I’m in love. About three weeks ago I received my long-awaited Apple iPad — the tablet computer you’ve heard so much about (unless you’ve been hiding under a rock). And it has already changed my life. It is an amazing tool, truly a “magical” experience, as Apple CEO Steve Jobs puts it. Those who know [...]

Summary: Turn phone off or put it on vibrate. Make/receive essential calls only. Keep it short and speak softly. A survey back in 2004 revealed the cell phone was both the most loved and most hated technological device of our time. I don’t think much has changed in the last five years, except many feel [...]

I’m smiling as I write this, but these are annoying issues bus drivers face nearly every day. Have you ever been guilty of one of these? Here are eight ways to annoy a motorcoach driver: As a motorcoach passenger …. Have the ringer turned up on your cell phone, and take a call while the [...]

I’ve been on the road a lot this summer, as far south as Mississippi, and north to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. And lots of places in between. As I sometimes tell my passengers, I call home every day, so my wife at least recognizes my voice when I come home! When you’re on the road [...]

It’s easy to make your next motorcoach tour just a little more pleasant by remembering a few of these things to take with you. You may or may not want to take all of these, but consider the following. 1) Bottle of water Even though most tours stop regularly for rest stops and meals, having [...]

Have you chartered a motorcoach for your group’s trip? Great — smart move! Here are eight tips for you, the group leader, from my perspective as your driver for your charter trip. 1. Introduce yourself, as the person in charge, to your driver. You’d be amazed how often we have to guess or ask around [...]

These five rules for safe driving are adapted from the Smith System, trainers for safe driving. Aim high in steering. Look 15 seconds into your future. Don’t just watch the vehicle in front of you. Get the big picture. Use the four second rule to avoid following too closely. Keep your eyes moving. Avoid fixed [...]