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We’re coming to the end of our trip to Cancun, and i’ve been giving some thought to the couple of decisions we made on this trip. The big one was
7 (More) Tips For When Your Kids Get Sick Traveling
The daily routine I didn’t see coming.
Every trip I learn something new about traveling with kids. Some of it is fun to share: like Tokyo Swallows Baseball at Jingu Stadium
Air Malta launched the first ever Sky Spa
Photo Courtesy of Air Malta.
via Runway Girl and XXL Solutions on twitter, Air Malta launched the first ever Sky Spa.
Air Malta launched the Sky Spa on their Malta-Gatwick-Malta ..
Will adding capacity knock Singapore’s Changi off of it’s pedestal?
Singapore is widely viewed as one of the best airports in the world. It certainly is my favorite to connect in, because of the ease of getting from one terminal
Go Go Swallows! A Baseball Game in Tokyo
It was Ladies Day at Jingu Stadium, which made for the most accidentally awesome souvenir EVER.
An absolute highlight of our time in Japan was attending a Baseball Game at Jingu
My New Love: Old Fashioned Vietnamese Coffee
While our entry into Vietnam may have been a but bumpy, the coffee has been nothing but smooth. In fact, I hesitate to even call it coffee because brewed traditionally
How I Made Hanoi Work for The Deal Kids
The Thang Long Water Puppets- a highlight of our time in Hanoi.
I wanted to give a follow up on my post about the Deal Kids getting Culture Shock in Hanoi
Would you fly to 6 continents only on Low Cost Carriers?
The Flight Deal had an interesting Twitter conversation with the real_jetsetr (aka Michael) yesterday talking about a way to fly just Low Cost Carriers (LCC) to 6 of the 7
My Experience With Vietnam Visa on Arrival
Hello from Hanoi*! We arrived late last night and I wanted to share my experience with Vietnam Visa on Arrival because, frankly, at first I thought it was a bit
The Haul revisited.. then, and now.
Nick, over at PFDigest recently wrote the seminal piece “are we all doomed?” In which, he quoted the overly positive post by Marathon Man and posited on the state of
11 Pet Friendly Hotel Chains for your next vacation with Fido
Hipmunk did an interesting study on which US Cities and States are most pet friendly. Its interesting that at the top level, only 41% of US hotels are pet friendly.
The Joys of Overseas Drug Stores
A few of the treasures that did not make it into my basket.
Greetings from Osaka! We’ve only got a couple of days left in Japan but I will definitely be
My experience with Lufthansa Strikes
I haven’t flown Lufthansa as much as some people, but, I have flown it a bit. Lufthansa holds a special place in my heart, as it was my first award flight
My Miracle Cure for Kids Travel Woes
Miracle Cure, this time for jet lag and general crankiness.
Jet lag. Bad night’s sleep. Homesickness. Sudden rainstorm. Sibling fight. Too many Temple-itis.
Every little skirmis..
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[Fail] Attempts to automate BRG opportunities
I think there are some pretty useful things from my failed attempt here, so I hope I don’t offend the ‘clickbait crowd’ by titling it a fail. I received a
US Hotel Brands that increasingly cater to Chinese Travelers
There’s a great interview that I found rather enlightening in the latest Business Traveller magazine (yes, I still get it in print!) with Hilton Worldwide’s Rob Palleschi, Globa..
Random Thoughts from 12 Hours in Tokyo with Kids
It’s the main attraction (if you’re 8 and 11).
Good morning! We’ve landed, attempted to go to bed on Tokyo time, and have all risen at 4:45 AM with the sun.
Update: 45 Countries now visa free to Indonesia
Back in April I reported that Indonesia was going to offer visa free entry. Unfortunately, at the time, there were issues within Indonesia that made visa free entry impossible.
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Packing Mistakes I keep Making…But Won’t Make Again
Packing Problem Solved!
I wish I could tell you it got easier. But here I am 24 hours from takeoff from our 2nd month long overseas Camp Mom and I’m just
How do you feel about AmericanAir’s new Interactive Voice Response System?
American has introduced a new voice response system. They “say” they are making it easier for you. I respectfully disagree, but not without caveats.
Before I go into what will i..
True Deal Mommy Confession: I’m Still Prone to a Pre-Trip Meltdown
I’m too old for this sh!t.
You would think I’d have grown out of it by now- after filling three passports, after living and even giving birth abroad, after dragging my
Buy IHG Hotel Points at 100% Bonus: Points With Training Wheels
You can do it!
I’m not a huge fan of buying hotel points, with one exception: IHG Points Bonus: Buy 26,000- 60,000 points and get 100% bonus. At 100% bonus the points
I’ll be speaking at FTU Advanced in DC – will you be there?
Great news! I’ll be presenting at the Frequent Traveler University’s Advanced session in DC, 21-23 August. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, steps from..