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G. Rhodes
Jul 25, 20205 min read
Ready to Travel? Here's What to Expect at the Airport
If you’re anything like me, you’re still itching to take to the skies again even though everything’s different now. Yes, the coronavirus...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 18, 20207 min read
The Paris of South America
Once we settled in to the stunning Palacio Duhau #ParkHyatt, we stopped by the concierge desk to arrange an afternoon tour of Buenos...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 11, 20206 min read
US Carriers Eye Staffing Cuts
Let's dig into what we know so far about US Government economic assistance to the largest domestic airlines those of us in America rely...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 4, 20206 min read
We're Off to Argentina
Travel is nearly always rewarding as we explore new places and learn new things. Such was the case several years ago when my son and I...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 27, 20205 min read
The Boeing 7X7
We took a detailed look at the #Boeing 747 in our post of May 16 titled “Queen of the Skies.” The “jumbo” was introduced in 1970, and was...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 20, 20205 min read
The Last Frontier
We always wanted to take an Alaskan Cruise and jumped at the opportunity several years ago when some friends also indicated their...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 13, 20205 min read
Hospitality Hammered But Hopeful
COVID-19’s impact on the hospitality industry has been devastating. With the abrupt halt to business and leisure travel, occupancy rates...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 6, 20207 min read
Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society
It’s no secret I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately, it may...
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G. Rhodes
May 30, 20205 min read
Travel Demand Inches Up
As states begin to ease restrictions put in place during lockdown, there are some signs showing a slight rise in travel for late May...
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G. Rhodes
May 23, 20207 min read
Visiting the “Valley Isle“
It’s no secret I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately, it may...
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G. Rhodes
May 16, 20206 min read
Queen of the Skies
There isn’t an AvGeek worthy of the name who doesn’t have his or her favorite aircraft. For me, it’s always been the #Boeing 747,...
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G. Rhodes
May 9, 20206 min read
Come To Kauai With Us
It’s no secret that I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately,...
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G. Rhodes
May 2, 20207 min read
Airline Earnings Evaporate
The biggest airlines in the nation recently reported their first quarter earnings and, as expected, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 25, 20205 min read
Aloha
It’s no secret that I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately,...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 18, 20207 min read
Airlines Respond as Downturn Worsens
Many of us have seen our travel plans for April and May thrown into disarray with flight disruptions and international border closings...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 11, 20206 min read
The New Frontier
It’s no secret that I love to travel and I’m guessing you share my interest as well since you’re reading this blog post. Unfortunately,...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 4, 20206 min read
The Industry's Stepped Up
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its seemingly relentless spread, the travel industry continues its downward spiral. Cruises...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 28, 20207 min read
A Very Long but Great Trip Home
All too soon after my sojourn in Singapore and Bali, it was time to head home. I arranged transportation with the Ritz-Carlton to take me...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 21, 20204 min read
Rough Seas Ahead for All
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on all aspects of the travel industry. Airlines around the globe are on a...
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G. Rhodes
Mar 14, 20206 min read
Airlines Slammed as Demand Plummets
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’ve heard all about the Coronavirus that first appeared in Wuhan, China...
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