January, 2013

• 29 January

  Club Carlson Adds Southwest as a Partner

  Are you filled to the brim with Club Carlson points you may never use? Club Carlson has added Southwest as a Partner you can transfer your points to: Club CarlsonSM members can now convert Gold Points® into Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Points®. Redeem some of your 27,504 points* today to …

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• 28 January

  He Got a Sapphire for a Sapphire (I’m engaged!)

  This half of Heels First has gotten engaged, and while an engagement isn’t usually “travel related,” this particular engagement is! I was whisked away to my favorite DC restaurant, Dino’s, for a nice dinner.   I was craving Glen Manor Sauvignon Blanc, and they happen to have a half-bottle of it …

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• 24 January

  Spending the Night in a Haunted Hotel — The Radisson Lord Baltimore

  Is the Radisson Baltimore Haunted? Radisson was doing a Buy-One-Get-One night promotion, and I was disappointed to find out our local Radisson was not participating.  The closest hotel was in Baltimore, and I had been wanting to go to the aquarium there, so I checked it out. Not only was …

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• 17 January

  The Un-official ChampagneDO: Video Edition!

  This is what happens when you give someone who wanted to be a film documentary producer at the age of 8 a video camera.  I’ve tried to capture people’s thoughts on the bottles they brought, as well as on the other champagnes.  Here are Keri’s thoughts.  My video editing skills …

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• 15 January

  What’s in my Birchbox–Man Edition!

  Birchbox for Men Reviews Keri and I have often mentioned our Birchboxes–-a monthly mailing of sample sized products and treats.  I use my Birchbox items while I travel and have found it really useful for keeping myself stocked with random items.  While talking about our Birchboxes, a lot of questions …

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• 12 January

  Tragedy While On the Road

  I was struggling back and forth whether or not to write this post, but here goes.  With our travels, we’ve had mishaps, missed connections, cancelled flights, sprints through international airports, and been suspected of smuggling items back and forth from the Caribbean.  These situations are rough when they are happening, …

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• 8 January

  Triple Points at Club Carlson Through March 15th

  It isn’t the big night out, or even a buy-one-get-one, but if you are staying at Club Carlson properties (Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, Park Inn/Place), make sure you register for their triple point promotion! This promotion goes until March 15th, but pay attention to the terms and conditions.  You …

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December, 2012

• 20 December

  Great Last Minute Gift Discount–Shari’s Berries

  Shari’s Berries, the company that sends baskets of drool worthy chocolate-dipped strawberries and cakes, is currently on Living Social with a $15 for $30 worth of items voucher. I just purchased one myself.  The $30 can get you one of their strawberry and cake combos.  You’d only need to pay …

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• 19 December

  Hyatt’s Standby Upgrade Offer to Me

  Hotels have started doing something called eStandby Upgrades. These are the opportunity to upgrade to a better room at a lower rate than usual if the nicer room goes unsold.  You find out at check in.  I’ve gotten some pretty sweet rooms for $5-$10 more. Hyatt offered me an opportunity …

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• 16 December

  Winners for Our Virgin America Contest

  Our winners for our Virgin America Contest are: results powered by Random.org Entry #89 Miro H. 20% Off Cert Entry #97 David J. Amazon Gift Card Entry #39 Joseph M. 20% Off Cert The winners will all be contacted to receive their prizes.  Congrats!

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