May, 2012

• 30 May

  An Improvement in Upgrades for US Airways!

  I’m often suspicious when I receive emails from airlines about “improvements” to their elite programs.  US Airways seemed to actually come through this time: US Airways will be checking whether or not you qualify for an upgrade more frequently throughout the day. This is good news for elites, especially Golds, …

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• 30 May

  No Upgrades for You!

  Keri and I have been getting ready for our turn around mileage run to HNL (Honolulu, Hawaii).  That’s over twenty hours in a plane with just a mai tai in the middle! I’ve been watching the tickets like crazy, waiting for upgrades to be available.  The leg to HNL is …

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• 29 May

  Anna Chapman’s Stylish Purse & Espoinage History

  Spy Anna Chapman knew how to travel in style. Why commit espionage carrying a boring leather briefcase when you could carry a $2,300 Chanel purse?  With a communication device sewn into its lining and classic Chanel chain straps, this purse can tie any outfit or spy operation together. Perhaps the …

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• 25 May

  Please Make Sure Your Monkeys Are Stowed Properly

  …and in an upright and locked position? John M. passed along this link to me because in addition to my love of travel, I have a love of monkeys. I’m not sure the passengers on this Air China flight out of JFK had the same love:  A monkey escaped its …

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• 24 May

  Tool for Keeping Track of Loyalty Programs

  One mistake I’ve been making a lot lately is that I keep assuming people know the tools I use to organize myself with travel and where I find deals.  Someone recently asked me for advice on keeping track of loyalty program numbers.  I replied, “Oh, you don’t like Award Wallet?”   …

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• 21 May

  Gilt.com’s Vacation Clothing Sale

  I just wanted to drop a quick note about Gilt.com’s vacation style sale.  While they offer some great pieces for travel, they don’t really explain why. Many of the pieces are jersey pieces.  Jersey is stretchy, lightweight and doesn’t wrinkle easily.  The perfect items to pack in a suitcase and …

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• 15 May

  The Jazz Showcase in Chicago

  When I stop in a city for a day or two for work, I like to find a good place to relax.  I’ll stop in somewhere, enjoy a drink, and maybe a show.  When I went to Chicago, I looked into some jazz. Something to know about me.  I play …

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• 13 May

  Sale on Good Travel Shoes

  Payless has a great sale going on this weekend that isn’t accurately represented on their website. First of all, use the coupon code 72366 for 20% off the site (courtesy of Coupon Cravings, thanks!)  Pair this with their option to do Free-Ship-To-Store.  There is a printable coupon here if you want …

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• 11 May

  Free Credit to OpenSky and My New Wine Accessory

  Here’s a link to get you free credit to OpenSky today! I joined this shopping website called OpenSky.  The concept is basically Pinterest-like in that you are “following” different celebrities who have a feed of items they suggest you should purchase.  I (strongly) doubt the celebrities are choosing the items …

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• 10 May

  Free Hyatt Platinum Trial for One More Day Only

  I just had a reminder on my calendar to register for Hyatt’s 90 day Platinum Trial for Visa Signature Card Holders.  (If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Freedom Card for example, you probably have a Visa Signature Card.  It will say on the logo.) Tomorrow is the last …

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