Sizzlin' Sand Scenes, Prime Party Spots And Great Bars By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I got the idea for this song while listening to Radio TropRock on the computer when a song came on by a musician named Jeff Dayton titled "My Favorite Beach." And that got me to thinking about MY favorite beaches. So I have put together my list, below. It is … [Read more...]
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BlendJet Portable Blender Review For Making Smoothies & Cocktails
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Lifestyle Blogger If you're like me, as mobile as a phone and often on the go, then it's great to have a portable device to toss in the backpack in order to whip up a quick drink. That's what the BlendJet is, a mini portable blender you can take with you to the beach, a pool party, picnic or other on-the-go location. The plug is a USB port … [Read more...]
America Gets Back To Business With Reopening Of Bars, Restaurants, Hotels & Activities
America is open again, with bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, salons, and other entertainment-oriented businesses back, well, in business. The COVID-19 shutdown caused the country to stop to a halt like a speeding car that suddenly ran up on a red light. The state of New Jersey for example, that is known for its legal gambling, was ordered on March 16th by Gov. Phil Murphy … [Read more...]
The PubClub.com Travel Book Chapter 2: First Trip To Amsterdam
Wide-Eyed American Experiences Europe's Sin City By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have long been encouraged by friends who enjoy my writing to sit down and write a book. But instead of going to a publisher, I am writing it here on my blog. This is a travelogue of stories from my travels all around the world. Chapter 1 details my thoughts, … [Read more...]
How Clean Is Your Hotel? You’ll Be Able To See When Post COVID-19 Travel Resumes
Cleanliness A Top Priority For Travelers And Hotels Are Willing To Show It To You By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger How clean is your hotel? Well, you'll be able to see for yourself in the post COVID-19 lockdown. As people return to traveling – albeit cautiously – they have one new priority that tops pricing, location and amenities: … [Read more...]
The PubClub.com Travel Book Chapter 1: First Trip To The Greek Islands
A Rookie European Traveler Visits Athens Mykonos, Ios & Santorini And All The Experiences That Came With It By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have long been encouraged by friends who enjoy my writing to sit down and write a book. But instead of going to a publisher, I am writing it here on my blog. This is a travelogue of stories from my … [Read more...]
Mystical Golf In Myrtle Beach, S.C., Offers Two Summer Stay & Play Packages
Scottish-Themed Resort Has Three Courses A "magical" golf club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering a stay-and-play package that allows for play on all three of its golf courses. Mystical Golf, which has a castle on its grounds, a Scottish-style layout with few trees but lots of hazards and a Scottish theme, has three-day packages now thru Labor Day (Sept. … [Read more...]
10 Best Social Distancing Travel Destinations In Florida
Secluded Beaches & Quaint Towns Abound In The Sunshine State By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before the COVID-19 crisis, a significant number of travelers spent a lot of seeking out secluded destinations away from the crowds where the could isolate, have romantic moments with their significant other or just to be in a peaceful place to … [Read more...]
10 Best Social Distancing Travel Destinations In California
By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Travel Blogger California is know as being a crowded place, and that is certainly the case in many areas. But it's a big state and there are plenty of spots where you can be alone, or practically alone. As Americans starts to eye traveling again, PubClub.com presents this series of scenic and fun places to go where you don't have to worry … [Read more...]
PubClub.com Virtual Destination Of The Week: Key West, Florida
Sunsets, Bars & Explaining Keys Disease By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Travel is a lot about dreaming – dreaming about going to a destination, about returning to a favorite place, about fantasizing about being at a place. And while we can't go anywhere right now, PubClub.com is providing a look at the fun elements of spots around the world, … [Read more...]
10 Best Social Distancing Travel Destinations In The USA
Top Secluded Travel Spots For the CoVID-19 Era Traveler By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of these days, we're going to be getting back on airplanes, going on road trips and heading to travel destinations. Yet we're still going to have to keep our social distance. Well, in case you have forgotten, there are places where we used to love to … [Read more...]
PubClub.com Virtual Destination Of The Week: The City Of New Orleans
The Big Easy Is Big On Fun & Entertainment By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Just because we are on lockdown and can't travel anyplace does not mean we cannot dream about traveling to places. With that in mind we present the PubClub.com Virtual Destination of the Week: the city of New Orleans. NOLA is called the Big Easy because there's … [Read more...]
PubClub.com’s Virtual Destination Of The Week: Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
#StayHome Travel Dreams Can Be Found In This Pacific Paradise By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Just because we're stuck #athome and can't travel doesn't mean we can't dream of travel while we are stuck at home. So to brighten your day I am presenting PubClub.com's virtual destination of the week, the Pacific paradise of Waikiki Beach, … [Read more...]
Reno-Tahoe Territory Using Webcams To Provide A Virtual Travel Experience
Live Looks At Lake Tahoe, Virginia City & Other Destinations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With travel shut down due to the COVID-19 situation, there are still destinations you can visit without leaving your home. One is the Reno-Tahoe Territory by use of its many webcams. There are several showing the diversity of this area around the … [Read more...]
Why The Travel Industry Will Still Suffer After The COVID-19 Pandemic Passes
Back To The Workplace And Lack Of Money Will Keep Would-Be Travelers At Home By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The travel industry can't wait for people to start traveling again, but when the COVID-19 pandemic is over and people are cleared to get outside again, it hardly means things will immediately get back to normal. In fact, in the wake of the … [Read more...]
We’re Stuck At Home But Can Still Dream About Traveling – The Travel Blogger
COVID-19 Pandemic Opens The Door To Creative Thinking By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger We have basically been ordered to stay in our homes or apartments and even if we wanted to go somewhere, no place is open, all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But rather than shutting doors, we can use this time to open new doors to travel and … [Read more...]
Running Around – But Not From – The Coronavirus Outbreak Pandemic
It Was Quiet, Almost Eerily Quiet By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I went for a run today. That's a typical activity for me but this was a bit different than usual. It was the first full day of pretty much the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak COVID-19 pandemic. And it was a different feeling than any other day. On the one hand, … [Read more...]
An American’s Story Of Flying Back To The U.S. & The COVID 19 Airport Screening Process
Airport Screening & Coronavirus Effects On A Now-Struggling Musician By Evyn Charles, Special To PubClub.com My name is Evyn Charles. I make the bulk of my living as live musical performer (singer-guitarist); a small portion of my income is from songwriter-composer work. I traveled from my home in Los Angeles to my native France on February 23 and landed at … [Read more...]
With Coronavirus Crisis Now Is The Time To Find Cheap Travel Deals
Incredible Airline Fares, 25% Off Hotels Among Deep Discounts By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Flights from Los Angeles to Denver as cheap as $200. During the peak of ski season! Flights from the West Coast to Hawaii as cheap as $250. Feeling like visiting Paris? It's only $278 on American from JFK. A flight from that airport to Miami is just $58 on … [Read more...]
United’s Policy On The Coronavirus Crisis – A Letter From The CEO
Airline Announces Free Flight Changes For Next 12 Months United Airlines has announced its policy and procedures for the coronavirus outbreak. This is a letter sent out by CEO Oscar Munoz, e-mailed to MilagePlus members. Here is that letter: "I consider you part of our United family and your safety remains our highest priority. "We are in the business of … [Read more...]
New Orleans Fat Tuesday Weather Forecast – No Rain
The Parades Roll & The Party Rolls On Under Cloudy Conditions By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The parades roll rain or shine – as does the tremendous party – and the weather forecast for Fat Tuesday in New Orleans is one that will have people dancing in the streets. The weather will be cloudy and a bit cool, with a high of 67. Yes, no sunshine. But … [Read more...]
Tainted Water Doesn’t Taint Carnival Celebration In Rio
Fat Tuesday Still A Big Party In Brazil The Carnival party is now history in Brazil – as well as in several other locations around the world – and in Rio a case of tainted drinking water did little to taint the annual celebration. A "safe" organism has caused water that is cloudy and smells like clay, causing people to drink only bottled water. The State Company of … [Read more...]
How To Avoid The Coronavirus When Traveling
5 Tips For Taking Precautions To Limit Exposure By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Writer With cruise ships being denied docking in several countries, people being placed in quarantine, and, sadly, even deaths, the Coronavirus is a serious issue and travelers need to be informed about it and on the alert during their travelers. There is some good news, tho, and … [Read more...]
How To Take Great Travel Photos From Behind A Glass Window
This Simple Photography Tip Will Eliminate The Glare In Your Pictures By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Don't you just hate it. You're in a scenic area but are behind a glass wall or window and can't get a good picture because of the glare. You're trying to take a photo while in a car, on a train or from a glass-enclosed observation post such as one at … [Read more...]
Adventure Company Offering Northern Lights Tours From A Hot Air Balloon
Aurora In The Sky Goes Airborne For A Unique Travel Experience For those who want to get "up close" to the Northern Lights – closer than you can get by being on the ground, certainly – a company in Sweden is offering a unique experience: to see the Northern Lights from a hot air balloon. Aurora In The Sky – a new subsidiary of Aurora Safari Camp from parent Off … [Read more...]
