So this is some Lord of Rings… er, shoot. There’s a mountain that has a freaking geyser in it that you can stay in overnight. And it’s an actual hotel. This hotel, located in Chile (not to be confused with a similarly named one in Costa Rica), has a rustic …
Read More »Hyatt Changes, Best Trip Report Ever, and a Monkey in the Lounge Shower
Another day, another dollar, another award chart change. This time, it’s Hyatt. Pizza in Motion has the scoop on all the changes. I’m sad to see the Dallas properties go up in points values because that’s where I travel most frequently. But the hotels by me have gone down, so …
Read More »Philly to LA Only $269 on American Airlines
A great cross-country deal–fly round-trip from Philly to LA for $269 on American Airlines. As always, The Flight Deal has the deal. Check out the link for all the details, but the fare is valid September through early-November. But remember, due to American Airline’s changes, the amount of redeemable miles …
Read More »Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition for Xbox One for $36 Shipped
This is a crazy good deal. Â I’m not caught up on all my Halo yet, but I’m seriously tempted. Microsoft has Halo 5:Â Guardians Limited Edition for Xbox One for $35.99, plus free shipping. This includes the game, plus a bunch of extra bonus items: Bonus content In addition to the …
Read More »This Is What My Life Has Become–A flamingo beer bong
Sure, I write on flamingos at airports and champagne bongs one time (okay, two times), and my Amazon recommended items become this: A flamingo beer bong.  Oh Amazon, you know me so well. This reminds me of the few months after I wrote about the wine bra, and all the Amazon …
Read More »Military Jets Escort El Al Flight After Bomb Threat
An El Al flight has safely landed after officials received an anonymous tip that there was a bomb on board. Â The flight was going from New York to Israel and was met by French fighter jets once it hit European airspace. Â After that, it was escorted by Swiss jets. According …
Read More »Jack Hanna and a Flamingo Got Stuck Going Through Airport Turnstile at the Same Time (seriously!)
Okay, I seriously cannot stop laughing.  Jack Hanna learned the hard way why only one person (or bird) should go through the turnstile at one time. Jack Hanna landed at the Ohio State University Airport after the terminal itself had closed back in 2007.  The only way to exit was through …
Read More »These Simple Luggage Tags Will Keep Your Bags From Being Lost
These luggage tags are a really smart idea and I had never thought of them before. Whenever I pack a checked bag, I make sure to put a detailed itinerary inside. Â I include where I will be, the dates I will be there, and contact numbers along the journey. Â But …
Read More »Adorable Ducklings Rescued from Airport Storm Drain
An eagle-eyed traveler spotted something unusual–10 ducklings in the Norfolk Airport storm drain! Â Apparently, while their mother was able to pass over the grate, they all fell in when they followed. I missed this story when it first came out, but through some cute-animal-binge-viewing today, came across it. While their …
Read More »What Is the Most Patriotic Tourist Attraction in the United States?
If you had asked me, I would have guessed the Liberty Bell, but that didn’t even make the list! According to a poll done by USA Today, the most patriotic tourist attraction in the United States is the site of the Boston Tea Party. I can see that. Â After all, …
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