How to avoid the Creepy Crawlies

September 14, 2010

Today’s topic is to discuss something that we all hate to even think about: Bed Bugs. The northeast is riddled with this epidemic. Movie Theaters have been shutting down in New York City. Apartments are infested and fumigations are fruitless. What else really impacted that’s related to travel? You guessed it: Hotels. With travel, your [...]

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This gives new meaning to downsizing when traveling

September 14, 2010

New Airplane Seats give only 23 inches of legroom! I’m not exactly a fan of the “Sky Rider” seats that are already gaining interest by US airlines. The seats are modeled after Cowboys, who ride their horses for more than 8 hours a day. This may be fine for a cowboy, however I highly doubt [...]

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Working out on the road

August 27, 2010

I am a very healthy person. Working out is important to me. Every time I go on the road, I check to see if the hotel has a gym. Most hotel websites will post photos of their gym online so that you can inspect ahead of time if the equipment is up to par with [...]

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Reading on the road

July 12, 2010

After months of deliberation I have finally pressed “confirm” on the checkout on Amazon.com for the Kindle 2.0. What drove this decision you might ask? Well, I have done months of research, and playing with various devices to make my mind up. Here are the deciding factors that really swayed me toward the Kindle. Note: [...]

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carry-on vest!

July 4, 2010

The above vest is such a good idea. I’ve watched a person take out more things from one of these vests than I can possibly fit into a purse. The only downsides to this vest are that they don’t come in a nice form fitting girly look, and they can be quite bulky and difficult [...]

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Athleta has new arrivals!

June 4, 2010

Summer is upon us, and the new Athleta catalogue just arrived in the mail today. Some of my must have picks are: Vista Pants: These pants are versatile and comfortable. Perfect for traveling! The Hibiscus Oceanside Short: Let’s be honest with ourselves. Getting a bikini wax while on your travels is a real challenge. A [...]

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Finding the best seat on a plane

May 5, 2010

When traveling, always try to check in online before you actually leave for the airport. You can print your boarding pass at home, and hopefully pick the right seat for your tastes. Where are the best seats on the plane you may ask? Well, going to sites like http://www.seatguru.com can help you decide. You have [...]

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Monthly Tips: How to travel spill free

April 14, 2010

Whenever I travel in a plane, due to the change in air pressure, my little 3-1-1 plastic bottles tend to burst. Once, my clinique face lotion bottle looked odd to me, it was all puffed up and over inflated. When I opened the bottle the lotion came exploding out of the bottle like a volcano!! [...]

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Carry-On bag Fee?

April 6, 2010

From today’s paper, an article posted in Reuters indicates that Spirit Air is about to begin experimenting with charging the passengers for overhead carry-on luggage. The fees range from $30 for an advanced registration, to $45 when checking a bag at the gate!! This is outrageous considering what they are forcing customers to have to [...]

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Fashion Tips for the travel conscious

April 6, 2010

Like a girl scout, I am always prepared. I’m always looking for good deals, and great fashion for travel! Here are some tips that I use when searching for the ultimate bargain on travel clothing: 1. KISS. For the unaware, that stands for “Keep it simple stupid”. It’s a good thing to remember. Wacky prints, [...]

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