Welcome to OnTravel!

We have been covering travel and the business of travel as journalists – and as a married couple – since the days when flying was almost fun. Today we often find ourselves on opposite ends the earth but we are always thinking about how our “better half” would enjoy each destination.

OnTravel is our way of sharing our experiences and expertise from a unique perspective as it relates to you personally. Whether traveling alone, with friends or family – whether it’s business or pleasure – we’re here for you. Our mission is to help you plot your course for a safe, economical and most of all, enjoyable trip!

Paul & Elizabeth

Did You Do Your Homework? Choose The Right Shore Excursion — Before You Sail

Paul and OnTravel’s Dan Forth offer tips on booking shore excursions for your cruise vacation.  Taking a few minutes to learn about your destination online or asking your travel agent a few questions will help make your trip as carefree as, well … a day at the beach.

The Man Behind The Best Travel Clothes

Paul and Elizabeth talk with Scott Jordan the creative force behind some of the most innovative travel clothing we’ve found. We’ve owned Scottevest products, a blazer and two jackets for several years. Then a few months ago we saw Gary Arndt wearing this cool jacket and he said we had to talk with Scott. Funny [...]

American Airlines Bold New Flagship Check-in At LAX

American Airlines’ new Flagship® Check-in at Los Angeles International Airport is nothing short of spectacular. Paul chats with American Airlines exec, John Tiliacos about how the employes got together to create the new space almost overnight. There’s a separate curbside entrance with drive-up and drop-off convenience complete with a doorman on the day we were there, [...]

Cruise Critic’s Carolyn Spencer Brown on Cruising Today

Carolyn Spencer Brown, as the editor of Cruise Critic spends a lot of time on cruise ships. She chats with Paul about how the seas are faring after recent incidents and how the business continues to evolve. She talks about the incredible growth in river cruising and also how the cruise community at Cruise Critic [...]

Secret Behind Hampton Inns Success

It’s no secret to us that Hampton Inns succeed because the group of hotels offers great value and great prices both for leisure and business travel.  Hampton’s Judy Christa-Cathey joins us to discuss a new marketing plan which emphasizes value and convenience along with great service. They will even pack breakfast to go if you [...]