Terre Blanche nestled between Provence & Cote D’azur, by Carlos Quereda

What a trip… Just got back from a dreamy long weekend at Terre Blanche, a wonderful resort/destination nestled between Provence and Cote D’azur. I landed in Nice airport on a Thursday afternoon and the Terre Blanche Mercedes class S was…

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Vendor of the Month – October 2016 Belmond

Latest News September 2016 BELMOND WELCOMES NEW BARGES IN CHAMPAGNE AND ALSACE Belmond introduces Pivoine and Lilas, two new luxury boats joining Belmond Afloat in France. Scheduled to launch in summer 2017, the barges will cruise along the picturesque canals…

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Crystal Cruises Reveals Design for Its New Luxury Jet

Crystal Cruises Reveals Design for Its New Luxury Jet Tickets go on sale next month. Having expanded its fleet of large and luxurious ocean-going vessels to include a small-capacity seafaring yacht in December, and then taking to the skies this…

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Galloping Galapagos by Nora Winsberg

An Active Trip for the Luxury Minded on the Silver Galapagos   It was a trip of surprises.   As a Luxury Travel Agent, I did all the research and I knew what we were going to see and do…

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More Luggage Problems for Agents & Travelers

Oneworld Alters Interline Requirement For Member Airlines by Michele McDonald / June 17, 2016 Photo: LoadedAaron Oneworld, the airline alliance that includes American Airlines, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways, changed its policy on interlining, including through baggage checking, this month:…

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Tim Krenzien top 40 producing agent for Ritz Carlton

Thrilled to announce that Tim Krenzien, President fo Paul Klein Travel, is one of the 40 top producing travel advisers for Ritz Carlton and was appointed to The Constellation Club. Thank you to the entire team at Ritz Carlton for…

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Paul Klein Travel is a awarded the Peninsula PenClub Priviledges

PenClub Guest Benefits As a PenClub member’s client, your customer will enjoy the following benefits: “Peninsula Time” – Flexible check-in and check-out times* Upgraded welcome in-room amenities and a “with compliments” note from the agency Full daily set breakfast for…

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Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland, by Russ Wagenaar

Northern Lights Adventure in Iceland   I had the privilege to be on board the inaugural flight of Icelandair return to Chicago on their non-stop to Reykjavik on 23Mar. Icelandair has always been known as a budget carrier, and they…

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Tim Krenzien takes the Cover of “Luxury Travel Advisor” Magazine

Tim Krenzien has led a life of luxury travel but his passion is providing meaningful experiences for his clients. A “perfect storm.” That’s how Tim Krenzien, president of Paul Klein Travel in Chicago, describes today’s flourishing affluent travel climate. He’s…

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Craving Cartenga, Columbia, by Nicole Krenzien Ellison

We finally landed in Cartagena at 12:00 am and were greeted at baggage claim by the Sofitel butlers who checked us in on the bus ride to the hotel. This was extremely helpful and welcomed with such a late arrival…

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Madrid & Barcelona with Virtuoso, by Caroline Chandra

Arrived from Chicago via Madrid on Iberia flight to Seville. First time flying Iberia. Great flight even though on coach with my status left opened the seat next to me!  Seville situated in Andalusia, south of Spain. Checked in Alfonso…

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New Airbus 321 Transcon Experience, by Russ Wagenaar

  This past Saturday, I satisfied my curiosity and finally was able to fly onboard American’s Airbus-321 Transcon equipment.  I must say it blew me away!   AA flies this aircraft on their JFK/LAX and JFK/SFO route.  With the exception of…

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