Category: Tours Travel
The history of Capitol Air
Driven by the deregulation of American airlines, Capitol Air was one of several airlines catapulted to temporary success after transitioning from charter flights to scheduled operations. Founded on June 11, 1946 as Capitol Airways by Army Air Corps pilots Jesse F. Stallings, Richmond McGinnes and Francis Roach, it was incorporated in Delaware, but headquartered in…
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Positive and negative impacts of diving
Scuba diving is a sport that, by its base, is extremely respectful of marine life. Divers are diving to appreciate the magic of flowers and aquatic animals and are thriving on pristine dive sites. Any diving lesson will show you skills and theory, but also “underwater etiquette” that can guide your behavior in the water.…
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Las Vegas is booming – why it’s so hard to find a good deal on a hotel room!
With 130,000 hotel rooms available (148,978 if you include Nye County and Laughlin), you might think “bargains” will be found. You are most likely wrong! It’s increasingly difficult to find a “deal” in a city whose major resort properties are operating near capacity. Why? Because the properties of the best resorts are controlled by a…
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Top reasons to visit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Europe, has always been a favorite destination among travelers from all over the world. When you think of Amsterdam, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind are those beautiful meandering canals that run through the city. They add a wonderful charm to the place.…
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Autism and social interaction
One feature of autism that is often described is a possible impairment in social interaction. However, parents are sometimes confused about the importance of a child having social interaction with peers of the same age. As a school psychologist, I have seen many scenarios of how parents interpret social interaction in relation to autism. Sibling…
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Fear of the biggest motivator
I never wanted to go to college, I never thought I was smart enough. My father had different plans for me. He told me I was leaving. I wanted to take over the family business that was a bar. I mean, after all, in my last year in high school, I was taking classes like…
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Life is a cabaret, old friend!
If you haven’t seen the Cabaret movie, stop reading this newsletter, get out immediately and rent it, come home, tell your family you don’t want to be disturbed, put it on, sit in a cozy chair, and get ready for a great trip. Besides being beautiful and entertaining, it is deeply profound. I won’t tell…
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The Great Gatsby’s Plan for Success
When I read biographies, autobiographies, or management articles and textbooks, I am always struck by one common ground among all successful people: they all set goals. I guess all normal human beings do that every day; They have a mental plan of what they will accomplish during the day or in the short term. However,…
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Free entertainment in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has one main export: music. Puerto Ricans grow up with music and dance. It’s no wonder, then, that finding free outdoor concerts is easy, as long as you know where to look. Old San Juan There are several free concerts during the week in the Old City. On the Paseo de la Princesa,…
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Home Buying Tips: Location Considerations
When buying a home, there are many things to consider. Typically, price is what home buyers would normally be looking for, forgetting equally important things like location. This aspect is very broad and also encompasses several factors. If you are considering location, the home buyer should look for proximity to the job site. It must…
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