Susan Sarandon Becomes Global Brand Ambassador For Fairmont Hotels
Thelma & Louise Star Campaign To Be Revealed This Spring Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, famous for her roles in movies such as Louse in Thelma & Louise but more recognized by PubClub.com for playing Janice in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has signed on to be the Global Brand Ambassador for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Ms. Sarandon will star in a … [Read more...]
A Jimmy Buffett ‘No Plane On Sunday’ Experience During An Amtrak Train Travel Trip
Unexpected Delay And A Caribbean Attitude By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – There’s a song by Jimmy Buffett called “No Plane On Sunday” in which he gets stuck in the Caribbean because the plane he was to fly out on was broken and nobody was getting off the island. “No plane on Sunday,” the lyrics go, “maybe one come on … [Read more...]
Watch Out For Cleaning Fees & Other Charges When Booking Airbnb & VRBO
Short-Term Rentals Have Their Equivalent Of Hotel Resort Fees By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The price looks unbelievable. Hard to believe. And while the price may be right, it might not be right on by the time you book it. Like hotel resort fees, people posting places for rent on Airbnb and VRBO have a dirty little secret of their own. They … [Read more...]
Road Trip To Cleveland’s Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame
Ride Along With A Press Photographer For 'Play It Loud – Instruments Of Rock 'n Roll' Opening Event By Jack Fleming, Special To PubClub.com If you are visiting Ohio and looking for something unique and historical to do while in the Buckeye State, then look no further than Cleveland’s own Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. My friend Carrie Masterson and I did just … [Read more...]
Tips On How To Tip At Restaurants & Bars When Traveling In America
The Do's And Don'ts And The Unwritten Rules Of Tipping By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When my friend from Oz was visiting me in California, she was confused about how, where and how much to tip when we went out to eat and drink. Which was quite often, I must say. She was about as confused as I was trying to figure out the coins when I went to … [Read more...]
What It’s Like To Be An Airbnb Host
An Expert Talks About The Challenges & Rewards Of Hosting Traveling Guests By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have a friend who was an Airbnb host for a year and a half who tells PubClub.com of the challenges and rewards of being a host. I am not including the person's name and location because the city shut down room-share services and he no longer … [Read more...]
L.A. To Vegas High-Speed Train A Great Plan But Has This Major Weakness
Virgin Trains USA Providing Non-Stop Service From, Well, Victorville By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Imagine sitting in a comfortable chair with plenty of personal space, a bottle of champagne in front of you (or a beer or in my case, a rum drink), relaxed and doing cheers with your friends and others around you while speeding to Las … [Read more...]
L.A. To Vegas High-Speed Train To Start Construction In 2020
Virgin Trains USA Building Track That Roll Right to The Las Vegas Strip By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A high-speed train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is not only in the works but will be on the rails in the very near future. It will initially go from Victorville to the LV Strip and could be start carrying passengers in 2023. Virgin … [Read more...]
Florida With The Family: Things To Do in Tampa, Orlando And Miami
Thinking about visiting Florida with your family? You’ve come to the right place! There’s plenty of fun stuff for you to do during your visit to the sunshine state, and there’s a reason why it’s such a popular destination for the whole family. There’s something to do for everyone! With that in mind, today we’d like to share a few of the highlights with you so that you can … [Read more...]
A Warning About Traveling On Delta Air Lines – And Other Airlines, Too
Traveling By Plane Should Not Be This Frustrating By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Pardon me for venting here, but I am fresh off a pair of Delta flights that had me so frustrated I momentarily lost my temper and tossed my suddenly-useless boarding pass onto a gate agent's keyboard. And that was restraining myself. A late flight had caused me … [Read more...]
It’s Holiday Travel Time – Here Is Why I Say Bah Humbug
Of Airports, Airlines And Why Isn't Anyone Smiling? By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I love being home for the holidays with my family. The problem, tho, is getting there. You see, I live in Southern California and my family is in Tennessee. And that means boarding flights and, well, holiday travel. That's the part where I say "bah humbug." Oh, … [Read more...]
