July, 2016

• 12 July

  Get 8-Weeks of Unlimited Uber Rides in NYC For $159

  

  Uber, in a possible effort to get an edge on Lyft, is offering unlimited UberPool ride plans this summer through Gilt.com.  You can purchase different lengths of time.  The cheapest is a two-week package at $49.  The  most expensive is 8-weeks at $159. If you book an UberPool, you receive a …

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• 12 July

  What to Do When the Power Goes Out When You’re Traveling

  

  Power outages stink in general–but what do you do when the power goes out in your hotel for an extended period of time? I’ve seen a flashlight in the closet occasionally, but that’s more rare.  (And probably in hotels where power outages are more frequent). I’ve stayed at two different …

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• 12 July

  JetBlue Sale With Fares Starting at $49 (Two Days Only)

  

  Jetblue has a great two-day sale going on right now.  And fares start at only $49. From the website: Fares include government taxes and fees. Book by July 13, 2016 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local time). Monday – Thursday & Saturday travel between August 22 – November …

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• 12 July

  Live Again: Free $10 Amazon Gift Card with Free Audible 3-Month Subscription

  

  It’s back live again! There’s a great deal going on Amazon right now where you can get a free $10 gift card with almost no effort. If you sign-up for a 3-month free trial to Audible, you’ll get a $10 gift card added to your account.  After that, you have …

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• 12 July

  Spend $10 on Shorts at Kmart, Get *At Least* $10 Back in Store Credit

  

  Kmart has a special right now.  You will get $10 back in store credit for every $10 you spend on specific shorts.  However, some people have been reporting receiving even more than that. In order to get this deal, you must be a member of the free Shop Your Way …

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• 11 July

  Another Travel Alert for DCA Flights: Airport Bound Metro From DC Shut Down For a Week at Major Stop

  

    Another sets of closures are happening on the metro line from DCA.  The bad news for most tourists is that the section going into DC from the airport is closing down for a week.   While the trains themselves are shut down, shuttle busses are running to replace those segments. From ArlNow.com: Arlington …

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• 11 July

  Flight Attendant Goes Above and Beyond for Little Girl With Severe Anxiety

  

  With the week that just happened, it’s nice to hear a heartwarming story. A crew member on Southwest Airlines went above and beyond when he noticed a little girl was extremely anxious in the air.  She also has type 1 diabetes, and was beginning to have blood sugar issues due …

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• 11 July

  Magic Bullet Blender for $40 plus Get a $30 Store Credit

  

  The Magic Bullet, despite having a very unfortunate name, has been a staple in my kitchen, According to Slick Deals, Kmart has a the Magic Bullet Blender for $40, but it also comes with 30,000 “Shop Your Way Points”.  This is the equivalent of $30 of in-store credit. You must …

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• 11 July

  How to Keep Track of All Your Flights, Credit Card Bonus Timeliness and There’s a Monkey in Business Class!

  

  Ever wonder how much you’ve flown overall?  Or have you had trouble remembering when you went to that destination you love? I personally use Swarm (previously FourSquare) to keep track of all my flights.  But it doesn’t give me detailed knowledge.  Just what airports I’ve been to and when. There are …

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• 11 July

  A Personal-Sized Air Filtration System That Can Travel With You

  

  Allergies suck.  I’m on my fourth week of bronchitis thanks to overloading my allergies.  But it is difficult to keep allergies in check on the road. Every new city brings a new set of allergens.  And sometimes, you can discover a new allergy while on the road.  I discovered a new …

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