An Airline First
After 36 hours of travel I was very tired and just wanted to get to my final destination. I boarded my US Airways flight to Charlotte and waited for the doors to close. Just then I heard a ding and…
An Astrological Reading in Thailand
<p> </p><p>While in Thailand this week I had an astrological reading and since Chinese New Year is just around the corner I was curious what the Year of the Snake would hold. It turns out I was born in a…
Hello Kitty Welcomes You – or – me Onboard
I recently had the opportunity – actually, I’m not sure opportunity is the right word here. Perhaps I should say, I recently unintentionally ended up on a Hello Kitty flight with EVA Airlines. Oh, what a treat. I learned a…
What’s Your Travel Dream Contest
After a short hiatus from blogging this week (I just wasn’t in the mood. On Tuesday a colleague I’ve worked with for 8 years died unexpectedly and on Wednesday my company announced layoffs of 150 people, many of whom I…
My 2012 Vacation: Very Good Points and Not So Good Points
My annual December holiday – something I plan early and impatiently await as the year ticks by. This year I did a pretty major holiday touring around South East Asia. There were some Very Good Points and some Not So…
Injured Abroad
Normally I wouldn’t write a post about how I haven’t blogged regularly enough over the past week because, honestly, my mom is probably the only person who wants to hear the reason, however, the reason is what has inspired this post…so this…
Gilt Groupe Launches Jetsetter Now – same-day hotel booking tool
Yesterday I had the opportunity to appear on Huffington Post Live with Gilt Groupe founder Kevin Ryan. During the conversation Ryan shared some great tips for shopping online this holiday season and talked about Gilt’s newest venture – Jetsetter Now….
The Perfect Gift for the Road Warrior in your Life
It’s time to start thinking about what to get for the Road Warrior in your life this holiday season. I think Road Warriors can be especially challenging to shop for because they’re not home frequently enough to enjoy things for…
Travel Tuesday Giveaway – Enter now to win a $100 gift card
With the holiday seasons upon us, I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use a $100 gift card. Everyone is running around, shopping, visiting family and getting ready to celebrate the season. Enter now to win a $100 gift card of…
Starwood Cyber Monday Sale & Giving Tuesday
Starwood will be hosting a Cyber Monday Sale offering discounted rates of up to 25% off at participating hotels and resorts in North America and Latin America. You must book by November 30th for stays between November 21st 2012 and…
Road Warriors Shop Online – So Do Hackers
Many people who love to travel turn to online shopping portals to earn extra points and miles. For a road warrior, online shopping isn’t just a way to rack up the miles, it’s a way of life. The more time…
Making Reservations on Twitter and more
Social Media has changed the way many companies do business. For the consumer this has lead to better customer service and in many cases increased convenience. I have used Twitter now for months to make reservations for L’Appart, the French…
What’s your favorite Hotel/Airline amenity brand?
What’s your favorite hotel or airline amenity brand? Almost every hotel provides you with soap, shampoo and conditioner, at a minimum. If you fly business or first class, the airline provides you with an amenity kit. W Hotels provide Bliss…
Insiders Guide to Thailand
Since I absolutely love Thailand, and have spent a significant amount of time there over the past 5 years, I thought I’d share some of favorite places and things to do/see. Where to stay Bangkok – Ultimate in Luxury…
Marriott Dream Offer for Rewards Members
Marriott has a special offer for Rewards Members. If you purchase a Marriott bed they’ll give you 1 bedding collection for free. There are two bedding collections to choose from and they each include 1 duvet cover, a down comforter,…
BoardingArea goes Up, BoardingArea goes Down – An Apology to Readers
This week (and over the last few weeks) I’ve felt like I’m living in a chapter of the children’s book “The Amazing Days of Abby Hays: What Goes Up Must Come Down.” As you know, I celebrated my 1 year…