I love Starwood, that’s no secret, and while I like several of their brands, I really like the Westin Signature Scent, Westin White Tea and the Heavenly Beds! The Westin Store sells all things Westin including beds, linens, robes, and…
A few weeks ago Kimpton started sharing little bits of information about the revamping of their loyalty program. This week they unveiled their new Kimpton Karma program. Well, you know what they say, Karma is a B*%&h! I have an…
I fell for a Conde Nast Traveler teaser asking “What Airline Has the Worst Food? We Asked A Chef.” I opened the story curious to see what a chef had to say about the worst airline food. To my surprise,…
This weekend I shared news that British Airways was testing Mood Blankets that would change color based on a travelers mood – blue means relaxation & calm while the red signals stress or anxiousness. I hope British Airways isn’t testing these mood blankets…
British Airways Mood Blankets. Sounds strange, right? Well, it’s a new reality for volunteers who are participating in a trial. According to BA, “the wool “happiness blanket” is embedded with tiny fiber-optic LEDs that change color based on brainwaves transmitted…
A Munich District Court has ordered a man to pay Lufthansa $2,705 for lounge food consumption. The man, whose name was not released, purchased a one-way, refundable, business class ticket from Munich to Zurich, but never actually flew anywhere. Instead, the…
Last weekend I took a quick trip down to Savannah to visit some friends. The Westin was sold out, so I decided it was a great time to The Brice, a Kimpton Hotel. The Brice is in historic Savannah, Georgia…
Every newspaper, magazine and travel blog has a list of the top travel apps that every traveler should have on the iPhone, iPad or Droid. But with all the different lists, how do you really know what apps you should download? …
Yesterday, Delta announced the expansion of onboard Craft Beer service from SweetWater Brewing Company. In April, Delta and SweetWater announced that the brewery’s signature 420 Pale Ale would be available onboard flights between Atlanta and LaGuardia airports. As of July 1st…
The life of a road warrior seems so glamorous to those who aren’t living it. I laugh now when someone says “I wish I could travel as much as you.” Many assume that road warriors are staying at 5-star hotels, traveling…
Who doesn’t love a good food court? Most of us are familiar with food courts filled with fast food chains dishing out greasy pizza, burgers and sandwiches. Walk into any mall in America and you’ll find a Wendy’s, McDonalds, Subway,…
What are the germiest public places/things? According to Prevention Magainze these are the 7 most germiest things. You better bet I avoid them whenever possible! 1. Restaurant menus – Prevention says that cold and flu viruses can survive for 18…
I do like to read magazines when I’m on airplanes and I’m not one of those who enjoy reading magazines on an e-reader or iPad. I found a great deal this morning via Living Social. You can choose a 1…
I received a very interesting press release last week and wanted to share it with you. Expedia released a study that analyzed vacation spending habits among residents in Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. Here is the release: …
I can’t count the number of emails and Facebook messages I’ve received about the changes to the United’s Frequent Flyer Program. Everyone seems so distraught about the changes, but let’s be realistic, the changes only impact a small number of travelers….
With the advent of Groupon Getaways, Living Social Escapes and Jetsetter offering deeply discounted vacations one has to wonder if they’re really a good value and good quality trip. Jetsetter offers invitation-only (though it’s simple to become a member, and…