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

My First Flight in the Emirates A380

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Due to a last-second flight cancellation on my trip, I unexpectedly found myself on an Emirates A380 flight. Eager to share my experiences with the world, I tweeted out a selfie of me in my seat. My selfie was met with immediate support from the travel blogging community, including Gary …

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Grab a Great Flight to Cancun / Caribbean

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There’s currently a deal going on where you can fly from the West Coast of the US to Cancun for less than $300 on Delta. Valid for travel until early November. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure Please note that while this fare …

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Australian Airlines Ban Troublesome Smart Phone

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Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have all officially banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from being turned on flights and from being in checked luggage. From Android Authority: The three airlines are Qantas, its budget arm Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. According to the airlines, the ban is a measure of …

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How a Lost Cell Phone Can Be Dangerous in Flight

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The FAA is considering banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from flights over safety concerns, but did you know any smart phone could potentially pose a danger inflight? Due to the issues surrounding the Samsung Galaxy note 7’s battery, the FAA is trying to decide whether or not they should …

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Sadly, Angela Lansbury *Won’t* Be on Game of Thrones

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Yesterday, I heard some news that made more more excited about TV than I’ve been in a while.  Angela Lansbury is joining the cast of Game of Thrones! Unfortunately, that turned out to be a rumor that turned into a news story. From Entertainment Weekly: It’s been widely reported Lansbury might appear …

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How to Help Your Browser Easily Connect to Hotel Wifi

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Sometimes when you connect to hotel wifi, things just don’t click.  For some reason, the login screen won’t come up, and every website gives you a strange warning when you navigate there. There’s one trick my friend in IT told me years ago that can help you get connected to the …

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