Tag: travel
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The new Starbucks and Delta connected rewards program is enticing, but…
Starting October 12, (well yesterday for me) Delta and Starbucks began offering users the ability to link their SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts to earn simultaneous rewards. Quick recap of the details: If you are already a member of either or both programs, you likely already are informed. And that is good, because I am…
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My visit to the Museum at FIT
I was in the area and decided to visit the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology of New York. Because fashion? For free? Yes. When I walked in, the desk guy said, “You’re here to see the shoes, right?” To which, I was like, “Uh maybe.” To be honest, my thought pattern was more…
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Another NYC trip, another hotel review: Moxy Downtown NYC
When I booked the Moxy, I was excited. I had been toying with booking a different hotel, but I was intrigued by the quirky vibe. Plus the conference I was attending offered a discount. Upon checking in, I was provided a drink coupon for the hotel bar. Heading up to the 3rd floor, I saw…
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Saving money or getting my money’s worth: Just reflecting on how I want to travel from now on.
As I began writing this post, I was staying at a hotel in Boston with my family. I booked hotel nearby where we would need to go. My choice was driven by the combination of that convenience and cost. Wow, I realize how spoiled I was staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. What I…
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Just a few things to do near 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I visited the 1 Hotel, I did so without too much of an Itinerary. I did look scope out the area ahead of time and had the curated list from the hotel staff. Because I am an unseasoned traveler, I did not explore very much in the area, but I did do quite a…
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Staying at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When I booked the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, I knew it was going to be a splurge. It was much more than I am used to spending for lodging, but I threw caution to the wind and decided it was finally time to treat myself. The luxury experience began even before I arrived. The team…
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