My year in travel 2016 was a busy one that’s for sure. 2016 was a busy year for me in general where I got a puppy named Hector; which is the best thing I’ve done in years. Business wise I had an amazing year in 2016 and I look forward to some new big things […]
SPG Amex Holiday Challenge in San Diego
December 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
When the good people from the Starwood Preferred Guest® Card from American Express (SPG Amex) give you a holiday challenge for the 5th year running, you’re obliged to take it! I was challenged to book a holiday stay anywhere there was a Starwood hotel in the country using points to help illustrate how there are […]
Win a GoPro Hero in My Go Bag Giveaway
November 30, 2016 by 1 Comment
It’s that time of year again where you can win a GoPro Hero in my Go Bag Giveaway in association with Allianz Travel Insurance. The Go Bag has been a popular giveaway the last 3 years and this year its filled with some fun stuff aside from just the GoPro Hero. Being as though I […]
ScholarTrips Help Students Study Abroad
October 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever listened to any of my interviews, I always say that studying abroad in college was the best thing I ever did. It opened my mind to the world and really changed my life completely. Had I not studied abroad I’d never have done 90% of the travel I have done and that […]
10 of the Most Beautiful Places in the World
September 27, 2016 by 15 Comments
I thought about doing a 30 best list for the most beautiful places in the world but then I reconsidered and figured I would keep it shorter and sweeter. Then I thought of calling it the 10 most beautiful places in the world but then that was too definitive and I know people will lose […]
The 2016 US Open With SPG Amex
September 9, 2016 by 3 Comments
I love tennis. I mean I really love tennis! I’ve been to the final of 3 of the 4 grand slam tournaments and plan to go to the Wimbledon final next year. I’ve also been to most of the Masters 1000 events around the world and can talk tennis history with anyone. Living in New […]
The Eagle Creek Load Warrior Carry On Bag from TravelSmith
August 30, 2016 by 8 Comments
I always get asked about travel gear, especially bags. I never check bags unless absolutely necessary because it’s such a waste of time and potentially a lot of money. As you know I work with TravelSmith, one of the leading online travel clothing and gear retailers. Each month I feature a product or products that […]
The 10 Most Memorable Trips of My Life
August 29, 2016 by 23 Comments
When you’ve traveled as much as I have things tend to blend together. There’s that famous travel quote, “I’ve seen more than I can remember and I remember more than I’ve seen”. I can say that’s pretty accurate. However, some trips are more memorable than others. Here are my 10 most memorable trips. 1. Reaching […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Coverage Regarding the Italian Earthquake
August 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
As most of you know by now, a strong earthquake struck central Italy, killing and injuring many and destroying many structures. My sympathies go out to those who have been impacted by this terrible disaster. As many of you know, I work with Allianz Travel Insurance as an ambassador. I thought it was important to […]
170 Million Americans Have Not Taken a Vacation in the Last Year
August 18, 2016 by 2 Comments
Americans remain vacation deprived according to the seventh annual Allianz Travel Insurance Vacation Confidence Index. It found that more than 170 million Americans have not taken a vacation in the last year. This is crazy to me and it says to me that Americans are still leaving a lot of paid vacation days on the […]
