Le Chic Geek

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

Yesterday, I posted about the Virgin America deal at Banana Republic. We selflessly ran to Banana to get two new cute tops a couple of vouchers for you guys.  To sweeten the deal, you have a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card as well! Once you login to the …