Airlines Should Give Passengers One Free Drink For Every Half Hour They Are Late
Complementary Cocktails Are Good Compensation For Being Delayed By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Delayed flights. Sitting in airports, on the floor or in a chair at the gate, waiting, waiting and waiting for your flight to board. Missing appointments, meetings or just spending time at the destination. It's the bane of travelers around the … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Arrive 2 Hours Early To Fly Out Of The San Jose Airport
Travel Blogger Has These Complaints About SJC By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I was never much for the San Jose airport back when it was a tiny, insufficient place, and after going through the newer, more modern version in December of 2019, I can say I still don't like it. My flight was on Southwest, in Terminal B, and I can tell you that in … [Read more...]
I Took Amtrak From San Diego To Salinas For 13 Hours And Here’s What Happened
Coast Starlight Proves Train Travel Can Be A Good Experience By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I had a sudden need to get from San Diego to Salinas, CA (Monterey County) and really did not want to drive. I especially did not want to have to deal with last-minute flight fares when suddenly the light bulb went off over my head: "hey, there's a train … [Read more...]
Things I Learned About Train Travel After A Long Trip On Amtrak’s Coast Starlight
Five Important Things To Know About Riding On The Rails By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger While others were driving or flying, I was riding the gentle beat of the rhythm of the rails on Thanksgiving weekend. I had to get from San Diego to Salinas, CA, and instead of making what would have been an eight-plus hour drive or buy an expensive plane … [Read more...]
FlixBus Leaves Riders Stranded For 3 Hours Going From San Diego To L.A.
Leave The Driving To Me With This Kind Of Bad Customer Service By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Seasoned sailors know that when you go out own the ocean, you load up on water, snacks and other survival provisions because you never know when you may get stuck out there. I did not realize one has to do the same thing when riding … [Read more...]
Kincaid Fire ‘In Our Rearview Mirror’ Sonoma County Tourism Reports
#GatherInSonoma Social Media Hashtag Created For Travelers With a big sigh of relief and no doubt some raising of the wine glasses, Sonoma County tourism has declared the Kincaid Fire – the largest in California wildfires history – to be "in our rearview mirror." It also reported that the airport has reopened and all the wineries and restaurants are either open or … [Read more...]
Brazil Tourism Offering A 30-Day All-Expenses Paid Trip During Carnival 2020
'King Of Role' Winner Will Star In A Social Media Reality Show If' going to Carnival in Brazil is on your party and travel bucket list, then the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur) has a way for you to experience it. At no cost. It has launched "The King of Rolê" international promotional campaign, which is an all-expenses-paid 30-day trip throughout the … [Read more...]
LAX New Uber & Lyft Rideshare Pickup Policy Off To A Rocky Start
A First-Person Account Of Long Lines & Full Shuttle Buses; He Finally Just Took A Cab By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If the first day is any indication, the new Los Angeles airport policy regarding shared ride pickups is going to be a very frustrating situation for travelers. A system of going to a designated lot by Terminal 1 simply did not … [Read more...]
American Airlines Launches Non-Stop Service To Key West & Florida Keys
Saturday Flights From Beantown To The Conch Republic From chowder to conch fritters, Quincy Market to Mallory Square and the old pubs and clubs of Boston to the, well, pubs and clubs of the Conch Republic. American Airlines now flies from Boston to Key West and the Florida Keys. The airline has announced a new seasonal weekly service on Saturdays nonstop between … [Read more...]
Rosario Dawson Stars in New Hilton Campaign Encouraging Travel to Puerto Rico
Hilton’s 'Carry On Puerto Rico' Reminds Travelers To Get To The Island And Its Hotels And Resorts Are Ready With New Renovations And Great Locations MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton announced today the launch of an inspirational campaign intended to encourage travel to the island of Puerto Rico. “Carry On Puerto Rico,” features actress Rosario Dawson, whose family hails … [Read more...]
Cruise Complete Releases Cruise Ships Travel Trends For October 2019
Fascinating Facts & Figures From The Cruising Industry There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes in the cruise industry. That's why it's so fascinating to get a look at some numbers and learn of the trends currently happening around the world. CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends™ report for the month of October. This report details a picture of … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways Expands Its Extensive European Wine Cruises For 2020
France, Germany Switzerland, Luxembourg & The Netherlands Are Destinations AmaWaterways is offering 67 wine cruises during the 2020 cruise season, including two new itineraries showcasing the famed vineyards and historic sights of France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Hosted by notable North American wine experts, certified sommeliers … [Read more...]
Condor Airlines To Continue To Fly Despite Thomas Cook’s Insolvency
Government Asked To Come To Aid Of 65-Year-Old Airline German leisure airline Condor Airlines will continue operations despite its parent company's filing for insolvency. Media reports have it asking for government assistance to keep flying. Condor's planes had been maintained by the Group Maintenance Organisation (GMO) of the Thomas Cook Group … [Read more...]
Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Residents Arrive In Florida On Humanitarian Cruise
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Delivers 1,100 To Port Of Palm Beach A cruise ship carrying 1,100 Bahamian residents who were evacuated as a result of Hurricane Dorian has arrived in West Palm Beach, FL. They were on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration ship on a humanitarian cruise. The cruise line spent nearly a full day clearing potential evacuees, … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines Announces International Fare Sales From 9 U.S. Cities
Cairo, Kiev, Athens And Berlin Among Discounted Destinations Turkish Airlines has announced an international fare sale, as it is offering discounted prices to international destinations departing from its nine U.S. gateway cities. Book by September 25th for travel until May 15, 2020. Prices start from the following: Boston to Athens, Cairo, and Mumbai at … [Read more...]
Airline Employee Questions Why Anyone Would Fly Southwest To Hawaii
What Passengers Should Know Before Taking SWA To Land Of Aloha, He Says By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Flights for $99. Packed planes. Increased revenue from a rush of passengers. It seems as if Southwest Airlines' decision to fly to Hawaii was a good one for the airline and travelers. But an employee from another airline that has regular … [Read more...]
Weather Forecasters All Over The Map With Hurricane Dorian Predictions – Updated Weekday Path
Sensationalized Reporting Causing Panic In Florida By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger First, it was to rip through Puerto Rico. Then it turned to the north and missed hitting the island. Not it is "barreling towards Florida" and has caused so much panic that Florida State University pulled the plug on its Saturday night game with Boise State, … [Read more...]
5 American Cities With Great Public Transportation
How To Get Around European Style While In Traveling In The USA By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Travel Blogger Whenever I travel anywhere outside of the USA, I marvel at the public transportation system in other cities and countries. We simply don't have that in much of America because America is a suburban car culture country. Therefore, Americans are not used … [Read more...]
It’s Another Sunny Day In San Diego
Routine Weather Is A Part Of The Southern California Lifestyle By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It is yet another sunny day in San Diego. Almost every day one wakes up to the same thing here: the sun blasting through a window, a temperature somewhere in the low 70s. Pull the shades? What, are you crazy!? I like having that sun coming in to wake me … [Read more...]
One Third Of Americans Prefer To Travel Solo With Their Phone Than A Companion
Will 'Mobilemoons' Be The Next Hot Travel Trend? By Kevin Wilkerson, Travel Blogger I'm sure glad I don't have their friends. According to a survey by Expedia, one-third of Americans prefer to travel solo with just their cell phone than with a travel companion. Expedia's first Solo Travel Report states that "when given the ultimatum to choose between their … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Los Angeles Earthquakes Cancel Your Summer Vacation Plans
You're More Likely To See A Celebrity Than Experience An Earthquake In L.A. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Yes, there's whole lotta shaking going on in the Los Angeles area these days – heck, even Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach had a little tremor – but this is no reason for tourists to cancel their summer vacation plans to visit La La Land. In … [Read more...]
Delta’s Crappy Terminal 3 At LAX Is Like A Third-World Airport
Los Angeles Deserves Better And So Do Its Passengers By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When I went to Delta's Terminal 3 to catch a flight, I was appalled. This cramped terminal reminded me of something I would find at a third-world airport. There were people sitting on the floor because there were not enough seats; it looked as if there was a huge … [Read more...]
Sweden’s Floating Hotel, Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa, Now Accepting Reservations
Unique Travel & Wellness Experience Available In 2020 This may float your travel boat. A new hotel, the Arctic Bath and Spa in Sweden, offers wellness lodging on the water. Not just that, but it freezes into the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of it in the summer. Designed by architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kaupp, the new hotel and spa is … [Read more...]
4th Of July 2019 Weather Forecast For Top Fourth Of July Destinations
On Independence Day While it may not rain on the parades, it will rain in many parts of the USA as America celebrates the 4th of July 2019. Evening thunderstorms are forecast to roll up the eastern seaboard starting Wednesday and lasting throughout the weekend. Here is the weather forecast for the USA's top Fourth of July destinations, from the cities to the … [Read more...]
Why I Am Not In Love With The Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
Unconnected While Making An Airline Connection By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I had not been to the Minneapolis airport (MSP) for several years, and hope not to have to go there again anytime soon. It was a layover destination, meaning I had to get from one terminal to another. Immediately, I disliked the place. The gate spilled out into an … [Read more...]
