Author: awrensays
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Conrad Los Angeles, just another new luxury hotel I have learned about
I am not sure where I got this from, but I have become obsessed with looking for the nicest hotels around, and then wishing upon a star to one day stay there. Today’s new hotel I just learned about is the Conrad Los Angeles. I admit, this was all inspired by the CNN list of…
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Did you know Jimmy Choo made winter boots?
If I were forced to give a description of the Jimmy Choo, I would probably tell you they are know for expensive and fanciful high heels. Never in my life did I think they made any pairs of shoes meant for the rugged outdoors. Today I have learned something new. Did you know that Jimmy…
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About all of those Southwest Airlines flight cancellations
The United States is still recovering from a recent spate of winter storms, which pummeled the nation with extreme cold, snow, and ice. The biggest blow was the large number of flight cancellations over a busy holiday travel period. As of this writing, there were 2,950 reported flight cancellations. Southwest airlines was responsible for 2,549…
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My dream skincare splurge: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream $555 for 1.7 oz A moisturizing cream enhanced with Swiss caviar extract to provide lift and firmness to the skin The product line that has been on my wish list ever since I heard of it is La Prairie. Specifically, I am intrigued by their Skin Caviar Luxe Cream.…
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Angel’s Share by Kilian is still one of my favorite fragrances
Angel’s share is a fragrance that I loved on first spray. It is sweet and cinnamon-y in a very enjoyable way. I absolutely loved wearing it throughout the fall and winter, particularly because the scent lingered on my sweaters, letting me enjoy it for days after the initial spraying. Angel’s Share by Kilian $210 for…
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To the smartest in the room
As the Twitter saga continues, I have been reflecting on the idea of genius. I have noted the news stories along the way. The level of firings that have happened indicate to me a man who is certain he is in fact the smartest person in the room, if not the world. And we are…
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Think outside American Express: Other cards with travel benefits
I think it is easy to think about American Express as the go to card for people who love to travel in style. But did you know that the other major brands also have special benefits as well? These perks include enhanced amenities at hotels, early or late check-in, airline fee credits and more. You…
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American Express cards aren’t really “levels” per se
I have been thinking more about how to travel better, which led me to look more into American Express. Previously, I thought that the American Express Platinum card was the crème de la crème, a serious upgrade from the other cards in the arsenal. But the more that I look into it, that’s not the…
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Is flying first class domestically worth it?
I had been asking around various people if first class was worth it. I have always been curious about it, what with all of the songs and allure. Everyone said, “No.” Even still the thought remained. I gave up on trying, and booked my cross country flight ticket in the economy cabin. And then, a…
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