Where Have I Been?

visited 16 countries (7.11%)


visited 22 states (44%)

Worst seat onboard the airplane? The Good / Bad / Ugly!!

Have you ever felt that you were the unlucky one that got a horrible seat onboard the airplane?

Last row of the aircraft?
Seat that doesn't recline, for whatever the reason...?
No window in your 'window' seat?
How about that lovely seat right next to the stinky bathroom???

Ever had one of these experiences?
Check out the Seat Guru!!
I have a link to the right called 'Select the BEST Seats'
I think you'll find you'll really like this tool, when selecting your seat onboard the airplane!!

It gives you such things as:
- Detailed seat map graphics.
- In-depth seat specific comments denoting seats with limited recline, reduced legroom, mis-aligned windows.
- Color-coding to help identify superior and substandard seats.
- In-seat power port locations.
- Galley, lavatory, Exit Row and closet locations

Although there are no guarantees with airlines, including a last minute aircraft change.....that's happened to me a time or two...how frustrating!
Anyways, this information will hopefully give you a fighting chance to know some of the good the bad and the ugly seats out there!!!!
Check it out!

Frequent Flyer Miles with the Northwest-Delta Merger

So many people have been asking what will happen to their frequent flyer miles once the big scary merger takes place. I think we may have some answers.....
I found this link to a conversation on USA Today with some great info for YOU (and me, of course), the traveling people...

Please check it out and tell me your thoughts!

CLICK HERE

Getting Around the 3-1-1 Rule

This article was published by Leslie Baumann, M.D. (The Skin Guru)

I have read several of her blog entries, and found them to be helpful in many ways.
This blog entry was from May 2007, but I thought my readers might also find it useful!!!

You can click HERE to read the full article

Here are some tips from her column:
1. Yes, toothpaste counts. Put a travel size tube in your plastic bag to start.
2. Remember, the rule is that containers can't be larger than three ounces - so don't try to bring the remaining three ounces of a six-ounce shampoo bottle.
3. Your eye cream can double as a nighttime facial cream (that's what I do when I'm traveling). Similarly, a separate eye cream isn't absolutely necessary - just pat your regular moisturizer around your eye area. Let your products do double duty.
4. Look for stick foundation, rather than liquid, so your makeup doesn't take up valuable space in the plastic bag.
5. Bring lipsticks and lip balms instead of glosses to save even more space.
6. Avoid liquid eyeliners and eye shadows - stick to powders to avoid problems.
7. This is the one time you will hear me recommend a bar soap for the face (but look for the gentlest you can find). These don't need to go in the bag.
8. Save your favorite perfume samples or visit a department-store perfume counter and pick some up before you leave. They're a huge space saver.
9. Going to be outdoors during your trip? Buy sunscreen when you arrive. Not only will you save precious room in your luggage, you'll ensure that the sunscreen is at maximum potency (unlike years-old tubes you might have lying around the house).
10. One thing you should never skimp on when flying is hydration. Look for small spray bottles of water that you can mist on your face during the flight. Follow that up with moisturizer, and you'll lock in moisture to fight the effects of airplane air.
Finally, take inexpensive, small items that you won't mind leaving behind. Flying internationally? Think of it as freeing up room to shop the duty-free stores on your way home.

Disneyland Sept 2008

I had an amazing time in California, visiting Disneyland and California Adventure Park. I attended a conference here, and they treated us like royalty. We had fabulous motivational speakers!! It really pumps you up!

The slideshow you see here includes lots of pictures.
Pictures of:
-- My hotel room at the Disneyland Hotel
-- Susan Egan (who played Belle on Broadway) absolutely amazing!!
-- Richard Sherman, one of the Sherman Brothers. He and his brother Robert were Walt's right hand men for songs!! His playlist includes: Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, It's a Small World, Parent Trap, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, and so much more!!!
-- Out and about around the parks



Here is another picture of the Sherman Brothers

(copyright release wikimedia)

Test your Geography Skills

Client Trip to Lisbon

I had a client that traveled to Lisbon in February 2008. They are very well traveled, and chose Lisbon as a unique place to relax and take a breather from life for a little while.

Here are some pictures they shared with me, and it sure does look like a great place to visit!!!

The narrow streets of Alfama in Lisbon take you back centuries in time.

Just walking around Lisbon is great sightseeing. Even the laundry is beautiful.

Here she is at Fort of Belem, guarding the harbor where Portuguese explorers discovered the new world 500 years ago.

Even teenagers and 20 somethings don’t mind being with parents when in Lisbon. This 21 year old, explores a castle at Sintra.

Hotel recommendation. Solar dos Mouros is just a few steps away from the Castle, Alfama, museums and restaurants. Ask for the river view and get a breathtaking view out your window every day. The 18 room hotel has original paintings and pictures that make it a special treat.

Viva Las Vegas Jan 2008

I have visited Las Vegas many times.

This trip, we stayed at Planet Hollywood. Planet Hollywood used to be The Aladdin Hotel and Casino. It was recently changed over to the new name, and it only has "PH" on the side of the building. This is for sure a hotel to see and be seen at. People get pretty dressed up for a night on the town!!! The location of this hotel is right next to the Paris Hotel, great location mid-strip.

We went to the Blue Man Group show at the Venetian, and that was great! We loved it!

I'm a big Cirque du Soleil fan, and I normally try to get to one of those shows, but we tried this show, and it was very fun.

Planet Hollywood has a spa facility, and it was lovely. It's located upstairs from the casino, so tucked away from the noise of the casino.

They do try to sell you timeshare here, so watch out! We were asked about this numerous times, it got a little annoying.

Every time we visit Las Vegas, we eat at the Harrah's buffet. It's our favorite, and still the best! One thing we noticed when we were at Harrah's this time, we noticed a new bar and grill for Toby Keith, called 'Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill' It looked really fun, but we didn't go inside.