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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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The Lost Islands of the South Pacific, by Russ Wagenaar

The Lost Islands of the South Pacific onboard SILVER DISCOVERER Silversea Early morning departure on AA from ORD to DFW for connecting flight to Seoul on old AA 777-200.  Upgraded to First Class on this 13 hour flight, had to! …

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10 Curious Customs from Dinner Tables Around the World

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Cap D’ Antibes & Paris Autumn Trip, by Mary Levine

Cap D’Antibes HOTEL BELLES RIVES, is an Art Deco mansion on the Mediterranean with beautiful views of the sea from rooms with balconies. This was the former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. It was here where…

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Summertime in Croatia & Bosnia, by Ewa Duranovic

We started our trip in Zagreb, Croatia. Zagreb Airport is pretty small and easy to get around.  Driving in Croatia is easy, roads and highway are very good and with a decent GPS you will have no problems getting to…

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