Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Travelers Can’t Seem to Leave Chicago

After all the cancellations last week from the radar center fires, travelers are still finding themselves unable to leave Chicago. From USA Today’s Ben Mutzabaugh,: More than 450 flights – or about 16% of the entire day’s schedule – had been grounded at O’Hare and nearly 1,000 more delayed as …

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Sale on High Heel Wine Glasses with Free Shipping!

This was quite possibly the fastest purchase I ever made. Rue La La has High Heel wine glasses today with free shipping.  (Usually you pay $9.95 for one month of free shipping). Usually heel-themed glasses seem tacky to me, but these are both fun and classy.  (Well, as classy as …

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Flights Rerouted to Avoid Walrus Crowds

In the category of news I can’t make up, flights to Alaska have been rerouted due to a large (35,000) crowd of walruses. The sad part is the reason why the flights are being rerouted.  Apparently, if they are spooked enough, they can trample each other. From the Guardian: Until …

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$1,000 Fine for Taking Pictures in a National Forest

The National Forest Services has announced it will begin regulating photography in the US National Forests.  Those who do not obtain a pricey permit face a $1,000 fine for snapping away. Roadtrippers had the scoop: If the plans are finalized in November, any media with a camera, even a simple …

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A Look at the $23,000 Singapore Airlines Suites Class

What’s it like flying in an airplane suite that can convert into a double bed?   And that costs $23,000? I was perusing Reddit can came across Derek Low’s post on the Singapore Airlines Suites Class. What really stood out to me was how stunning his photos are. For example: Rather than a …

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Airline Cancels Flights Through October 16th

When flights get cancelled, usually you can get rebooked within a few days.  But some passengers are in a tough situation after PEOPLExpress cancels flights for the next two-and-a-half weeks. From NJ.com:  If you had a flight booked on PEOPLExpress airlines between now and mid-October, it’s time to make alternate …

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