Planning Your Flight - Timing is Everything

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

I live in Hawaii and travel frequently to Thailand and other Asian countries. I can choose from five different airlines all departing within 2 hours of each other. The difference is &ndash 4 of them arrive at around midnight and one arrives at 4 PM. Trust me &ndash arriving in Bangkok at [...]

Airlines and Passengers With Disabilities

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Over 40 million Americans have disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act and the Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that implements it set out procedures designed to ensure that these individuals have the same opportunity as anyone else to enjoy a pleasant flight. Here are some of the major provisions of the rule.
* A person may [...]

Going to Pattaya? You Must Be Crazy!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

What used to be a small, sleepy fishing village is now a tourist destination for millions of single men every year. Married men are also welcome but for some reason forget that they have a wife and family back home. Something about the attitude of the Thai women.
With the new International Airport, Suvarnabhumi, [...]

Arrival and Claiming Your Bags

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Report any problems to the airline before leaving the airport; insist on filling out a form. Open your suitcase immediately when you get to where you are staying. Any damage to the contents or any pilferage should be immediately reported to the airline by telephone. Make a note of the date and time of the [...]

Travel And Terrorism

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

The first and best protection is to avoid travel to areas where there has been a persistent record of terrorist attacks or kidnappings.
Most terrorist attacks are the result of careful planning. Just as a car thief will first be attracted to an unlocked car with the key in the ignition, terrorists are looking for [...]

Getting From the Bangkok Airport to Pattaya

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

You actually have a few choices for your ride to Pattaya. You can go the cheap route &ndash take a taxi to the bus station, catch the bus to Pattaya, and then get another taxi to your hotel.
You can share a ride &ndash either with someone you met at an online Pattaya forum or [...]

14 Tips for a Stress Free Flight

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Traveling can be a stressful event and airplane travel is tops on the list of the stressors that we experience on what is supposed to be an exciting and fun event. A few simple steps can remove most of the stress of air travel.
Things to do before travel day:
1) Pack your bags. Make sure all your [...]

Responding To Terrorism And Travel Overseas

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Terrorist acts occur unpredictably, making it impossible to protect yourself absolutely. The first and best protection is to avoid travel to areas where there has been a persistent record of terrorist attacks or kidnappings.
Most terrorist attacks are the result of careful planning. Just as a car thief will first be attracted to an [...]

What You Can Do To Avoid A Terrorist Attack

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Having an anti-terror/force protection plan is mandatory for military trips and should be completed by anyone taking an overseas trip.
Most terrorist attacks are the result of careful planning. Just as a car thief will first be attracted to an unlocked car with the key in the ignition, terrorists are looking for the most accessible [...]

Getting To Pattaya In 23 Easy Steps

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Here is a step-by-step tip sheet on how to get to Pattaya.
1. Save your money all year for your vacation. Not counting airfare, budget for $150 US dollars per day.
2. Apply for and get your passport. Get a visa also if you are staying long term
3. Book your flight and hotel. You can do this online [...]