Welcome to the latest version of the Jetsetter’s Homestead update. This is our central space to talk a bit about our travels (especially those that don’t fit easily into other content), share a centralized feed of posts and social media, and otherwise catch readers up. I got back to the full travel grind a week ago…
We have a few questions to pose to our readers this weekend: Have you ever wanted to compete on The Amazing Race? Do you crave a summer vacation with a bit of adventure and mystery? Can you see yourself splitting part of a cash prize jackpot? Are you free July 3 through July 15? Do you have the means to…
I’ve always considered myself more of a Costco girl. But there is something to be said for the lure of free miles. And when free miles come with bulk goods (like 5-packs of toothpaste) it’s a bonus! I’d originally overlooked the notice that American sent me about this partnership a couple of months ago. But…
The big news coming out of Uber keeps coming. And coming. And still coming. Last week it was CEO Travis Kalanick’s leave of absence (which came on the heels of a special investigation of the rampant cultural problems at the tech company). That was closely followed by a resignation after inappropriate commentary by a board member. The…
Well that didn’t take long… Mere hours after Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence and special investigator Eric Holder delivered the findings of a report on cultural issues at the company, an Uber board member has resigned over a sexist remark. It seems the beleaguered tech company cannot…
It’s official: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is out. He will be taking a leave of absence from the company he’s been running since 2008. There is no date for his return but if or when he does, he will be stripped of many of his responsibilities. In addition, he will have an “independent chair” (like a professional…
Last week, Trump proposed fast-tracking the NextGen air traffic control system (or ATC abbreviated) for managing commercial flights over US airspace. Some airlines have taken to goading their members to support the bill. However, you should make your own decision and it should be an apolitical one. Advocates of the privatization measure say moving air traffic…
Happy Sunday! From attacking animals to penthouse suites, it has been a busy week here at the Jetsetter’s Homestead. Let’s dive right into what’s been keeping those activity meters on our Apple Watches running at full levels. Recapping Our Week I’m wrapping up my time here on the Seabourn Sojourn Alaska inaugural cruise. I will have…
One of the easiest bonus offers ever has returned. Earn 5,000 Alaska Mileage Plan bonus miles just for signing up for a new Alaska Mileage Plan account and flying ONCE! We wrote about this offer this past spring when Alaska Mileage Plan first rolled out 5,000 bonus miles. This came on the heels of their…
Three years ago, I decided to experiment with driving for Uber just so I could better understand the UberX platform. It was brand-new to Dallas-Fort Worth and I had yet to even be an UberX customer having only utilized the relatively new Uber car service in cities like New York and San Francisco. That mini…
Cruising on Seabourn is a special experience to begin with. As an ultra-luxury all-suites cruise line, the baseline is high. Cruising in a Seabourn Penthouse suite elevates that experience to the next level. We had the opportunity to experience this on Seabourn’s inaugural cruise to Alaska. This ultra-luxury experience on an ultra-luxury line is a very special…
We are in the initial week of the inaugural Seabourn Alaska sailing. While we are only at the halfway point and I have already honed in on several things our readers will love! Here are seven things I think everyone can agree are amazing about the Seabourn Alaska cruises. (You can read more about the…