10 Safest Travel Destinations For The Summer Of 2019
Greek Islands Leads Top Places For To Visit For Summertime Safety By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Worried about your safety when you travel? There's no need to with this article. This post contains PubClub.com's 10 safest travel destinations for the summer of 2019. 1.) Greek Islands One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world … [Read more...]
It’s Time For The U.S. To End These Silly Travel Restrictions To Cuba
Trump's Cutting Off Of Cruise Ships Hurts Americans As Much As Cubans By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Get over it, America. It's time put an to end all the travel restrictions to Cuba. President Trump has trumped Obama's attempts to open up travel to Cuba by banning cruise ships from visiting the island nation. This will cut off American money … [Read more...]
How Travel Misadventures Can Enhance Your Traveling Experience
Turning Your Lemons Into, Well, Champagne! By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger PubClubette Ashley checked her Google maps, turned to me and said: "we're headed the wrong way. Again!" Instead of becoming frustrated or yelling at each other, we laughed. We know. Traveling can sometimes be as much about misadventures as it is about adventures. We … [Read more...]
Ashley & Kev’s Travel Misadventures – San Francisco
Misdirections, A Cable Car Blunder, Denied A Signature Cocktail And In Napa Valley With No Wine By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger We were continually headed in the wrong direction, walked up a 40% grade street instead of taking a cable car and somehow wound up in downtown Napa and didn't drink any wine. This is the story of the misadventures of … [Read more...]
A Memorial Memorial Day Of Traveling And Misadventures
A Wrong Train, Another Delayed Flight And Two Flat Tires By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel .Blogger I did not spend this Memorial Day hanging out at the beach, at a backyard BBQ, at a wild Las Vegas pool party or whopping it up at big-time festival. Instead, I spent a lot of it traveling – too much of it traveling, as it turned out, in fact. After three … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Question: Do You Unpack Your Suitcase At Hotels?
Getting Settled In A Hotel Room By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger You arrive at your destination, check in and excitedly head to your room. What's the first thing you do after opening the door? If you're like, you toss your bag on on the bed and head out to explore the destination. Others, tho, open their suitcase and start putting things in the … [Read more...]
Is Global Warming To Blame For Rain At The USA’s Top Party Events?
Nightlife News: 4th Of July, Kentucky Derby, Bay To Breakers & Indy 500 Infield Soaked By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Rain at the Kentucky Derby. Rain at Bay to Breakers. Thunderstorms that delayed the 50th anniversary of Jazzfest in New Orleans. Rain all week leading into the Indy 500. Rain all weekend during Memorial Day … [Read more...]
Update: Indy 500 2019 Weather Forecast: Morning Showers, 30% Chance Of Rain
103rd Running Of The Indianapolis 500 Could Be Delayed To Memorial Day – Or Beyond By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Blogger It may rain not just on the parade, but also on the race. The 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 may not take place on the Sunday before Memorial Day but on Memorial Day itself. That is because rain has been in and around … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Road Trip: Spending Memorial Day Weekend In San Francisco
Three Days In The City By The Bay By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger This Memorial Day Weekend, I will be taking the (hopefully) friendly skies of United up the California coast to spend three days in the City by the Bay, golden moments to come in the shadows of the Golden Gate Bridge. I will be in San Francisco for a travel blogger's press trip … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby Weather Forecast For 2019 – A Wet Infield & Muddy Track
Thunderstorms And Rain Predicted Throughout The Weekend By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Kentucky Derby Blogger Wild. Very wild. And wet. Very wet. That's the forecast for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, the 145th Run For The Roses. Taking place on Saturday, May 3, the Kentucky Derby will be run on a wet, muddy track. And the infield – which always has a … [Read more...]
Elimination Of Visit Florida Could Affect Tourism Boards Across The USA
Travel Promotion Agencies Under Scrutiny By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Tourism boards across the USA are wise to keep a keen eye on what happens in Florida as the state legislature is on the verge of eliminating the Sunshine State's tourism board, Visit Florida. And you can bet they are, too. If Visit Florida's funding is cut off – with little … [Read more...]
Things Aren’t So Sunny For Visit Florida In The Sunshine State
Tourism Board Facing Elimination By Legislature By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Florida has a lot of attractions and attractive places, and apparently the state legislature figures that is enough to attract tourists. Unless the senate and house reverse course and provide $50 million in funding then Visit Florida, the state's tourism board, will … [Read more...]
Travel Blog: Is Global Warning Really Going To Cause Waikiki Beach To Disappear?
