All things travel.
I enjoy using Uber, the ever-expanding car service that allows you to use your mobile device to order a town car on demand, estimate cost in real-time, and pay automatically at the end of the ride (gratuity included). One of my favorite features is being able to estimate cost based on real-time traffic and actual…
I was digging around in my freezer this morning looking for frozen fruit. I wanted to make a smoothie to drink on my way to the airport. As I rummaged through the bottom freezer bin I thought “there has to be a better way to deal with this mess”. I remembered a gem I found on the…
I flew through Seattle yesterday on an American Airlines from Dallas-Fort Worth so that I could connect to a regional connection on Alaska Airline/Horizon Air. As I listened to the conversation of a couple of other elite-level travelers in first class who were grumbling about the lack of an Admirals Club in Seattle, I was able to remind them…
American Airlines just launched nonstop service to Hong Kong and Shanghai from Dallas-Fort Worth. These new routes open up more options to access Asia on OneWorld from the US. In celebration of those routes, American is offering bonus miles for anyone booking and flying round-trips on those flights between June 24 and December 6, 2014. Also included is the…
A distressed passenger is suing British Airways after he thought he booked a ticket to Granada, Spain but instead was bound for Grenada – in the Caribbean – because his travel geography and that of the reservation agent did not align. While many on social media and message boards are crying “frivolous”, it forced me to…
The beauty box versus bag squares off again in this battle of Birchbox vs. Ipsy. Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is somewhat customized based on personal preferences. Birchbox comes in its namesake box while Ipsy’s Glam Bag is a limited edition cosmetic bag each…
I stumbled into my local Anthropologie yesterday to take advantage of their Summer Tag Sale. (Yes, I’m a sucker for all things Anthro!) I was on the hunt for a cute white dress for my upcoming trip to Seattle for my sorority’s international convention. While I didn’t find the dress, I did manage to score…
Recently I completed a cruise vacation in the Black Sea region that included a number of ports with limited online travel information. Not wanting to rely on a limited selection of cruise line shore excursions to see a smaller port, I road tested something new popping up in some destinations – free city tours given by…
Seabourn cruise line has announced a unique partnership with the United National Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This arrangement commits one million dollars from Seabourn across the multiple years of the agreement in exchange for access to special onboard speakers as part of the line’s Seabourn Conversations program that enriches guests through unique destination…
One way that I’ve effectively curtailed my desire to overpack is the strategic use of Pinterest for capsule wardrobe ideas. I’ve curated an entire Pinterest board of various mix-and-match packing lists for various types of trips and trip lengths. Jetsetter’s Pinterest Packing Lists I might not own the exact items on the list. But I…
I am sometimes quick to form opinions about a property that are very hard to overcome. The Four Points San Francisco International Airport is one of those properties. I had a lousy stay here a decade ago and have steered clear ever since. But unusually high rates for my last travel to the area meant…
I’ve long embraced the bohemian vintage style of dress (a la Anthropologie) as a great way to express my personal style with a neutral wardrobe as a base. When I’m out shopping, I’m always on the hunt for new pieces to add to my mix of classic basics, travel finds, vintage scores, and such. I don’t…