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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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Ojai Valley Inn Room Review
I had the extraordinary pleasure of staying at the Ojai Valley Inn in November. Now that it is the holiday season, I can only imagine what the experience would be like now. My experience there was a part of a larger conference, which means that I can’t give a full review of the property, but…
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Give your dry feet some love: Patchology PoshPeel Pedi Cure Exfoliating Foot Peel Review
It will be officially winter in a few days here in the northern hemisphere, but it’s already cold. I’m wearing boots and socks constantly. Needless to say, I have been neglecting my feet. I hope they’ll forgive me. It’s time to show them some love. Today’s review is for the Patchology PoshPeel Pedi Cure Exfoliating…
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Experiencing Nest New York Fragrance Oils
For my trip to New Orleans, I took with me some fragrance oils from Nest New York. For one, they are smaller bottles, which help with packing for travel, and I just wanted to try something new. Nest New York Fragrance Oils $98 for 30 mL $35 for 6mL Right now I am wearing Madagascar…
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Discipline as an act of self-love
In the hopes of getting a head start on the rest of the world who will wait until January, I decided I would start working on my health and fitness goals now. Except I don’t really feel like it. All I really want to do is lie about eating cookies, watching YouTube videos I won’t…
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Couvant review: This restaurant in The Eliza Jane is worth a try
If you happen to stay at the Eliza Jane, you are likely to need food at some point. Perhaps your easiest meal option is the one that is basically right below your room, Couvant. I went to this hotel restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Here is my experience. I ordered Shrimp and Grits. It looked…
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The Eliza Jane: A great hotel option in New Orleans
The Eliza Jane is a hotel with character. It is straight up gorgeous. I walked in for my registration during December. I am undoubtedly getting to see it at its most beautiful, adorned with Christmas decorations throughout the first floor. It was so beautiful, I even spotted a local family taking their professional portraits there.…
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