It’s the holiday season and shopping propaganda is all around us – BOGO, 25% off, Buy 2 get 1 free! What ends up happening is my credit card takes a toll and I end up crashing into a pile of gifts with a hefty bill that I’m wondering how I am going to pay off … Continue reading
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Ritz-Carlton, South Beach #luxlife #florida
If you haven’t been to South Beach, South Beach is everything you have seen in movies and more. It is luxury living, fine dining, beautiful people, hot weather and amazing beaches. It is also quite pricey to stay in South Beach $$! I had the opportunity to stay at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Wow! What? … Continue reading
Rate My Airline Trip!?!
There are a few travel websites out there that simply are there to provide a platform for users to rate their airline trip from Point A to Point B. No other than Tripadvisor to be one of those sites! In addition to reading reviews on travel destinations, restaurants, activities, etc., now you can read reviews … Continue reading
Best Courtyard Marriott Yet: Lima, Peru
The Courtyard Marriott in Lima, Peru recently opened its doors a little less than 1 year ago. Compared to the JW Marriott’s location in Lima, the Courtyard Marriott’s location is in the city center. Right in the center of the beautiful Miraflores area where there is a lot of amazing restaurants, bars and nightlife. If … Continue reading
Machu Picchu: 5 Money Saving Tips
Machu Picchu: One of the greatest wonders of the world. You must check this off your bucket list at least once in your life. Situated in the Sacred Valley, the Lost City of the Incas is definitely not “lost” anymore. There are many ways to travel to Machu Picchu Pablo aka Aguas Calientes, the base … Continue reading
Amenity Kits: Delta’s Playing Catch-Up to United
Delta just recently made an announcement on July 10 announcing new features to their amenity kits. It sounds to me that they are playing catch-up to United since United also just recently announced new Cowshed products in their amenity kits for Polaris class. Here’s the post from Delta. If you want to read the full … Continue reading
Cusco, Peru: 5 Money Saving Tips
Cusco is located about a 1 hour flight from Lima and is the gateway to many different cities. Back when the Inca’s were roaming Peru, the Inca’s could get to Machu Picchu, Bolivia, Ecuador and Columbia by walking from Cusco in different directions. This interesting fact, along with a few other fun facts, was told … Continue reading
Lima, Peru: 10 Money Saving Tips
In typical travelchicka fashion, I was on a plane heading over to Lima, Peru when everyone back in the U.S.A. was celebrating an American holiday: 4th of July. On the one hand, I am very patriotic and enjoy celebrating American holidays, but on the other hand, I LOVE to take advantage of the lower airfares … Continue reading
United Polaris Introducing Cowshed?!
Wow! That is all I can say about the new Polaris class that United will be debuting December 1. Definitely a welcome change from United’s current global business class. As for the Polaris lounges that will be rolled out, I’d love to gain access to check that out. And Cowshed toiletries! That should excite everyone … Continue reading
Marriott’s Summer of Fun!
Get ready! Marriott launched its summer promotion and here is the deal I received in my inbox. I am signed up. Are you?! Earn up to 12,000 bonus points — and get a chance to win our summer sweepstakes.* See Details Earn with your exclusive member offer — and as a Marriott Rewards® Credit Cardmember, … Continue reading