I was just buying some things on Victoria’s Secret and I headed on over to RetailMeNot.com to see what specials they had. Today I found a lot: I was able to get free shipping, an unexpected discount, and a free $15 reward card. Â I also went through the Ultimate Reward …
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Act Now: Free JetBlue Ticket When You Buy Board Game (for $20)
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Reminder: DC-Area Meetup is October 10th!
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My Talk Today at the Library
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Even More Amazing: WEST COAST TO PARIS for less than $400 on American
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Support a Good Cause While Someone Else Does a Polar Plunge
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What Is the Value of Yelp?
When I travel to different places, I tend to do research when I’m on the plane on my way to the destination.  People often ask me–do you use Yelp to plan your trips? Yes and no.http://heelsfirsttravel.boardingarea.com/2013/05/25/foursquare-checkin-has-another-use/ I used to use FourSquare all the time before the huge Swam debacle.  I’m easing …
Read More »Crabs Loose on the Plane Delays US Airways Flight; Crew Rushes to Gather
I feel like this has been a week of unreal travel news stories.  I’ll let this tweet speak for itself: “Ladies and gentlemen your flight is delayed b/c a box of live crabs spilled out in the cargo bin during flight” @USAirways how is this real — Anna Scarcella (@Cscarcella) …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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. Â (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. Â (Well, as classy as …
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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. Â Apparently, if they are spooked enough, they can trample each other. From the Guardian: Until …
Read More »$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. Â 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 …
Read More »Get a Domestic Award Ticket for 2,500 miles (not 25,000!)
This one is a bit complicated but it is possible to get a domestic award ticket for 2,500 miles. Â You can use Starwood Points to redeem for this on a 1:1 basis too. How? Might Travels has the scoop. It involves some patience and last minute booking, but if you …
Read More »Funny, Vintage Continental Airlines Commercials
Feeling nostalgic for Continental Airlines? Check out this set of commercials. Â They aren’t dated, but they feel very ’90s to me: What’s funny is, I think a lot of these pluses they are pushing were removed during the merger with United.
Read More »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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I was poking around on Kickstarter and came across this jacket that claims to be …
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What Happens When You Set Two AI Bots to Talk to Each Other
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This Product Will Help You Pack Faster and Keep You From Forgetting Things
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This Device Promises to Give You Unlimited Worldwide 4G Wi-Fi
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This “Smart” Belt Helps Your Keep Your Waistline in Check
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Carolina Aviators Network Flying Out Aid to Western Carolina
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