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

Tragedy While On the Road

I was struggling back and forth whether or not to write this post, but here goes.  With our travels, we’ve had mishaps, missed connections, cancelled flights, sprints through international airports, and been suspected of smuggling items back and forth from the Caribbean.  These situations are rough when they are happening, …

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Great Last Minute Gift Discount–Shari’s Berries

Shari’s Berries, the company that sends baskets of drool worthy chocolate-dipped strawberries and cakes, is currently on Living Social with a $15 for $30 worth of items voucher. I just purchased one myself.  The $30 can get you one of their strawberry and cake combos.  You’d only need to pay …

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Hyatt’s Standby Upgrade Offer to Me

Hotels have started doing something called eStandby Upgrades. These are the opportunity to upgrade to a better room at a lower rate than usual if the nicer room goes unsold.  You find out at check in.  I’ve gotten some pretty sweet rooms for $5-$10 more. Hyatt offered me an opportunity …

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Winners for Our Virgin America Contest

Our winners for our Virgin America Contest are: results powered by Random.org Entry #89 Miro H. 20% Off Cert Entry #97 David J. Amazon Gift Card Entry #39 Joseph M. 20% Off Cert The winners will all be contacted to receive their prizes.  Congrats!

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Anybody Else Going to be Away On #HolidayBizTravel?

So, I mentioned I’ll be away in Atlanta and New Orleans during the holidays for work.  What’s hard about holiday travel as opposed to other times of the year is fitting in the holidays!  I enjoy traveling from work, but it is rough having to pick up and go immediately …

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Travel During the Holidays

This coming holiday season has me bouncing back and forth between visiting family and work travel.  I have a weird problem of trying to decide what city I want to be in for New Years Eve, since it is the one buffer day between two travel trips.  Do I stay …

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