Mondrian South Beach Hotel Visit
I recently traveled to Miami, Florida, for meetings. I spent the week meeting with clients; and since I had meetings on Friday, I decided to stay on for a day or two and work on my tan. A bit of sunshine was in order to offer a healthy glow. I had the pleasure of staying at the ever-hip yet elegant Mondrian South Beach Hotel. Situated bayside on Miami Beach, it offers the eclectic vibe one seeks when visiting Miami.
A Father/Daughter Trip to Experience the History and Delights of Kyoto, Japan
This blog is an extension of my last blog and a continuation of my trip to Japan with my daughter, Tisha. After our time in Tokyo, we headed to historic Kyoto. We boarded the Shinkansen, a.k.a bullet train, from Shinagawa station in Tokyo. The trip from Tokyo to Kyoto usually takes about five hours by car but took slightly more than two hours on the Shinkansen. Fast is an understatement when describing the speed of the train. The highlight of the trip was viewing Mt. Fuji. It rose proudly and majestically over endless fields of rice as we zoomed by.
Philadelphia International Airport Biometrics Demonstration
Philadelphia International Airport is currently testing new biometrics equipment for select outbound international flights. American Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa are assisting Philadelphia International in this 45-day trial. Three different facial recognition screenings were set up at gates that serve international flights for those airlines. All international passengers are required to go through the screening when boarding the flight; Canadians and Americans can choose to opt out of the process, which involves a facial scan that cross-checks with a government photo to verify it is you.
Visiting Fatima and Nazare
After our three-day visit to Porto, Portugal, we made our way south to Lisbon. We decided to break up the multiple-hour car trip with stops at two towns along the way, each well-known for very different reasons. Our first stop would be Fátima, a little more than halfway to our final destination and revered by Catholics as the site of apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917 to three shepherd children. Along the way we passed signs of a wildfire on both sides of the four-lane highway south of Porto. We passed through forests of pine and eucalyptus as well as vineyards, orchards of lemons and apples and expansive fields of vegetables and produce.
Wine Dive
After literally a year of hearing about a new dive bar coming to Philadelphia that would cater to the city’s wine-loving crowd, it wasn’t difficult convincing a few friends to check it out when it finally opened.
Chicago Restaurant Week
The 13th annual Chicago Restaurant Week begins Jan. 24 and runs through Feb. 9. With more than 400 participating restaurants, a week wasn't enough time for this celebration of Chicago's culinary scene, the largest restaurant week in the nation.
Staying Sane Through a Long Winter
Here at FX Express headquarters, this winter has, overall, been pretty mild. Last week we had temperatures rise into the 60s over the weekend, and the mild weather hung around for a few extra days.
PHL Media Day
This past week my colleague Erich Martin and I attended Media Day at Philadelphia International Airport to get a behind-the-scenes look at some recent updates, along with a briefing from PHL execs on what lies ahead. The day started with a presentation from PHL leadership that concluded with words from Rochelle Cameron, chief executive officer. Rochelle, who goes by Chellie, told us about the many projects currently underway at the airport, lots of them focused on improving the guest experience. Some things to keep an eye out for in the future include new air service, restaurants, cargo development and a $2.7 billion capital development program.
‘The Molly Maguires’ Movie & Visiting Historical Sites While Traveling
It was 1970 and silver screens were illuminated across the country to debut the new film The Molly Maguires, starring Sean Connery, Richard Harris and Samantha Eggar. The film is based on the story of the group of Irish Catholic miners who created the secret society to fight for the rights of the mine worker, using tactics that matched the aggressive nature of some of the mining company owners, who owned their homes and deducted from their pay to the point of a life indebted to the mining companies they worked for. Here is a link to the trailer of the film.
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Jan 27, 2020Holiday Here This Year: Australians Encouraged to Vacation in Australia to Support Country-Wide Recovery Efforts
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