July 23rd, 2008
Carrying a back pack is an easy way to travel light; with everything literally on your back.
I see a lot of packs, in varying sizes and design, on the airplane every day. Without exception, I see passengers with packs forget that what’s on their back can go crashing into someone else.
Here are FIVE […]
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July 22nd, 2008
For the first time since I started blogging, I took a long weekend off. Did you miss me?
The reason for my absence was a long weekend away – to attend BlogHer ‘08, held this year in San Francisco.
What great fun to see Christina, Kelly and Elizabeth again. We all met last year at BlogHer […]
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July 17th, 2008
Tonight, on the Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown: Passport to Great Weekends, Sam heads to Cabo San Lucas, on the Baja peninsula.
I was recently in Cabo, after an absence of many, many years, and found it much changes. I didn’t have a lot of time to explore, bur I’m sure after watching Sam’s adventures, I’ll have […]
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July 17th, 2008
Take a look at this breaking news, and tell me who you believe.
Are the pilots concerned with safety or do they have a hidden agenda? Are they making a mountain out of a molehill?
Is the company going too far in cutting costs? Are they making efficiency cuts that impact passenger safety?
Are you still feeling comfortable […]
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July 16th, 2008
Packing light, so you don’t have to check bags, means limiting the amount and size of your liquids and gels. For me, that means only the essentials get packed, and I look for products that do double-duty.
If the trip is to be a lengthy one (a week or more), I’ll pop into a local […]
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July 15th, 2008
I’m headed to San Francisco later this week for a little fun with some of my blogging pals, and to attend BlogHer ‘08.
I met some great people last year at BlogHer (in Chicago), and can’t wait to see all of you again. A big thanks to beauty blogger extraordinaire Christina Jones for convincing me to […]
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July 14th, 2008
One of the fun results of writing the series Matchbook Monday is digging through my own matchbooks and discovering fun places that I have been, along with the memories of times well spent. I’ve heard from many readers that they enjoy that same experience.
But everyone in awhile I come across a matchbook that evokes […]
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July 13th, 2008
Stories! We’ve all got them.
Anyone who’s traveled a bit has a story about a scary takeoff or landing. Whether is was a little bit of turbulence, a smack down on the runway, or a truly harrowing experience, is probably open to interpretation.
In the most recent issue of Travel + Leisure, the magazine ranks the […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments
July 12th, 2008
Meals are a big part of a vacation budget, but with a little planning and discipline, it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker.
Here are a few suggestions to help you eat well without breaking the bank:
Avoid the mini-bar. No matter how hungry you are for a late night snack, there’s nothing worth the […]
By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments
July 11th, 2008
Today’s questions comes from a young woman who wants to be a Flight Attendant as soon as she’s old enough.
Q. I think Flight Attendants always look so glamorous in their uniforms. Who pays for the uniform, and how do you decide what to wear?
A. The uniform policy varies by airlines, and where there is […]
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