February 19th, 2008
For most of us, internet access while traveling is a necessity, not a luxury.
I know that I am incredibly frustrated when I’m in a hotel room that has a spotty connection, and I’m simply amazed at the occasional hotel that offers no in-room access at all. It’s always best when it’s free, of […]
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February 18th, 2008
Today’s Matchbook Monday comes from La Tomate, a family owned Italian bistro in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC.
A friend sent me this matchbook and reminded me of many an evening we had spent there with a bottle of wine and a lively conversation. I’m not sure that we ever had a meal […]
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February 17th, 2008
Seen from a distance the Cathedral of St. Helena is impressive, but when you get inside, impressive doesn’t begin to convey the beauty of the neo-Gothic Cathedral.
Located in Helena, Montana (530 North Ewing Street), the Cathedral is modeled after the Votive Church of the Sacred Heart in Vienna, Austria. It was opened in 1914 […]
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February 16th, 2008
With all the emphasis on packing light, whether it’s so you can avoid checking your luggage (if you’re traveling by air) or to just have a little more room (if you’re traveling by car). here’s a handy way to pack a beach towel in very little room — the Lightload Towel.
The “towels” are compressed […]
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February 15th, 2008
It’s long been talked, but could it actually be happening? Are we destined to consolidate down to only one or two airlines?
We could be on our way to that point if these merger rumors are true –
Delta & Northwest?
Continental & United?
Say it isn’t so. Less competition instead of more? This cannot be good for consumers.
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February 15th, 2008
Welcome to another Flight Attendant Friday - at time for me to answer the specific questions that you have about the job of working as a Flight Attendant. Pretty much everything is fair game, so if you have a question about what it’s like to work at 40,000 feet, you can leave in the […]
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February 14th, 2008
Wishing you a day of hearts and flowers, love and laughter, and friends to last a lifetime.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Photo credit: personal collection
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February 13th, 2008
Traveling can frequently be difficult, but traveling with toddlers can always be difficult. From managing the little one’s time to managing their “stuff,” there are added tasks to juggle when you have children with you.
Bringing a stroller with you when you travel allows you to get kids through the airport with minimum fuss. It […]
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February 12th, 2008
If you watched the NFL Pro Bowl over this past weekend, you got a glimpse of Oahu, Honolulu, and the Waikiki area. It’s very tempting to think of the island as one of sun, sand, surf, sunbathing, and adult beverages. All that would be true, of course, but there is another side to Hawaii, […]
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February 11th, 2008
If you enjoy a nice beach resort, you’ll enjoy today’s Matchbook Monday - the Grand Bay Hotel at Isla Navidad Resort in Manzanillo, Mexico.
I came across this matchbook while doing a little cleaning around the house, and it reminded be (quite fondly) of my stay there a few years ago.
The hotel is on a […]
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