Bolt Bus Reinvents Bus Travel
By Rachel – VGP Guest Blogger There are many travel options between Boston to Manhattan and as a former Boston resident I have tried most of them. My preference was always Amtrak, but for at least $100 less Bolt Bus…
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Le Méridien Dallas by the Galleria Hotel Review
Every time I visit a Le Méridien hotel I fall in love all over again. The Le Méridien hotels suit me so well, and the Le Méridien Dallas by the Galleria did not let me down. The hotel is a modern, art-deco, all-suite…
Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North Review
In an ever so slightly crazy quest to stay at 1 of each of Starwood’s nine hotel brands, I headed to Dallas for a night at the Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North. The hotel’s website describes the hotel as…
A Lesson In Customer Service From Austrian Airlines
Airlines take note, Austrian Airlines has just set the bar for personalised customer service. I follow Austrian Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance and subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, but have never seen this type of response to…
Where’s Very Good Points?
As the year draws towards an end, many are packing in last minute travel – and I’m no exception. October saw an unexpected amount of domestic travel for me with trips to Chicago, Washington DC and this week, Dallas….
Daytona Beach: More Than Motorcycles and NASCAR
By Shawndra Russell The Daytona Beach area has plenty of biker bars slinging the megabreweries’ yellow fizz, but there are a surprising number of bars and restaurants that just say no to bland and feature plenty of great choices. Here’s…
Conrad Algarve, Portugal Hotel Review
by Rachel – Very Good Points Guest Blogger Portugal’s Algarve coast is on the rise as a hot spot for European travel and I chose it for a relaxing fall vacation at the Conrad Algarve, Portugal. The Conrad Algarve opened…
#TravelTuesday Giveaway – Is It Halloween Yet?
It’s been way too long since I’ve held a giveaway! In honor of this #TravelTuesday, and seeing as Halloween is just days away, I thought I’d give out two prizes. One Halloween pumpkin filled with treats, and one with a…
How Status Crazy Are You?
As I sat at the Chicago Seminars a few weeks ago, it struck me that there are varying levels of crazy. From the mildly crazy to the full blown asylum crazy, you’ll find all types. When I started my blogging,…
How I Got A $60 Avis Rental For $40
Since rental cars can be expensive, I am always looking for new ways to save. I recently found a Groupon offer for Avis. $20 for $40 to spend on a 2+day Avis rental. I bought 2 – the limit –…
US Airways Fall Kickoff Promotion – earn more points
Somehow I missed the announcement of this US Airways promotion. (I must have been sleeping!) If you fly US Airways already, and missed the announcement of this promo, now’s a good time to sign up. Fall Kickoff – touchdown with…
Starwood Adds New Property In Thailand
HUA HIN, Thailand– Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its world-renowned Sheraton brand has expanded its footprint in Thailand with the opening of Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas in Prachuap Khirikhan, a province famed for its sandy coastline and popular resort towns…
Living Social Travel Escapes – 10% Off, Two Days Only
Have you ever taken a Living Social Travel Escape? I’ve booked a hotel through the Living Social Travel Escape deals and sometimes you can find a gem! For two days only, Living Social is offering 10% off Travel Escapes. Use…
Jacksonville: Florida’s Best Beer City?
By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell Jacksonville has become a beer mecca in recent years thanks to nearly a dozen brewers getting crafty and a slew of bars and restaurants catering to the craft beer crowd. For an educational and introductory…
Sheraton Suites Elk Grove Review
I checked into the Sheraton Suites Elk Grove this weekend for the second time, ever. I was here exactly 1 year ago as well. While there are some very good changes since last I was here, there are still some…
One thing I hope American Does Not Change About US Airways
Earlier today MJ, Marshall Jackson on Travel, wrote “Three Things I Hope US Airways Doesn’t Change About American.” I love MJs take on US Air 99.9% of the and I don’t disagree with this latest post either. His post inspired…