, air traffic jams, aircraft maintenance glitches, lost luggage, a passengers’ bill of rights, pilot shortages, cramped seating - the list goes on and on. We all know the problems. But where is the leadership in the travel industry or in the government offering solutions? Charlie Leocha lets off some steam.