Travel recommendation and advise from my 20+ years traveling around the world.
Ashley Rossi How to Survive a Flight in Basic Economy Recently, United and American joined Delta to offer an option called “basic economy” to compete with no-frills, low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier. As with all things, you get what you pay for, and in the case of basic economy, that’s truly just the essentials. Each airline has its own definition of what essentials are included, but the... 
By Christine Sarkis If you want to arrive in a far-flung destination rested and ready to go, you’ll need to master the art of getting good sleep on overnight flights. While it may seem like an impossible task, there are ways to improve your sleep quality on long-haul flights. Here are nine simple tips—from what to wear, to how you can trick your mind and body into sleeping upright—that will have you... 
Cliffside Restaurant Cut into the side of a mountain, almost like a superhero’s hideout, and overlooking the Adriatic Sea, is a restaurant with one of the most striking views you’ll find anywhere in the world. The Grotta Palazzese hotel restaurant sits 74 feet above sea level, built directly into a jagged cliff in Polignano a Mare in southern Italy’s Puglia region. The romantic lighting... 
by Melanie Lieberman Plenty of things can make a flight unpleasant: rough skies, weather-related cancelations and delays, even tarantulas roaming the cabin mid-flight. But how an airline’s staff and crew handle these mishaps—and treats passengers—can turn an annoying (or creepy-crawly) situation into a complete nightmare. Customer service is one of the few things airlines have total control over, but... 
Nov 23 2016 Update: Delta Customer Care contacted me and offered the following which is appreciated so I wanted to post this update with what the compensations and goodwill gestures are: Checks: “After reviewing your claim, compensation is due in accordance with the EU recommendations (EU 261). I’ll request two checks, each in the amount of $639.32 equivalent to EUR 600. Please allow enough time for... 