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Last week I traveled to San Francisco, California, and had the chance to meet Jeremy Wright, b5media’s President and CEO. It’s an odd sensation to meet someone you feel like you already know through email and phone conversations.
Also in town was b5’s tech guru, Aaron Brazell. Aaron has a business-like title, but I much prefer […]
While diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, let’s not over look the beauty and sheer sexiness of a ruby.
On a recent visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, I had the opportunity to see the Carmen Lucia Ruby, a 23.1 carat Burmese ruby. Burmese rubies of this size are […]
It’s the time of year for award shows ““ Golden Globes, Oscars, Grammies, and — the Freddie Awards.
The Freddie is the award given to frequent traveler programs. From airlines to hotels, and everything in between, the Freddie recognizes travel industry loyalty and reward programs, and is decided by an online voting procedure.
Sign in to the […]
Traveling through San Francisco International Airport yesterday, I noticed that the Air Train has finally been completed.
I’m not entirely sure when this happened. I was here a couple of weeks ago, and the “coming soon” sign was still up, so it was a pleasant surprise to find it operating this week.
I arrived at SFO in […]
If stalking your favorite celeb in Palm Springs at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic doesn’t suit you, here is an additional opportunity for star viewing ““ the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
The Festival opens this weekend, so you need to make plans today if you’ll need to travel or make hotel arrangements. Opening […]
Details: Today is the anniversary of the dedication of The Pentagon.
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, and although it’s mailing address is Washington DC, the complex is actually located in Arlington, Virginia. It is one of the largest buildings in the world, and has five side, five floors above ground, and two basement levels.
Photo […]
I’ve wrote last month about what a fan I am of Netflix. It’s just so easy to use when you’re traveling.
A few days ago I read about a new service that was offering a similar program, only with books. I was very interested, because I’m a big reader, averaging a couple books a week. Some years ago […]
Snow is still on the ground here in Seattle, and while it’s been sunny outside, it is still miserably cold.
I’ve been spending lots of time thinking about my flying schedule and trying to figure out how to get some place a little warmer. It may be time for a few day get away to Palm […]
My blogging friend Georgie, over at Laughing Chow, sent me some information that may be of interest to travelers who are also photographers. Or maybe just travelers who want to try their hand at photography.
CondeNast Traveler has announced its 20th anniversary photography contest. Here are the basic details: Take a photo that captures a memorable […]
It’s fun to reminisce about the airline industry. To think of how far we’ve come. Or maybe how far we haven’t come.
Here’s a website that will help you take a little trip down memory lane with Airline Time Table Images. From the system timetable collections of Bjorn Larsson and David Zekria, along with growing contributions […]
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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