Tag Archives: travel
Now Boarding: Delta miles don’t expire anymore
In a bold move to be different from the rest of the airlines, Delta announced this week that its frequent flier miles will not expire anymore. Yay! Several airlines started adding end dates to the frequent flier miles that passengers … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary: CHINA!
My Travel Hats is back from hiatus! It’s been a hectic start to 2011, albeit a good one so far, with many, many, many adventures to come this year. Since we just kicked off the Year of the Rabbit at … Continue reading
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MY TRAVEL HATS STILL EXISTS!
Just because we’ve picked up a very busy full-time job doesn’t mean we’re not still traveling. In fact, we’ve been to the island of Culebra (Puerto Rico) and to lovely Orlando, Fla. since the last entry. And we’re hoping to … Continue reading
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Getting Lost In: Medellín!
(photo by Noah Bleicher) Oh, Medellín! With your daily rainstorms, fruit markets, $4 lunches, mobile phone girls, salsa tunes and Botero art that decorates the city the way Gaudi decorates Barcelona, it was not hard to love Medellín- pronounced “Med-i-shjeen”. … Continue reading
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In the Suitcase: How to sleep on a plane
I have always slept on planes. Jon can never sleep on planes. In fact, I usually fall asleep before the flight even takes off, even if I’ve slept a full eight hours. It’s the hum and vibration of the engine … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary: Colombia!
We’ve decided it was time to take advantage of friends who live internationally and visit them all. So just like that – we booked a flight to Colombia (the country) for Thanksgiving. We’ll be flying into Medellin, out of Cartagena, … Continue reading
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In the Suitcase: please close your hotel curtains
Here I am in my new office situated across from a hotel. My window faces this hotel and believe me, we get some great entertainment. So far it’s been pretty mundane – someone on his computer, someone else drinking coffee, … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary: Culebra, Puerto Rico!
Over the Xmas holiday, we’ll be jetting off to the island of Culebra off Puerto Rico, with its crystal-clear water and white sand beaches. It’s one of the top diving spots in the world. It’s too bad I or any … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Airline fees are up nearly 50 percent
A recent analysis by USA Today recently showed that airline fees have jumped almost 50 percent since a year ago. !! Yes, for reals. Not only do you have to pay for checked baggage, change fees, priority boarding, priority seating … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: the Skyrider airline seat
Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me. An Italian company, Aviointeriors, has invented a new airline seat that resembles a horse’s saddle. Known as the “Skyrider,” it’s been said to be the “least comfortable” seat but will provide about 40 … Continue reading
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