Hyatt is running a promotion for it’s Diamond Gold Passport members – if you get a 90-minute facial or massage at the Spa Nalai at the Park Hyatt in New York City, you will receive a bonus of 5,000 Gold Passport points. Let me say this – the Spa Nalai looks incredible – and, knowing … Read More
We Were a Security Breach on LAN Flight 2442 (and no one blinked!)
There was a major security breach on LAN Flight 2442 on August 20, 2015 from Iguacu, Brazil (IGU) to Lima, Peru (LIM). How do I know that? Because, I am fairly certain that I was squarely in the middle of the breach. The entire process was a comedy of errors, though neither Dave nor I … Read More
Travel Bloggers: How to Guarantee the IRS Will Dissallow Deductions
Eric Goldman, writing for Forbes, published an article entitled Travel Blogger Denied Tax Writeoff for European Backpacking Trip, critiquing the recent decision of Pingel v. C.I.R., 2015 WL 4720307 (U.S. Tax Ct. August 10, 2015). (Note, although I am an attorney, this post is by no means intended to present a formal legal analysis of the issues presented). … Read More
Last Minute Details – Iguazu Falls and Lima
Within a few days, I’ll be on my way to Iguazu Falls (Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil) and Lima, Peru. The basics are in place, but I feel like there’s so much that’s still up in the air (pun unintentional). Flights are on LAN. JFK-LIM-IGU-LIM- JFK. It was a mistake fare of less than $400 per … Read More
50% Off FLIGHT001 from Gilt City
If you don’t know Flight001, it is a cool website catering to aviation geeks like you and me. I always find something cool on the website – in addition to classic flight items such as adaptors and travel guides, you can find lots of great little quirky gift items too. I must admit, some of … Read More
Delta Airlines Bans Endangered Animal Trophies
Kudos to Delta Airlines! Today, it announced that effective immediately, shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and water buffalo trophies would be officially banned as freight worldwide. This announcement follows the submission of a petition with more than 250,000 signatures by SumOfUs.org, a global corporate watchdog. That petition urged Delta and other international airlines … Read More
$100 Free Ride Credit from Lyft
I received a $100 Free Ride travel credit from Lyft. Did you?
Stay Fit when Traveling: Skype with Your Trainer!
We all know the famous saying, if Mohammed won’t come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed. Well, what if you’re traveling, and want to stay in touch with your trainer or instructor, but don’t actually want to bring him/her with you? When it comes to Pilates, Tom Dessereau, owner of Form, Fitness & Function and … Read More
WINGMEN – New Documentary – Wingsuits Around the World
A few years ago, I watched my first Wingsuit youtube – I was mesmerized by men soaring through the air as if they were themselves planes. I couldn’t believe it. I had to watch it again and again gaping in fascination. Others I know have had similar reactions to this extreme sport. Three of the … Read More
NYC – Taste of the Terminal Event – Grand Central – Wednesdays in July
New York City is a fun place to visit or live in the summertime. There are always concerts in parks, street fairs and other special events, and many of them are free. Grand Central Station has amazing events year round – whether it’s Christmas or July. Well, it’s July, and it’s Wednesday, so it is … 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.