Just a note that the Virginia branch of the Alamo Draft House will be doing three separate Airline! nights, complete with props.  Quoting along is highly encouraged. From the website: “You ever seen a grown man naked?†The Action Pack is proud to present an entirely different kind of screening: …
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Get a Private Charter Plane on the 4th for $4
In an effort to stir up some publicity for their chartered plane service, JetSuite will be releasing random flight charters for $4 for travel on July 4th.  These deals will be available on the 3rd, though no time or method has been listed. JetSuite specializes in short hops.  For $500, you …
Read More »DC’s Matchbox Now Has a Happy Hour and It’s Amazing
I’ve been a huge fan of the Matchbox restaurants in DC and going there has been an exception to my usual “happy hour” rule. But today was the official first day of Matchbox’s happy hour. Matchbox specializes in wood-fired brick oven pizza but has also had amazing house-made vodka-infusions. I …
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I’m still a huge fan of US Airways’ upgrade process and I don’t want to see it go anywhere. One of the best things about the upgrade process is that as long as you have an elite on-board for every non-elite in your group, everyone gets treated as the top-tier …
Read More »Google to Offer Free Same Day Delivery from Whole Foods, Costco, Target and More
 I buy almost everything online.  I even get meats and proteins through the mail and I use Amazon Pantry.  It’s my way of coping with being on the road so much. I’ve been eagerly looking forward to Amazon Fresh being released in my area, but there’s a new competitor.  Which …
Read More »Does Uber Availability Influence Your Travel Decisions?
With all the craziness with Uber in France, I’ve started reflecting on how my travel patterns have begun to change thanks to Uber. For example, when visiting my parents, we’d have drinks in their house so no one would have to be a designated driver. Â I’ve found I go out …
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I just had three stowaways on my flight this week.  They were only discovered once the plane finally ran out of seats.  But they at least did it the safe way. Much like Helen Hayes endearing role in the movie Airport (not to be confused with the movie Airplane!) But a man is in …
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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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