May, 2012

• 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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• 9 May

  The Things We Do for Deals

  I mentioned in my last post that I am currently hoarding Ultimate Rewards points.  This is for a vacation I plan to take later at a Hyatt property. (More on that later!) That’s why I was thrilled when the Daily Getaway for today was Hyatt points.  I would love to …

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• 9 May

  Discover it Card: When Cash Back is Your Best Option

  Earning points on credit card spend is exciting.  Sometimes points can just add up from regular every day purchases and result in a great trip. But what happens if the trip you want cannot be bought by points?  Or if you find you are at the point where you are …

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• 2 May

  Wait! Those silicon falsies were allowed!

  View from the Wing linked to an article about a cross-dresser whose silicon falsies were confiscated at the security check-point. He was “turned away at McCarran International Airport on Friday because the cutlets exceeded TSA’s liquid limit of 3.4 ounces for most carry-on items.”  It has been suggested that if …

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• 1 May

  Traveling with Pill Boxes

  Overlawyered rounded up a few links on how Pill Boxes are technically illegal in many places (and when crossing the boarder) when used to carry prescription medicines. Even though they are technically illegal in many places, they are also technically allowed through TSA check points.  TSA recommends, but does not …

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April, 2012

• 28 April

  US Airways to Offer PreferredAccess to Non-Elites

  I received an email from US Airways letting me know that they will soon open up PreferredAccess lines to non-priority customers for a fee. I had a feeling this was coming. The access lines are pretty new, and as much as I wanted to believe it was just something the …

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• 27 April

  United MileagePlus Explorer Card Commercial Undersells Itself

  The United MileagePlus Explorer Card commercial gives us a Goofus and Gallant type situation regarding two travelers–coworkers, I assume.  One traveler clumsily navigates the airport process whereas the other knows a few shortcuts.  I cannot find the commercial online, so I’ll briefly lay out the commercial: Goofus avoids checking bags …

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• 22 April

  Dessert for Your Dessert Wine

  Keri described my love for Grgich Hill’s Violetta during our trip to Napa in February.  When you have a bottle of wine you are looking forward to, great food really can add to the experience. Dessert wine is tricky though.  Violetta is described as having ripe white peach and orange …

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• 19 April

  Unfashionable Fashionable Travel

  Here at Heels First, we encourage feeling your best when traveling. If you feel great traveling in a dress and heels, go right ahead! (We certainly wear our heels.). However, there are some general rules to follow to make sure your fashionable travel is actually fashionable. 1. Wear shoes you …

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• 15 April

  Another Reason to Love a Club Membership

  I’ve been traveling so much over the last few weeks that I eventually forgot which side of the shower in my apartment has the faucet (and I guessed wrong!)  It is easy to get disoriented when flying, especially when many of the trips are to different climates and different sides …

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