During our frequent travels around the world, we have stayed at both low end and high end hotels. Often, we tend to stick to either Starwood or Hilton properties where we have the status and points. Once in a while however, we do venture out of our comfort zone and stay at new places. When we started planning the Singapore trip, I knew right away that I wanted to stay at the Marina Bay Sands, the hotel with the famous pool on the roof.
AirBnB is not new, in fact it’s been around since 2008. We know people who have used the service and had glowing reviews; and others who did not fare as well (there are some horror stories). In the past, we’ve always opted to stay at a Starwood hotel because our status gave us upgrades and other perks. This year, however, that status has expired which was the perfect opportunity for us to venture out of our bubble and try something new. Continue reading
New York, New York
My sister came to visit this past week, which gave me the perfect excuse to play tourist in my own city. One of the places that I’ve always wanted to go to, but never been is Top of the Rock. From the observation deck, you can see all the way downtown with the Empire State Building front and center. The pricey ticket of $32 per person will get you access to the top floors, or you can skip all of that and just go to Bar 65 for a drink. The restaurant is only 2 stories down, with essentially the same view and no admission cost. You can use the money you would have paid and get yourself a nice cocktail instead. Sipping a spatini while you admire the New York skyline at sunset is probably not a bad thing to do.
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Travel involves a lot of uncertainty, where things like cancelled flights or theft can really put a damper on your vacation. Some things are out of your control – like weather, while others just require some common sense. Don’t let Rio’s reputation for being unsafe deter you from visiting this beautiful city. However, be aware of your surroundings, and don’t draw unwanted attention to yourself. Based on our experience, we put together a short list of things NOT to do: Continue reading
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[photo credit: Across Tanzania Expedition]
life after 9to5 