For those who did get the Club Carlson points, Live from a Lounge explains how you can get 50% off certain bookings in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Tiff C., mentioned in the post on 30% off Club Carlson properties, told me she planned on using her points on …
Read More »30% Off Club Carlson Through August 7th
If you are like me and are trying to hit as many of the Club Carlson property promotions as possible, check out their 30% off sale. I received this email yesterday and used the rate to rebook a reservation at significantly less than it originally went for. This goes for …
Read More »30 Days for DC Nets Us a Beach Day
US Airways’ 30 Days for DC has had some surprises for some lucky people. And thanks to it, Keri and I are spending the day at the beach in the South for the same price it would cost us to bus to the nearby Rehoboth Beach. For someone who flies …
Read More »Why It’s Sometimes Better to Book Hotel with a Travel Agent
Booking my hotel for Las Vegas through a travel agent really made my experience. I ended up at the Four Seasons in extra luxury and walked out as relaxed as I could be. But let’s rewind. When booking hotel rooms for Las Vegas, it is difficult to know when to …
Read More »Using Shopping Portals to Earn Points
One of the most simple ways you can earn points is through using shopping portals from point programs to make your online purchases. I was glad to see Keri wrote about ways to get points even when booking directly through the hotel, and specifically about the program TopCashBack. I brought …
Read More »A Word of Caution With Your Credit Cards
With all the credit cards people apply to for miles, I just wanted to post a cautionary note regarding one of my accounts that got compromised. I consider myself pretty savvy with paying attention to my finances. I use Mint.com to track my purchases and review them often. I review …
Read More »The Neon Museum, Where Neon Goes to Live On
Yesterday, I showed off the fabulous high heel sign greeting me at the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum is a time capsule of Vegas, in a way. They store and show off discarded neon from Vegas, creating a glamourously rusted and faded timeline. When you enter the grounds, you are …
Read More »A Warm Welcome in Vegas for Heels First
I’m traveling in Vegas right now and what greeted me? A giant high heeled shoe. This shoe is part of the neon museum in Las Vegas, a non-profit dedicated to preserving old neon signs from the strip. I just appreciated that the easiest way to find it is via the …
Read More »Try Out Travel Sized Products with Birchbox
Birchbox is a great way to try out new products and collect travel sized items to bring with you on the road. For a $10/month subscription fee, you receive a box of samples (and sometimes snacks) worth more than the $10 subscription fee. I get pretty excited when my Birchbox …
Read More »US Airways Plane Gets Stuck in the Ground
A US Airways Plane got stuck in the ground Friday during a record-breaking heat wave in Arlington, Virginia. This has been a crazy weather month so far. The derecho storm left Keri with no power for days. And while we are used to high-temperatures in Arlington, we rarely have heat …
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