The problem with being an incredibly busy person is that sometimes… we bite off more than we can chew (who made up that saying?). Honestly, I’m working a full-time job, traveling lake a lunatic, trying to maintain a relationship, keeping up with friends and family and running a marathon here and there…. Neh, I’m not … Read More
Next Stop: Maui and the Maui Marathon
I have this passion for traveling to places and running marathons. (note: if you’re reading this, you are probably a lunatic about something, so please don’t start shaking your head about this …) Well I’m proud to say that the next journey begins tomorrow with a short hop to Hawaii to run the Maui Marathon. … Read More
Golfers – Get 3X US Air Miles on Booked Tee Times and No Baggage Fee to Fly with Golf Bags on KLM/AF!
If you are a golfer, here’s some news you want to read, first from US Air, and second from KLM and Air France. Get 3X US Airway Miles for Booking Tee Times US Airways has joined forces with Thanks Again — which has moved into the golfing arena with an advance tee time bookings. When … Read More
United Will Honor Mistake Fare
Hot off the press – AP and just about every other news source is reporting that United has issued a press release saying it will honor the mistake fare. Boy am I jealous! Did you get in on the deal? Why do you think United responded as they did it? Was it not worth … Read More
Fitness Center Review – Baltimore Hotel Monaco, a Kimpton Hotel
As I wrote about here, I recently visited the Monaco Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel. Kimpton is on a fitness mission! Thus, at the Monaco, in addition to a great fitness center, all rooms have yoga mats, and the hotel offers free bicycle rentals too. Of course, you could go for a run or brisk walk … Read More
Amtrak, Baltimore and the Monaco Hotel
I’m so lucky that I took so many wonderful trips this summer, including San Francisco in June, Philadelphia (where I also stayed at a Kimpton brand Monaco Hotel) and New Orleans in early July, and Maine in late July. Like last year, I took a longer vacation at the end of August. Last year it … Read More
Auto Decline on Amex Application: How Many Cards are Too Many?
I like so many other points and mile enthusiasts decided to apply for the SPG American Express Card this week, during a limited sign-up (or is it sign-on?) promotion offering 30,000 points, instead of the usual 25,000 point promo. Since I already have the personal version of this card, I applied for the business card … Read More
Expedia Sweepstakes Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
To honor National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Expedia is launching a fundraising project involving over 150 travel giveaways and exclusive hotel coupons to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Expedia’s St. Jude trip sweepstakes offers more than 150 trips for consumers to bid on and a coupon offer where the proceeds benefit St. Jude. Each … Read More
Cuckoo for Jogging Maps – Hyatt Union Square NYC
Here is the jogging map for the Hyatt Union Square in New York City. (A review of the hotel’s fitness center was posted here). The jogging map, which looks like an oversized playing card, was furnished to me by the front desk. It is not yet posted on the hotel’s website – hopefully Hyatt will … Read More
Lonely in Tokyo? Stop by Soineya, Japan’s First Co-Sleeping Shop
Soineya is Japan’s first “co-sleeping specialty store” (lovingly, dubbed a Cuddle Cafe) where the patrons are offered the simple and ultimate comfort of sleeping in the arms of a beautiful girl. The “store” opened last September in the Akihabara area of Tokyo. It charges an admission fee, and a set fee based on the amount … 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.