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Greig Waddell at About.com reports that the 2008 on-time ratings for the airlines are out. Hawaiian Airlines tops the list at 90% so I guess I should plan more trips to Hawaii. That performance wouldn't have anything to do with the fine island weather, would it? Second is Southwest at 80.5%. I would think that they benefit from their … [Read more...]
It's a busy travel week and we know you'll want to make the most of your journey. Here's what we're recommending for reading and listening this week: Non-fiction: The Brand Bubble: The Looming Crisis in Brand Value and How to Avoid It. This is critical reading for those interested in the value of brands. The authors' research shows that … [Read more...]
Your Nomad-in-Chief made a brief visit to New York last week. These are penurious times and so I was delighted to find a room at the Park 79 Hotel for just $99. It is a basic property: no bar, no restaurant, no business center. But the sheets were clean, the water was hot, and there were plenty of towels so one can't complain too much. The WiFi was … [Read more...]
Not every great restaurant is in a major urban area. Here are three recommendations from fellow Nomads: "La Campania (in Waltham, MA). ...they have a fantastic wine list and I have a consistently-great experience each time I go (which is quarterly, at least)." The Fireplace (Brookline, MA) is elegant, friendly, and easily accessible on the … [Read more...]
We've received great responses to our request for restauant recommendations to share with our fellow Nomads. Here are a few; more tomorrow. Please send us yours if you haven't already. "Just back from Vancouver, British Columbia, and I had my second good dining experience at AquaRiva, a bright, modern restaurant facing Canada Place and the … [Read more...]
Fellow Nomad Brian Duggan has just launched a new site, www.conferencebites.com where he will bring the best nuggets from conferences around the globe. Check it out. … [Read more...]
It's easy to put on a few pounds when you travel a lot. Those big hotel breakfasts, a lunch meeting, another meeting over dinner -- even if you are dedicated in using the hotel gym, the calories add up. The New York Times' Mark Bittman has a plan in his new book, Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating. In short, Bittman's plan is to eat like … [Read more...]
One of our fellow Nomads recently shared some of her favorite San Francisco restaurants. Our job, of course, is to pass them on to you. Enjoy - and let us know your opinions. Don't forget to share your favorites as well. Gitane -- Near Union Square -- simple, approachable bistro fare emblematic of the Basque region. Michael Mina -- Near Union … [Read more...]
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