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

Our friends at Club Carlson are at it again.  Earlier this week, there were some posts about a Country Inn and Suites promotion. Today, I learned of a new Radisson Promo (HT to chrisljo at Flyertalk). The new promo is called One for One, and its a “stay one night, get one night free” deal. … Read More

Above: postcard from original Expo 67 in Montreal.  Below: start of  2012 Oasis Rock n Roll Montreal Marathon & 1/2 Marathon  Last weekend I went to Montreal.  The decision was made a year earlier, when I spent barely one day in Montreal during the Star Mega Do 3 trip, and knew that I had to … Read More

Sirius XM is offering 1Year SiriusXM Internet Radio Trial for Free with promo code CHEVY1YR. this is the LINK (hat tip Slick Deals). –>

Mea culpa, I hang my head in shame.  I could just kick myself….  Yesterday, I was in such a rush to make an online purchase (Cowboy boots from Rue La La) that I committed the cardinal sin ————————–>  I forgot to check my favorite shopping portal – Ultimate Rewards (the shopping portal associated with the Chase Sapphire … Read More