for and by sophisticated executive travelers
Your Nomad-in-Chief is no longer a virgin. No longer a Virgin virgin, that is. I am writing this high in the sky in a return flight from SFO to BOS aboard Virgin America. I have heard fellow Nomads raving about Virgin for years and so I decided to skip the chance for more miles on United or JetBlue to give the hip alternative a try. So here's … [Read more...]
It was a two-and-a-half day whirlwind business trip to Zurich. No, I wasn't among the elite heading for Davos but rather attending the Horasis annual meeting of CEOs and other executives concerned with sustainable growth. It was full of stimulating conversation with only a fraction of the stress of the gathering up the mountain. The Horasis … [Read more...]
Here's a tale of woe and intrigue from a fellow Nomad who had to fly cross country. The westbound flight on Alaska Airlines was no problem at all. The return flight was booked on American.When I asked her about her trip her first words were, "I'm never flying American again and neither should you." I wanted details. Our traveler was unable to … [Read more...]
The Boston area is home base for your Nomad in Chief so this posting is long overdue. If you choose to extend a business trip through the weekend, there are many things to do in this historic city -- from museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner to the Freedom Trail to walking the Olstead-designed Emerald Necklace … [Read more...]
Traveling to another city or a different country and locating quality nearby attractions just got easier. These interactive travel apps are designed to help executive travelers find the best deals, the best restaurants and everything they need to enjoy the best travel experience. Here are a few of the top apps that no business traveler should be … [Read more...]
This is a guest post from Andrea Spooner, founder of Executive Travel by Andrea. There is no shortage of diversions in this city located in eastern China on the mouth of the Yangtze River. It is a bustling city built for business but with a vast array of interesting experiences waiting for you. We introduce you to three of the best and … [Read more...]
It has been a busy few weeks but fear not, my latest travel intelligence is on the way soon including my stays at Brown's and The Gore in London and Ink48 and Columbus 6 in New York, my experience on BA, and several fabulous meals. Watch for the updates in the next few days. … [Read more...]
It was a lovely (if not eco-friendly) offer that arrived in the mail from American Express the other day: a platinum box filled with colorful brochures touting the benefits of the the Platinum Card including 100,000 bonus points if I spent $1,000 in the first three months. The Platinum Card is attractive for the frequent traveler in that it … [Read more...]
Business cruises are becoming a more common way of getting an inventive think tank together. It's a great way to get the team all in one place - working and relaxing. If you find yourself needing to join or organize a business cruise there are tips to make sure you keep on the green path. To keep yourself striving for an ecologically sound … [Read more...]
It has been interesting to watch the skirmish between American Airlines and the on-line booking sites Expedia and Orbitz. American has withdrawn from these sites and so its fares no longer appear alongside their competitors on these sites. According to a report on NPR, they are envious of Southwest, which achieves higher margins by requiring … [Read more...]
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