Year: 2009

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December 25, 2009May 17, 2021

Up In The Air – The Frequent Flyer

Hi Everyone! Have you seen the film that is in theaters starring George Clooney called “Up In The Air“? This is one movie that will give you some great tips on traveling. As cute and talented as George Clooney is, his character in the film, Ryan Bingham, gives some great travel tips we all should...

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December 25, 2009May 17, 2021

Traveling Home for the Holidays!

Bonnie DeShong Hi Everyone! The holidays are here and like so many of you, Ja’Vonne and Gene Harley and I all went to our hometowns for the holidays. Ja’Vonne and Gene are from D.C. and flew out on different days headed east after the big snow storm. I am sure Ja’Vonne will blog about her...

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December 21, 2009May 17, 2021

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Hello World Travelers, As we approach the Christmas holiday and holiday travel, the weather is already wreaking havoc. A northeast snow storm blanketed Washington, DC (my home town), Philadelphia, New York and up through to Boston. For a change Chicago’s weather is better than DC’s weather but I don’t think that will be for long....

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December 17, 2009May 17, 2021

December 18th – On The Traveline Eye

Hello Fellow World Travelers, Today on the show. We’re talking about Hot Topics in the travel industry. Obese passengers and if they should purchase an additional seat Airline fees, When is enough enough Passenger Rights Here is the link for USA Todays Airpor Guide for the 25 busiest airportshttp://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/airportguides/index.htm Travel & Leisures pick for worlds...

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December 11, 2009May 17, 2021

Should Obese Passengers Pay more?

This picture has been posted on the web but it is not an uncommon site. While it appears to me that the passenger is partially resting on the outer armrest, he is still large and will take up some of the seat of the passenger sitting next to him or hang into the aisle. Now,...

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December 11, 2009May 17, 2021

We’re going Places

Hello Fellow World Travelers, Breaking News!. The Traveling Eye will expand it’s blogging. We are now blogging on Chicago Now with N’digo. Pay us a visit there and make your comments! http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/ndigo-traveling-eye/ We will continue to blog on this site! See ya!

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November 18, 2009May 17, 2021

Travel Essentials

Hello Fellow World Travelers, On Friday, November 13th The Traveling Eye did a show on Bonnie’s & Ja’Vonne’s Travel Essentials. So if you missed the show or if you heard the show and wanted to refer to ou list of Travel Essentials read on… Bonnie’s Travel Essentials Power strip, Why? Hotel rooms rarely have enough...

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October 30, 2009May 17, 2021

The Traveling Eye is in EGYPT

It is day 4 and we are heading to Aswan for our Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. We arrived in Cairo on the 27th in the evening. After a long day of traveling we had a welcome drink in the lounge at the hotel, got something to eat and called it a night....

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October 3, 2009May 17, 2021

Indianapolis

Hello Fellow World Travelers, The Traveling Eye is on its first Road Trip to Indianapolis, IN. Our first decision was to get a rental car so we went to Budget Rental Car and Truck Company. We told our Budget Rental Car agent, Charles Cooper that we wanted a vehicle with space and comfort and he...

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September 18, 2009May 17, 2021

Montgomery, Alabama

Hello Fellow world travelers, The Traveling Eye is in Montgomery, Alabama. I must say I didn’t really know what to expect, but as our trip has unfolded I am pleasantly surprised and intrigued by what Montgomery has to offer. I guess their new slogan sums it up the best. Courageous, Visionary, Rebellious. The latter is...