Happy days are here again….. Its so nice when good deals come back.  Well now there are a number of Amex specials running concurrently.  I’m not even reporting all of them here, just two of them. As Milesquest reports, the Amex Shop Small special, where you check in on Foursquare and unlock specials at businesses … Read More

Nissan, a sponsor of the ING NYC Marathon is running a contest on Facebook –  the grand prize is round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, entry in the NYC Marathon and other assorted goodies. Here is the ENTRY.   This year, as in prior years, Nissan will be hosting a whole schedule of events.  Here’s the info … Read More

There is a Groupon for Park Plus Airport parking for three days for $11 (plus $4 service fee) —–> $15 in all.  Here is the LINK. If you are planning a three day or less trip from EWR anytime before November 1, 2012 (the expiration of the deal) then you may want to consider this … Read More

 Every now and then, we come across a brand we love.  This is how I feel about Insiders 1.  This is a company based in Brooklyn, New York that designs and sells a wonderful selection of hand- made leather items such as totebags, messenger bags, handbags and wallets.  The designs on the products feature scenes of various cities, such as … Read More

I anxiously waited on line at the nearest Starbucks because today was the day.  Free Starbucks Refreshers – a new beverage in berry or lime flavors.  I anticipated a refreshing beverage that reminded me of nice strolls on a boardwalk in the summertime….  The line moved swiftly.  The staff was friendly and enthusiastic.  Thoughts of … Read More

This morning, I received an email from Priority Club Rewards, the loyalty website for IHG hotels, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Indigo and Intercontinental offering a $25 gift card for every hotel booking through December 31, 2012.  The email states: GET A GIFT WHEN YOU BOOK BOOK AT OUR SITES. GET A $25 GIFT.Dear KATHY,Experience the … Read More

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh MY! On Saturday, at Miami airport, I was waiting near the gate for my Delta flight to JFK. There was a woman with her big yellow lab, and I overheard her telling the gate agent that she needed to have the dog on the plane with her for emotional … Read More

Groupon currently has a half-price special ($17 Adults/ $13 Children) to see the Terracotta Warriors: Defender’s of China’s First Empire exhibit at Discovery Times Square in New York City.  If you are not familiar with the Terracotta Warriors, in a nutshell, they are authentic life-size clay soldiers and over 200 Chinese artifacts explore the legacy of China’s first emperor.  I’ve … Read More

Sometimes pictures are better than words…. Our trip in drinks…….. Thursday’s flight to Miami (Delta, First class): Friday’s flight to Cancun (American Airlines, First class): Arrival at Cancun Airport: Hello Riviera Maya.  Right to the pool: Ding, ding, ding, its happy hour at the pool bar: So, a Margarita walks up to a Beer and … Read More

Zagat wants YOU to review restaurants at the top 30 US airports, and is giving away $100 gift cards to the 5 wittiest surveyers.  According to the Website the survey is easy: Review places you’ve been to. Select your favorites. Choose your reward. There’s a link on the page to begin the survey.  Sounds like fun, and who … Read More