By The Flying Pinto
Aug 04, 2011
Q: I don’t understand why it’s okay to read a regular book during take off and landing, but I have to turn off my Nook? A: This is a great question because I get to express how much I hate asking passengers to turn off their Kindles and Nooks. But, here’s the deal Kindles and [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Jul 21, 2011
What does eating smart have to do with a luggage scale? I’m not sure, but my mom did pack some groceries in her suitcase last week. Why would anyone pack food in their luggage? In her defense she had just gone food shopping when I asked her to fly in for emergency baby sitting duties [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Jun 26, 2011
I discovered a great new way to travel a few years back after the birth of my daughter. Hotel rooms stopped having the same appeal when we traveled as a family. Trapped in one room with our three week old, colicky baby left much to be desired. At least if we had more space we [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Jun 20, 2011
Traveling with children is an adventure that also brings it’s own safety challenges and hazards. Here are a few tips for keeping your little ones safe on travel day: Your child will be out of his or her element, let them know what to expect and how important it will be to stay close. Same [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Jun 08, 2011
Last week I talked about making your trip through security easier by not traveling with liquids and how there are great products out there in solid form. Everything from shampoos and conditioners to make-up. So, what do you do with all those cute little hotel bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotions if you just can’t [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
May 31, 2011
Rewind eighteen years and I could tell you flying was easier, but was it? Yes, some things were definitely easier. Like traveling with your liquids! I had a question a few weeks back on what make-up is best to travel with. Since most women wear liquid foundation, this has become an issue when traveling. As [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
May 11, 2011
Can you believe I’ve never been to St. Louis, MO? That is until Bobby Laurie and I were invited to appear on Great Day St. Louis. What a great time! And, the hospitality! We had the pleasure of being guests of Lumiere Place Casino and hotels, if you’re planning a trip to St. Louis this [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
May 08, 2011
Do you find it necessary to bring everything in your closet when flying to your destination? How many outfits in your suitcase does it take to ease your anxiety? Do you get to your hotel and find out nothing matches and in reality you only have two or three “together” outfits to last a whole [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Apr 05, 2011
Happy Travel Tuesday everyone! This weeks tip is a packing tip. As a single traveler, I recommend you roll your clothes you’ll be surprised at what you can fit. But, as a family I recommend that only the parents bring suitcases. At least until everyone is big enough to lug their own suitcase, the last [...]
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By The Flying Pinto
Mar 31, 2011
Listen up Uniform Divas! This is a service I can get excited about! “Just because you wear a uniform, doesn’t mean you don’t know how to rock it! You race through nylons like nobody’s business, because your job demands them. And after a grueling day, the choice between pounding the pavement for new nylons and [...]
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