Or as Elaine said to George Costanza “You’re very careful with money.” My frugality does not only apply to traveling. It also applies to everyday purchasing as well. Two months ago when Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2 came out on Blu Ray, Toys R Us was selling the combo pack for $15.00. The…
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The $35,000 hotel room
The Wall Street Journal writes about a $35,000 hotel room at the Four Seasons Hotel New York. For $35,000, you do receive butler service, almost free room service by from the hotel’s restaurants (including one by Joël Robuchon), and a waterfall. I stayed at a Marriott in Moscow once that included butler service. It was…
Quick exit from DFW Airport
A driver named Yasmine Villasana went a little too fast on her exit out of Dallas Fort Worth airport and jumped the toll booth like the General Lee. She apparently had been drinking.
Become a fan of Priceline on Facebook – get a $35 coupon
Become a fan of Priceline on Facebook and they will give you a $35 coupon if they get up to 100,000 fans prior to Memorial Day. I still don’t understand why companies feel that having a bunch of fans on Facebook is important, but we all may as well take advantage of it while it’s…
Free Lonely Planet Europe IPhone apps
Lonely Planet is giving away their IPhone Europe Guide books for free until April 22nd. The cities included are: Amsterdam Barcelona Berlin Budapest Copenhagen Istanbul London Moscow Munich Paris Rome Stockholm Vienna These are usually $10-$15 a piece. This is perfect for my trip tomorrow to Budapest and Rome.
Little Debbie giveaway
Little Debbie is celebrating 50 years of “great taste” by giving away 50 getaway packages. The package includes: 2 coach round trips to any AirTran Airways destination 2 nights at a Holiday Inn hotel 2 day car rental with Avis $200 cash card Enter here
Free entrance to all National Parks April 17-25
Entrance to all 392 national parks is free during National Park Week, April 18-25. Parks will also offer additional family-friendly activities and special offers on tours, lodging, food, and souvenirs. Visit the Web site for a listing of parks and promotions. There will be hundreds of family friendly events on Saturday, April 24, for National…
Upcoming giveaway for two to Australia
Yes, that is correct. Boardingarea.com will be giving away a “trip for two to the Gold Coast of Australia. All air, hotel, etc. will be paid for and this is a revenue ticket, meaning lots of bonus miles.” They’ll even give you cash to pay all the taxes associated with the giveaway. This trip was…
The dollar coin gig is over
As I presented in class last December, it has been possible to order dollar coins from the US Mint with free shipping in order to earn frequent flyer miles / hotel points. I lost track, but have done easily over $80,000. I’m not trying to brag, as I was an amateur compared to some people,…
Free Birthday Meals
Have you ever signed up for Restaurant’s birthday clubs? My birthday is this month and the free food keeps flowing in. 1. Get a free meal at Tucano’s by signing up for their birthday club 2. Get a free meal at Benihana’s (up to $30 value) by signing up for their birthday club 3. Famous…
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