Truth be told, Buenos Aires is not really calling me – but it did call for one of my besties so, being the great friend that I am, I’m answering by looking for a plane ticket, planning for lots of Malbec and steak, and putting together my outfits for the trip. A few things to note before/for outfit planning: the flight is 10+ hours the average temp will be low to mid 80s (yippee!) they are known for Malbec and steak!
I’ve been working with car companies for a few years now and everytime I get a car, I’m ecstatic and start planning “adventures” to put as many miles on it as possible. Thanks to @BuickUSA, I’m rocking a beautiful metallic brown Enclave so follow my adventures this week via Instagram using hashtag #BfSBrownie! At a minimum, we’ve got Tummy Tuck Training on Sunday (a few spots left..), Nordstrom Anniversary Sale client shopping, Chile’s Peach Orchard, Cirque de Soleil’s Kurios, and
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I’m going to confess something…. I’ve never really considered a Toyota Camry – until now. I’ll be driving to New York for a brand visit and then going to hang with the family for the holidays…yay! I’m hyped to try this car for a few key features: wireless charging – place your Qi-compatible device on the nonslip surface to charge up wirelessly voice-activated features – advanced voice recognition gives you another way to easily access your navigation system, Bluetooth hands-free phone and Entune®
On your next long flight (mine is coming up next week so I’ve already put my order in…), skip the coffee, tea, and soft drinks for a real cocktail! Thank Carry-on Cocktail Kit for creating three lovely travel-size tins to mix a real drink at 30,000. You have the choice of an Old-Fashioned, Gin and Tonic, or Moscow Mule (I chose the later). Ready. Set. Off we go!
The airline is Azul, a Brazilian-based airline that has a codeshare with United. Azul is running a BIG special: get a 10-day pass to travel anywhere in Brazil for $299. Or go all out with a 21-day pass for $399. Right now, roundtrip flights from theUS are running about $500. The BIG takeaway: you can get to and all over Brazil for just under $800! If you’re going, here’s my travel checklist to ensure you’re traveling in style…
Donna Summer said it best and while she was talking about “Bad Girls“, the same can apply for the various modes of transportation in Thailand. Check out how you can get around Chiang Mai and if you saw my Instagram then you know I tried at least two of these!!
I’m not even gong to bore you with the nonsense that transpires upon my arrival to Bangkok. Suffice it to say that I am here! I slept like my life depended on it and that what it felt like after being up for almost 36 hours…. So today was Sunday and that means it’s all about the Chatuchak/Jatujak Market ~ which is open on Saturdays and Sundays and houses everything from pots, pans, shorts, food, t-shirts, cutlery, leather bags, glassware,
Not sure there’s a theme to today’s travel destinations. Having been to Mexico City several times, I’ve fallen in love with it a bit. There’s culture but also a wonderful sophisticated grittiness that makes it appeal to any urban dweller. And then South Carolina is one of those states that requires you eat your way through it…. Mexico City ~ the city has over 170 official museums and the Zocalo is where you’d find me; and they have all of the
Buick called and I answered….the Buick Bucket List & Full Line Drive event! They called it Kentucky’s Southern Style – this drive took us through the up-and-coming city of Louisville. The tour included a visit to local glass gallery, Flame Run, where I got the chance to make my own glass ornament. Following the drive tour, it was lunch at Harvest Restaurant in the city, a restaurant that specializes in farm-to-table food with modern twists. After lunch, we visited Hounddog Press, a local
August is a HUGE travel month because it’s the last chance for most parents to vacation with their kids and, if you’re in a city like D.C., it’s right before the political machine kicks back into high gear. So, getting thru the airport quickly is a precious commodity post-9/11. Well we know of three ways to get through quicker and to save your style points for later in your trip: TSA PreCheck or Global Entry {this is what I have….whew!} Clear
Travel season is kicking into high gear (which is kinda strange because I’d think you’d want to get away when it’s cold out….anyway) and we wanted to share our best travel packing tips to make the sting of TSA a little more bearable: pack for activities you “know” you’ll do. Classic overpacking happens because you “think” you might do this or might do that – go with what you know! shoes take up lots of space so, the rule to
“Goody goody gumdrops” is what I said when GM informed me that I’d be driving their 2012 Suburban 4WD LTZ…and then I saw it. It was huge, all black and shiny–I was in instant like! Truth be told, I wanted to try out the Cadillac SRX Crossover because it appeared to have more of my natural aesthetic — sizable, noteworthy but not over-the-top, powerful, and slightly understated, so i did experience a bit of dismay at first. I went online
United Airlines is going crazy! They are my airline of choice for the last 12 years…. For the New Year, get ready to travel with United. Plan your 2011 vacations and be there using this fabulous fare sale on flights across the US. For trips from Jan. 4th thru Mar. 9th, including weekends, you’ll find one-way tickets as low as $60 on hundreds of routes; no round-trip tix required. Book soon before the low prices fly away….
We’re all familiar with the Starwood brand (my fave), so the Westin Tokyo is a natural option. Upon arrival, the entire lobby is decorated in Christmas decorations (BTW – Christmas is more of an intimate, couples Holiday while New Years is more family-oriented). The Westin Tokyo brings together the comforts of western living and several Japanese traditions. The hotel reminds you immediately of an American hotel with the heavier, baroque furnishings, but shows all of the wonderful trappings of Japanese culture like
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