A few years ago, I bought a membership for the Brooklyn Museum on Groupon. I really enjoyed it. I particularly liked the special member-only opening receptions, catered with wine and food. We got to see the new presentations before they were open to the public and were treated to musical performances by artists such as … Read More
WHAT’S TAKING SO LONG IN THE PLANE LAVATORY??
The next time you have to wait and wait for someone to come out of an airplane lavatory, think about this: it might be Nina Katchadourian recreating a 15th Century Flemish Masters Self Portrait out of toilet paper, paper toilet seat covers and other airplane accoutrements! WHAT? Seriously, this might be the oddest, but most … Read More
The Aftermath of the Latest United Glitch
I reported here, my own experience with the latest United Airlines glitch. Here are a few updates and observations…. 1. Poof! Many have reported that the United Airlines reservations they made with the, for lack of a better word, glitch, have simply disappeared from their accounts. 2. Twitter Hashtag! an interesting hashtag … Read More
Government Shutdown: Marine Corps Marathon in Jeapordy/ Army 10 Miler Route Changed
Important news for those registered to run either the Army 10 Miler on October 20th, or the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27th – Local news in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA is reporting that the route of the Army 10 Miler has been changed, and the Marine Corps Marathon may be in jeopardy due … Read More
Another United Glitch – My Experience
It used to be so much easier to learn about and take advantage of special travel deals, mistakes and glitches. The community was smaller and an easy occasional glance at Twitter, Airfarewatchdog, a few blogs, Flyertalk and/or Milepoint was all you needed to stay informed. We shared and cared and smiled. Life of the point … Read More
Free Night for Veterans at Inns and B & Bs!
B&Bs for Vets is a campaign by an innkeepers association, Better Way to Stay, aimed at thanking both active and retired military and vets for their service to our countries. For Veterans Day, hundreds of inns and B&Bs throughout the United States and Canada will offer free nights to both active and retired veterans … Read More
Fitness News: You Generate the Energy at this Health Club!
There are a lot of “themes” in running that do little for me. The electric runs, the color runs, the tomato runs…. sure, you can say that, if its fun and it gets people off their butts, then its OK. And I agree. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to pay money to roll around … Read More
Why the Special Envelope to Return Sapphire Preferred Card to Chase?
I recently downgraded my Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa to a Chase Sapphire Visa. The Chase agent I spoke to explained to me that I would be receiving a new “non-metal” card in the mail with the same number as the Preferred card, so I could continue using the Preferred card until the new card arrived. … Read More
Free Runtastic Pro App – Starbucks Pick of the Week
Wednesday morning, I received a text from Michelle, who writes Miles, Points and Mai Tais, telling me that the Starbucks App for Runtastic Pro was free this week at Starbucks. So, when I went out to run that morning, I stopped by two Starbucks, looking for these “Pick of the Week” cards. Alas, I saw … Read More
Taste of NY at the Eventi Hotel
Do you have a friend who just knows how to throw a party right? She – or he – always invites the perfect people, serves delicious food and makes you feel both welcome and special? You marvel at her – or his – talent to effortlessly bring such wonderful people together for such a memorable … Read More
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A New York frequent flyer who elegantly combines her passions for worldwide travel, running a gazillion marathons all over the globe and staying fit ... without sacrificing her fancy for good wine and food.