Journey To The Arctic Circle
As part of my Alaska winter vacation I made a journey to the Arctic Circle. The tour, run by 1st Alaska Outdoor School – the same company that ran the trip that included the North Pole – included stops at the…
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Traveling To The North Pole
As part of my week in Alaska I made the trip to the North Pole. From Fairbanks, you can take tours that include a stop at the North Pole and the Santa Claus House. I had a tour arranged…
Alaska Is Wild
Two weeks ago I decided to plan a spur of the moment trip to Alaska. I’d been in the Summer/Fall before, but never in Winter. Over the next two weeks I’ll have a lot to share about my trip. So…
Groupon Giving Out $5 million In Groupon Bucks To Customers Today Only
Go to Groupon.com from your computer or mobile app, sign in and check the homepage to see if you’ve received Groupon Bucks. More than one million people will find a Groupon Bucks surprise today to celebrate their birthday. Those who…
Bonus Points For Using Hilton App
by VGP Guest Blogger, Rachel I logged onto Hilton’s website last night per usual to book some December travel and I noticed their current promotion. If you book directly through the new Hilton HHonors app you can earn 1,000 HHonors…
What You Didn’t know About The Hotel Kamp
Point Summary did a two part review of the Hotel Kamp focusing on his amazing suite and the hotel’s breakfast. What he didn’t tell you was that the 125-year old, Starwood Luxury Collection hotel is steeped in history. The Hotel…
The Liberty Hotel Boston Review
by Rachel – VGP Guest Blogger I am originally the Boston area and now live in the Southeast. Fall is the season I miss most while living in the South. I try to get to Boston during the crisp, cool…
SLS Beverly Hills Hotel Review
The SLS Beverly Hills was one of those hotels on my hotel bucket list. The hotel oozes Hollywood glamour and is a playground for the rich, famous and infamous. The hotel rolls out the red carpet for arriving guests and…
Tips For Planning A Trip To Thailand
A lot of people ask me for tips about planning a trip to Thailand so I thought I’d put together my guide. Q: Do I Need A Visa? A: If you are a US or Canadian Citizen traveling as a…
US Airways Allows Use of Personal Electronic Devices On Most Flights
US Airways jumped on the bandwagon today announcing that they too now allow the use of small personal electronic devices. The announcement, however, comes with a few small caveats. A few things to note about this new change: Smaller devices…
Yoga For Business Travelers
by Rachel – VGP guest blogger I have been practicing Vinyasa flow yoga for about a year now and love the yoga community I have met in my hometown as well as the health benefits and intense workout. Many yogis…
The Psychology of Loyalty, and the Horror of Hearing No.
This post was written by First2Board Co-Founder and Business Manager, Casey Hines and is a VeryGoodPoints guest blogger. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a loyal and avid fan of Starwood, and (basically) all of their brands. It…
Hampton Inn Marketing Fail? Sleep Naked.
Why are the folks at Hampton Inn, a Hilton Hotels brand, so intent on convincing you that their sheets are really clean? It all started in the summer of 2012 when the Hampton Inn brand started putting post-it notes on…
Last Minute Alaska – Don’t Break The Bank
After a cancelled business trip and some rearranged November travel, I had a gaping hole in my calendar and a lot of vacation time to schedule. While I was in Dallas this past weekend, I stopped by the Dallas Travel…
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…
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…