Paradise May Be Swallowed By The Pacific By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If you don't know where you're going when the volcano blows, then what the heck are you doing to do when the ocean overwhelms Waikiki Beach? While exploding volcanos are a natural part of Hawaii, its most famous location and tourist attraction being swallowed whole by the … [Read more...]
How The Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Could Be A Blessing
Tragedy Is Bringing The World Together Through Outpouring Of Emotions & $1 Million In Donations By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The outpouring of emotions were stronger than the blaze that tore through the Notre Dame Cathedral. As I saw the photos and read the reports and outpouring of emotions, I realized something good was happening from … [Read more...]
Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Makes For A Sad Day For Tourists
Paris Landmark 'Saved From Total Destruction' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger All over social media the message was the same: sad and devastated. As the Notre Dame Cathedral fire raged at this Paris landmark, people let their their feelings known about its potential loss. Fortunately, a Paris fire official told the media it has been "saved from … [Read more...]
What WOW Air And AAF Collapses Have In Common
Airline & ProFootball League Leave Passengers/Players Stranded After Folding By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports And Travel Blogger No warning. People left stranded. No support from the executives and complete chaos. I wasn't sure if I was reading a story on the collapse of WOW Air or the end of the Alliance of American Football, the short-lived (eight … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget To Pack For Your Feet When You Travel
An Expert Provides These Top 5 Foot Care Tips For Travelers We've all been there and experienced this scenario. It's a hot day, you've dragged yourself through the massive hallways of the museums, visited the top attractions and now you're hauling yourself down some long, never-ending boulevard. And your feet are killing you. You are thinking – no, dreaming – … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: March Madness Is America’s Party
Bracket Busters And Buzzer Beaters Can Be A Real Experience For Travelers To USA By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If you're not from the States and are traveling in America the last two weeks of March, you may curious as to what is going on here. Chances are you will be be seeing men in business suits screaming like kids at the various TVs while … [Read more...]
See What American Airlines Says About Grounding Boeing 737 MAX Fleet
Airline Makes This Statement To Frequent Flyers By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger American Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX planes, and has issued a statement to its frequent flyers. Here is that statement, sent via e-mail: A message from American Airlines Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded all … [Read more...]
Ready Or Not It’s St. Patrick’s Day Party Time In The USA
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The scene to be green is set, and America is rolling out the green carpet for this big event. March 16-17 is St. Patrick's Day weekend, a Saturday and Sunday that will have much of the country drinking colored beer, wearing colored glasses, singing Irish folk songs (even tho they barely know some of the words) and yelling … [Read more...]
A Warm And Sunny Sunday In Southern California – Finally!
LA Weather Finally Returns To Normal By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Rain was forecast. Again. When will it end!? But then I woke up on a Sunday morning – it was barely morning, because the previous day I was on a pub crawl but it was morning none-the-less – and much to my pleasant surprise water was not coming down from the sky. Instead, … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: 5 Reasons I Love St. Patrick’s Day
A Day To Be Irish And Say Erin Go Brah! By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It's not because my name is Kevin, tho that helps. Were it O'Brien, then I might be over the top. As it is, I love St. Patrick's Day and here's five reasons why it's one of my favorite times of the year. 1.) The Atmosphere Depending on where your are, there might be … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: 3 Lesser-Known St. Patrick’s Day Destinations You Need To See To Believe
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The group checked out of their hotel in Savannah, Ga., the day after St. Patrick's Day. They were a bit blurry-eyed and some were still staggering from the day before, but they had enough wits about them to do something really smart: they made reservations on the spot for the next year. You pretty much have to do that in … [Read more...]
Bahamas Not Safe For Travel, Says U.S. State Department Warning
Crime And Unregulated Jet Ski Operations Throw Up Red Flags In This One-Time James Bond Paradise By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Nassau in the Bahamas. Sounds so James Bond-ish. But don't go there in search of "Thunderball" because it is now an undesirable place to visit, according to the U.S. State Department. In March, it issued a warning … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Why It’s Mardi Gras 365 Days A Year In New Orleans
Why The Big Easy Is A Year-Round Party By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and even tho I'm not there for it, in a kind of strange, New Orleans way, I was just there for it. The time was early September and the Zydeo music was coming out of beads shops in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street was packed with people – … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: New Orleans Weather For 2019 Mardi Gras Parades
Rain & Thunderstorms Followed By Cold Temperatures On Fat Tuesday By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger New Orleans is wild for its series of Mardi Gras parades. And in 2019, it's wild and wet. Rain and thunderstorms will pound the pavement as much as people's feet, beats and floats. Through the weekend at least, on Friday, Saturday and … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Finally A Nice Day In Southern California. But Wait!
