This year after President Obama’s visit to Cuba, restrictions began to ease even more for American travel to Cuba. As of April 21, 2016 the Treasury Department once again amended its rules for Americans interested in travel to Cuba. Commercial flights will begin soon, so it’s definitely time to plan your…
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April 2, 2016 – H. Savinar Luggage, Canoga Park, CA. Call (818) 703-1313 to RSVP
April 9, 2016 – Landmark Luggage, Valley West Mall, Des Moines, IA. Call (515) 223-0999 to RSVP
April 9, 2016 – Landmark Luggage, One Pacific Place, Omaha, NE. Call (402) 392-2500 to RSVP
April 16, 2016 – Landmark Luggage, West Town…
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I was in Italy last month and once again I was reminded of how easy and cheap it is to travel in Italy by train. Don’t get me wrong, hiring a car is great for exploring the countryside. But, traveling Italy by train is convenient, fast, relatively cheap and…
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Over the past weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Peter Greenberg. He is a fellow speaker at the Travel & Adventure Shows and during some down time, we sat down for a quick chat. A multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and producer, Peter Greenberg is Americaʼs most…
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March 5-6, 2016 – Various lectures at the Santa Clara Convention Center with the Bay Area Travel Show, Santa Clara, CA. Use promo code SOCIAL for discounted tickets.
March 8-10, 2016 – Travel Goods Association Show. Las Vegas, NV
March 12, 2016 – Rooten’s Travel Center, Irvine, CA. Call (949) 250-0774 to RSVP
March 18-19, 2016 – Various…
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For decades, Americans have been barred from traveling to Cuba but we still continue to dream of visiting our neighbor in the Caribbean. Thanks to the easing of sanctions by the Obama Administration, Cuba is no longer the forbidden fruit of travel for US Citizens. Since the restrictions have…
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Cyber crime and digital theft are on the rise and are serious concerns for travelers. Public and semi-public Wi-Fi networks have become a mainstay for accessing the internet, messaging, checking email and data apps. Unfortunately, this leaves travelers open to stolen passwords, usernames, and credit card numbers. Often unencrypted,…
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Whenever I can, I try to travel with a carry on bag or luggage. This is my self imposed limit and it’s the same whether I’m traveling for 2 weeks or 6 weeks abroad. Folding and rolling has been a well known method of packing for smart travelers. On…
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February 6, 2016 9:30 am – Savinar Luggage Call 818-703-1313 to RSVP. Free.
February 20-21, 2016 – Various lectures at the Washington Convention Center with the Washington DC Travel Show, Washington DC. Use promo code SOCIAL for discounted tickets.
Feb 27-28, 2016 – Various lectures at the Long Beach Convention Center with the Los Angeles Travel…
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A longer plane ride, whether across the country or international, is not everyone’s favorite part of travel. The flying process is taxing on the body. Longer flights can cause dehydration and have a negative impact on the immune system. Whether you are taking advantage of entertainment, working or reading,…
Angel Castellanos
Pasadena, CA
I'm a US based travel expert and spend my time teaching people how to travel well, smart and often. I'm passionate about travel and helping people save time & money. This blog, or travel lounge, is a collection of my practical travel advice and experiences from traveling 12-14 weeks internationally each year. I believe that travel has never been easier and that everyone can achieve their travel dreams. Happy Travels!