Tagged: wifi

Which Airlines Have Free Wi-Fi? And Which Will Charge You to Stay Connected?

If you’re the type of traveler who must stay connected to the internet at all times, it makes sense to factor in the cost of Wi-Fi into the overall price of a flight before…

U.S. Airports with the Most and Least Secure Wi-Fi

You already know that airport Wi-Fi can be maddeningly slow. Did you know it also could be leaving you vulnerable to hackers?That's the conclusion reached by a new study (which you can…

Marriott Brings Hotel Brand Aimed at Millennials to USA

Hotel chains have begun courting Millennials—travelers in their 20s and 30s who have been spending more and more money on trips. Two of the generation's defining characteristics are…

Hotel Satisfaction Nearing Plateau as Perks Become Expected

J.D. Power's annual study measuring hotel guest satisfaction was released this week. The takeaway: while overall satisfaction increased, it appears to be reaching a plateau as…

Maybe Alec Baldwin Was In the Wrong: There Seems to Be Solid Evidence That Cellphones and Other Hand-Held Devices Interfere with Airplane Navigation Systems

The first sentences in a recent Bloomberg News article on cellphones on planes is chilling. "The regional airliner was climbing past 9,000 feet when its compasses went haywire,…

3 Family Cruises for Smarty Pants and Their Parents

As we preach from time to time, all cruises aren't created equal. There are the big mega ships that appeal to excitement seekers wanting a Vegas-y whirl of entertainment options and…

Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip

Grandma's trunk was stuffed with a Purple People Eater, a rhinoceros and a Tickle Monster.But by the time we got to Utah, the kids' interest in that old game, which requires you to…

Halloween at Theme Parks: Ghoulish Goings-on for Every Age Group

Remember when Halloween was a one-night affair? Now the spooky season stretches from mid-September through October, much to the delight of boos and ghouls of all ages. Throughout the…