The Weather Has Been So Bad I'm Writing About Seeing The Sun In L.A. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Am I really writing this – a headline with the words "a nice day in Southern California!?" Yeah, what else is new? There's traffic on an LA freeway? There was an awards show in Hollywood? The Lakers lost again? Yet things are so bizarre with … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: LA Hosts Pre-Oscars Party & Gift Lounge Event In Beverly HIlls
Experiencing The Academy Awards Red Carpet Treatment In La La Land By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When most people think of Los Angeles, they think of Hollywood, movies, TV shows and celebrities. In reality when you live here or visit here, your experiences with such things are rare if at all or – as is the case with celebrities – chance … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Where Are You Drinking Margaritas For National Margarita Day?
Celebrating The Frozen (Or On The Rocks) Concoction By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A beach? A bar? Both!? National Margarita Day is Feb. 22, and where are you spending it this day? Normally, I don't fall victim to all those "National So-And-So" Days created for social media hashtags and by marketers of companies just to push products like … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: My Rule For Window Vs. Aisle Seat When Flying Coach
Solving This Travelers' Airplane Dilemma By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It is the great airplane debate, one that people have debated for years with no clear-cut consensus as a conclusion. It is the window-vs-aisle seat dilemma for airline passengers flying coach. And since I have flown in coach for the vast majority of of my airline trips, I … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: WWII Sailor In Famous Photo Has Died But Lives On In These Statues
Sarasota & San Diego 'Embrace' The Iconic Image & V-J Day Moment By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger George Mendosa admitted he had a bit to drink and he saw a pretty woman. So he went up and planted one on her. His spontaneous moment wound up lasting for years, tho, as it became an iconic moment in American history. That is because famed … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Why Travelers Need To Check The Weather Before Visiting California
Californians Experiencing Winter Weather Like, Well, Everyone Else By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Rain. Rain that just won't go away and keeps coming back here. Snow-stopping streets. Hail – during a nationally-televised PGA Tour golf tournament at a location known for its seaside beauty. Winds so strong it moved piles of sand off beaches and … [Read more...]
Cuba Beyond The Beaches: 5 Things To Do And See
Top 5 Unusual Experiences to Enjoy During Your Vacation to Cuba There can be so much more than beaches and mojitos to your Cuba vacation. The island might not be packed with clubs, galleries, and various cool types of modern entertainment. However, Cuba offers plenty of fascinating and unusual experiences that can make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Be sure to … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Riding A Bike On The 17-Mile-Drive To The Lone Cypress Tree
A Perfect Day In Gorgeous Monterey Bay in Northern California By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It was another beautiful day, the type of day where you just want to be outside. And I was, for I had arranged to rent a bicycle from Blazing Saddles in Monterey, CA, and meet some local friends to ride and pedal our way on the 17-mile drive with the … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Well, So Much For That LA-to-San Francisco Bullet Train
California's 'Train To Nowhere' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When California voters passed the proposition to fund a bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco, my first reaction was this: "that's really dumb. We already have a bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco. "It's called Southwest Airlines!" Southwest flies between the … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: It’s Only February And I’m Itching For A Trip
Bitten By The Travel Bug Already In 2019 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I'm jealous. Some of my friends, including PubClub Travel Tales writer Eric Stone, are on a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands. They are cruising around, island hopping from great beach bar to beach bar with warm weather and deep-blue seas all around them. I have … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: President’s Day LA Road Trip To Mammoth Mountain
History & Landmarks Along California's Highway 14 and Hwy 395 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger One of my favorite annual road trips was, for many years, the drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Mountain on President's Day Weekend. It wasn't so much the journey that was such a joy – it took six hours and was always at night in the dark – but the … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: California’s Scenic US Highway 1 Subject To Winter Road Closures
Storms Could Cause Pacific Coast Highway To Shut Down Between Hearst Castle & Carmel By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Despite being recently re-opened between Hearst Castle and Carmel, scenic Pacific Coast Highway – the legendary Highway 1 along the California coastline – may still be shut down from time to time this winter. If Caltrans … [Read more...]
The Travel Blogger: Californians Will Bitch About The Weather (Even When It’s Nice)
Spoiled Locals Complain And For Good Reason By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A beautiful weekend day, sunny and in the mid-60s in February, and someone posts this on Facebook: "Waking up to the rain? Complete BS! So over this!" Okay, so it rained early in the morning. I heard it and did not get out of bed. By the time I walked outside, it was … [Read more...]