Le Chic Geek

If the TSA’s system at the airport (let’s say for example) is 99% accurate, does this mean they are 99% accurate in catching terrorists?  That would be my assumption, until I read an article our guest poster, Art Carden wrote on Forbes.com. According to Art, when a NSA program (talking …

When Keri suggested going to Hershey, PA, we searched for hotels in the area.  Even though we would have loved to stay at the Hotel Hershey (and I would have loved to spend all day drinking those peanut butter cup martinis), we decided to be cost effective and use some …

How do you make the most out things like going for US Airways Trial Preferred Status, or the Triple EQMs people like Keri got? We don’t have a magic ball that shows us where the fares are.  Unless you count The Flight Deal, in which case–we do! I’m using US …

It’s been an odd news day in the travel world. Here are some highlights: A young boy snuck into the airport, past security, and onto a Las Vegas-bound plane–all without a ticket. (Of course, the TSA is already contemplating changes because of this. Their concern was making sure the public …

Keri and I were determined to get a great steak while in Omaha.  So we were delighted to run into someone at Frequent Traveler University with detailed knowledge of the Omaha area. For everyone else who got that great fare to Omaha (or is just headed there anyway!), here’s a …

One thing I love about Epcot is that there is more to it than just the rides and exhibits.  One thing Epcot does is host a greenhouse aimed at finding more sustainable ways of growing food.  When I was here with Keri, I noticed some people walking around while we …

One of the most fun things for me in Epcot is trying the food and beverages in the different countries.  Keri and I went wine tasting through the different countries, and my sister and I decided to take a different tack.  We attempted to go through each country drinking what …

The one thing I really love about miles is how flexible it makes travel. Last month, my ice skating coach of ~15 years passed away, and I was trying to get funeral and service information.  I found out the service by the other figure skaters was in a few hours. …

It’s still alive! Amazon.com has a deal on Corel Aftershot Pro for Mac AND PC that marks the product down from $99.99 to $12.99. They are also offering a software coupon code that takes $15 off: MACR0913 which makes this product free. The coupon is also valid on the PC …

It’s still alive!  Amazon.com has a deal on Corel Aftershot Pro for Mac that marks the product down from $99.99 to $12.99. They are also offering a software coupon code that takes $15 off: MACR0913 which makes this product free. The coupon is also valid on the PC download edition, …