You might think that's a good thing. But I'm not talking about the kind of baggage you shed after one of those breakthrough therapy sessions. No I'm talking about the kind you pack to take on a trip. Forget your pregnant self, your kids gear, your sporting equipment - if...

Memorial Day weekend serves as the official kick-off to the long-awaited summer travel season for families across the nation. The holiday weekend is also used as a barometer for what to expect in the weeks and months of leisure travel to come.

This Memorial Day sent a clear message....

Admittedly, I already liked Richard Branson. He's got the accent, long (but not too long) wavy locks, and that I-know-I'm-good swagger. His brand is him.

And Virgin has to be the sexiest airline. Wouldn't we all want to fly Upper Class, their version of first class? Ah,...

Travel and carbon emissions make for a "hot topic" these days, so to speak, thanks to concerns about global climate change. So these days I'm thinking a lot about what it means to travel responsibly, and whether that means traveling less, or just traveling smarter.

I know this is...

Over the river and above the woods to Grandmother's house we go -- for Thanksgiving! (Or at least that's how it will be for the 27 million Americans who are flying to our turkey feasts.) And just think, the pilgrims gave thanks just for food. But we millennium gatherers...

Do you ever wonder what's happening to air travel these days? I do. Often. Of course, I fly a lot, but even if you only take a few flights a year, there's a good chance you'll be taking one this upcoming holiday season. If you're reading this, you've probably heard...