http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ en-ca Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:37:10 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss enRoute http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/on-the-right-track Voice recorders have always been handy for remembering things, thinking aloud through business challenges or sending to-dos to your assistant. In the past few years, these devices have come a long way. The Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder, which features 2 GB of... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:37:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/on-the-right-track http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/boca-beach-club-the-waldorf-astoria-collection Location The Boca Beach Club is 1.5 kilometres northeast of the main resort on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach County. Highlight Each of the Pool Oasis’ three gorgeous beachside pools has a different themed umbrella design. Dining SeaGrille, by a decorative pool in the main lobby,... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/boca-beach-club-the-waldorf-astoria-collection http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flightgeist/warning-good-news-ahead When you travel, you can’t ignore what’s going on in the airline industry. It affects you in a very basic way. As I write this, one airline is contemplating yet more fare hikes. Another drops first class. Pilots are on strike in Europe. And 2009 is announced as the “ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:02:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flightgeist/warning-good-news-ahead http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/stoke-park-country-club-resort Location Set in 350 acres of idyllic countryside, the resort is just 10 kilometres west of London Heathrow Airport. Highlight Sports facilities are outstanding, including the 27-hole Harry Shapland Colt golf course (seen in the movie Goldfinger), 13 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools and a... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/stoke-park-country-club-resort http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/portable-play-stations Sure, the latest tech can help you get down to work wherever you are. But time on the road (and in the air) is also the perfect opportunity to let loose and play. Sudoku was never my thing, and lugging around a hardcover of Dan Brown’s latest just isn’t in the cards. So, in the spirit of March Break, here are two of my favourite ways to kill time when not... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/portable-play-stations http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/how-to-be-an-airline-pilot Q: How does an airline pilot become a captain? Richard Stilwell, Toronto Captaincy, awarded on seniority, takes about two months of training. To become captain of the Airbus A320, I completed a three-day introductory command course followed by ground school, simulator training and a flight test. Then came 50 hours of line training on... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/how-to-be-an-airline-pilot http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/se-san-diego Location On Fifth Avenue and Broadway, the hotel is handy to the financial, Gaslamp and Theater districts. Highlight David Rockwell’s 10 x 10-foot solid bronze door leads to a lobby with Calder-like mobiles dangling from the ceiling. Dining Don’t miss the living wall of plants in chef Christopher Lee’s Dodd... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:02:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/se-san-diego http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/how-to-beat-fear-of-flying Q: Where can I sign up my husband for a fear-of-flying course?   Patricia Cardoso, Barrie, Ontario I know of one fear-of-flying course (deplour.com) led by an experienced Air Canada pilot and a psychologist. It’s a two-day seminar that... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:17:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/how-to-beat-fear-of-flying http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/ritz-paris Location This hotel on the west side of historic Place Vendôme is a five-minute walk from the Palais Garnier opera house and the Tuileries. Highlight Sunday brunch attracts regulars from former French prime ministers to young Parisians in the latest gear. Dining Michel Roth’s L’Espadon has two Michelin stars. For a... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:03:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/the-getaway/ritz-paris http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/everyone-s-a-winner Living in the moment is one thing, but being able to share memories of the Olympic Winter Games with everyone you know is priceless. Here are three winners that made it onto my personal techie podium for the Games. Gold goes to the Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500 http://enrouteadmin.spafax.com/en/blogs/ultraportable/everyone-s-a-winner