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

Considering so much of my paycheck is invested in Starbucks, I’m always happy when they have specials or freebies.   This Friday (Friday the 13th), from Noon to 3pm enjoy a free Tall (12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per person.  this is the link: http://www.starbucks.com/refreshers/en-us If you are … Read More

Another one of those Amex deals that we are loving so much.  With this one, you get a $5 credit when you spend at least $25 at a Shell gas station. The deal is available via both facebook and twitter (Tweet using hashtag #AmexShell). You know the drill by now — Sync your American Express … Read More

I just came across this offer from Amazon. A free MP3 Sampler – with 60 Minutes of Meditation, Relaxation, Yoga Music.  Wish I had this on my trip to Mexico this past week. Sometimes I want to hear rock music, sometimes nothing, sometimes the calm of music like this.  I’m not sure how long this … Read More