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October 24th, 2006

Orlando: Cafe Tu Tu Tango

Orlando is a city of theme parks, tourists, and is frequently plastic and sterile.  It’s also the angriest city in America.  I guess that fake smile starts to grate after awhile.
Since I’ve been stuck at a hotel near the major theme parks, it’s been hard to find a restaurant that is enjoyable, has good food, […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

October 11th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Dilettante Chocolates

A pilot who was commuting on one of my flights the other day brought a gift to the crew, a container of chocolates.
This is not an uncommon practice, and is a way of showing the people that do the same job that you do, how much you appreciate them.  As long as the proffered […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 8 comments

October 10th, 2006

Levain Bakery on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

October is National Cookie month, and in my book, that’s a wonderful thing to celebrate.
One of my favorite places for cookies is Levain Bakery on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.  Stephanie first turned me on to Levain’s cookies.  Stephanie is a friend, co-worker, foodie, and I have her to blame for this cookie addiction.
If you’re not […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments

September 30th, 2006

San Francisco: Bargain Bites

Food and beverage expenses quickly add up when you are traveling, and if you’re not careful they will quickly surpass the costs of getting to your destination.
Some cities are more expensive than others, of course, but why do those expensive cities always have to be my favorite ones. I guess it’s not as worrisome when you […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

September 25th, 2006

Money Saving Travel Tips for Septemer 25th

Here are this week’s Money Saving Travel Tips:
 

Share your frequent flyer miles with your traveling companion.  Some airlines allow you to transfer miles from your account to another.  A service charge may apply, so do the math to make sure you come out ahead, but if it gets you a free ticket or an upgrade […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

September 17th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Upper Crust Cooking Company

It’s always good when it’s about the shopping, even better when it’s about the food.  And when you can combine those interests together, you just know good things have to happen.
That’s what you can do on a visit to the Upper Crust Cooking Company in Palm Desert, California.
I first tried the Upper Crust’s products when […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments