Well, this comes as no surprise. I received an email from American Express announcing that, effective March 21, 2016, the American Express for Target Prepaid Card will be discontinued. This card no longer serves a function given the fact that Amex no longer permits debit loads on the card, and that Target is emphasizing its various … Read More
Tudor City – a Hidden Gem in New York City
Tudor City is a residential enclave rich with history that is located on the southern edge of Turtle Bay on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It was the first residential skyscraper complex in the world. (see, Wikipedia). Tudor City runs from 40th Street to 43rd Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. … Read More
Alaska Airlines Visa Promo – 3 Miles Hotels and Car Rentals
[Possibly targeted]. I received an email today containing a promotional offer on my Bank of America Alaska Airlines Visa Card EARN 2 ADDITIONAL MILES FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND ON QUALIFYING HOTEL AND CAR RENTAL PURCHASES through March 31, 2016 The email further provides: Activate this bonus offer and earn 2 additional miles (up to 2,500 bonus … Read More
American Express OPEN Business Lounge – Javits Center, NY
I attended the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center in New York City this past weekend. Outside the entry to the exhibition hall I noticed this: Wow, there’s an American Express Lounge at the Javits Center! According to the Javits Center website: The lounge is located on the 4E Terrace, above the … Read More
Too Much Travel and Not Enough Running? 2015 in Review and Looking Forward to 2016
Tallying the miles of 2015 – pondering where I’ve been and where I’m going – and some marathon planning…
Lounge and Flight Review: VIP Lounge Guayaquil, Ecuador and LAN Flight GYE-JFK
I recently visited Ecuador. The return flight was from Guayaquil (GYE) to New York (JFK). With a little time to spare and a Priority Pass in hand, I decided to check out the VIP Club. It was pretty empty. Correction: it was rather desolate. Like the other Priority Club I visited in Ecuador (at Quito Airport), … Read More
NYC Restaurant Week – $5 off $25 With Amex and Other Tricks
New York City Restaurant Week is right around the corner. I missed it last year because I was so busy traveling, but this year I’ll be in town and looking forward to it. You know the drill, January 18 to February 5th, at participating restaurants, lunch $25 and dinner $38. Here’s the list of participating … Read More
My Prize Weekend at the Hilton Manhattan East in NYC
Through a Facebook contest, I won a weekend stay at a Hilton Hotel in NYC
Watch Squash Championships Inside Grand Central Terminal!
J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions Squash Championship will take place inside Grand Central Terminal this week
Out for a Run: A Run in Lima, Peru
I really feel like I’ve seen a city when I’m able to run there. It’s not necessary to compete in a marathon or a foot race, I need only lace up by sneakers and run. I like to take in the sights that way, even if I go slowly or for only a few miles … 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.