Am I insane? I have booked my first true Mileage Run! What is a Mileage Run and why would one go on a Mileage Run?  One “does” a mileage run, not to go somewhere, per se, but rather to accrue extra miles (usually at a good price) so as to attain or maintain elite status … Read More

Attention Airplane Geeks:  a one-year subscription to Flying Magazine, usually $59.88, is $4.99 today at Tanga. (note: I will make a small referral fee if you subscribe through the above links)  –>

I survived the Chicago Seminars!  (Survived refers not to the amounts of information taken in, nor the amount of alcohol consumed, but rather to the Tornado Scare on the Sunday of the Chicago Seminars).  The Chicago Seminars is an annual event organized by The Frugal Travel Guy (Rick) and The Points Guy (Brian).  It was held at the Holiday Inn … Read More

I happened to be surfing the net and came across this ~  Free iBook on iTunes ~~  Yellow Submarine by the Beatles! As described on the iTunes Preview page: This enchanting illustrated book captures the same magical spirit found in the film. The Beatles’ journey to save Pepperland from the music-hating Blue Meanies is filled … Read More

Last weekend, I traveled to Albany, New York, to celebrate a friend’s birthday and to run the MOHAWK HUDSON MARATHON. The HOTEL ALBANY was the host hotel.  It was formerly a Crowne Plaza, but now a Hilton Hotel Affiliate.  The employees couldn’t have been any nicer or more helpful.  Dominique was at the front desk … Read More

I have not yet been to Australia, but it is most definitely on the list of places I’d like to visit. (Of course, I intend to run a marathon there someday – perhaps the Gold Coast Airport Marathon or the Canberra Marathon).   Today, I was looking at some travel blog updates on LinkedIn, and … Read More

Everyone knows that travel – especially planning for travel – is stressful enough, and that “just one more thing” when getting ready for a trip can put some of us over the edge of sanity.  So, what happens when/if your travel day falls on election day, or if you’ll be away?  To vote or not to vote, that … Read More

Hampton has issued another one of its Hamptonality Moment Videos on Facebook. here’s the link ——————->  HAMPTONALITY MOMENTS In the latest episode, you get to watch Hamptonality’s latest inspiring story –  TJ Elevator Fan, a kid who’s obsessed with fascinated by elevators….. Alrighty.  Not a Grisham novel, but its ok for a minute. You know … Read More

I am a fan of Groupon.  Every now and again, there’s a great deal.  One of my favorites was a family membership that I purchased at the Brooklyn Museum a few years ago for $40.  Well, right now there’s a Groupon deal of that amazing caliber: Asphalt Green. You can Choose Between Two Options $25 for a one-month … Read More