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Types of Limousines You Can Hire

Long time ago the limo was a thing of luxury, meant only for rock stars, wealthy people and royalty. But not anymore! Nowadays everybody can book a limo for a special event if they can afford it.
With the increasing offer the booking fees have dropped considerably and the limo is slowly becoming a necessity. Special [...]

Tips for Choosing the Right Limousine Rental Company

In the past limousine services were just a few and they were usually dedicated to royalty, rock stars, government and very wealthy people. But today every city has at least a dozen limo service companies.
They all have a great offer and they try to catch your attention.
Most of them say they have a great fleet [...]

A review of the W Hotel, San Francisco

I had the pleasure of staying at the W Hotel in San Francisco.  The W is well known for it’s modernity, it’s sleekness, and it’s advancements in the hotel technology.  Plus, it is supposed to have fabulous staff that is very helpful and at your beck and call. 
I’m going to give the good and [...]

Review of a Tour of Cakebread Winery, NAPA, California

If you are going to do any tour at all in NAPA, this is probably by far the best deal and since Cakebread has fabulous wines, you can get your taste on. 
We ended up paying $10 for a tour that included just the two of us, which was really nice, since I’m not a [...]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles in NYC. (Trains)

I have learned to love train travel in and outside of NYC.  I’m talking trains, not subways, which they look similar, but a different type of use and set of directions.  It would be nice if they were the same, but nooo.  As of 6/17/09, prices for trains have been raised. And my biggest suggestion [...]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles in NYC. (Taxis)

My first experience with mass transit in NYC was back in a scarier day (1996).  Although it depends on what that means…42nd street was seedy, Harlem was never to be visited and trains shouldn’t be ridden at night. Taxi’s were more trustworthy.
When flying into Laguardia, I have to take a train east to Connecticut.  Honestly, [...]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles in NYC. (Part I: PLANES)

I travel often to New York and the surrounding areas.  After losing almost everything one of the first times I tried it (cell phone left in taxi, purse inadvertently left at pay phone and stolen, etc, etc) and episodes of crying because of the most horrific travel experience I’ve ever had, I’ve finally started to [...]

Top items on the Sky Mall 2009 Magazine Spring Best Finds

Since I travel a lot, I have plenty of time to review the latest and greatest Sky Mall magazines.  Sometimes several times over, Every once in a while, I find things that are compelling, however I never make the purchases, thinking I might be able to find a different or better deal either at a [...]

The Lure of Costa Rica

Each year thousands of people seeking a change decide on Costa Rica for their destination. Freshly retired, adventure lovers, those wanting friendly tax laws, investors, and nature lovers. Anyone craving a new start in this popular Garden of Eden south of the border.
It’s certainly true with Costa Rica that wonderful things come in small packages.
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Dealing with airline security. What to do to get through it without glitches

If you are a frequent traveler, you know the funness of going through security.  After doing it so many times, you end up in a routine.  Here is my own personal routine for traveling and getting through security without a further search:
Wear no jewelry if you don’t have to.  That way when going through security [...]