I’m a self-admitted aviation geek (AvGeek for short). I fell in love traveling when I took my first flight in 1995 (it was a Shuttle by United flight on the West Coast). Although I never experienced the days when flying was more civilized, I’ve always found traveling by air to be somewhat fun and exciting (the jury is still out Spirit Airlines…) I enjoy flying…
I just spent a long weekend in Cancún, México (read about my tips and suggestions in “Justin Does…Cancún, México!”). What was meant to be a quick beach getaway with friends from Dallas turned into a weekend of debate: Have I become a travel snob? Let me start by saying this – I am quite comfortable on the road. I traveled quite a bit last year…
Let’s face it – this whole winter thing is getting old. As much as I love cold weather, mountains, and snowboarding, I can only take so much of it at a time. Some friends and I decided to head south for a long winter weekend for some sun, fun, and relaxation. Read about my tips and suggestions for Cancún over at fabisthenewblack.com! Did you enjoy this…
I recently participated in an AMAZING dining experience in Austin, hosted by the Austin Food and Wine Alliance (AFWA). This was my first event with the AFWA so I didn’t know what to expect. Let’s just say the night proved well beyond my expectations! The event was part of the 2013 Chef Wine & Dine series. This particular evening featured Chef David Bull, a prominent local…
I have not flown Spirit Airlines. I want to – just once – to say I did. Until I do, I’ve asked my friend, Erin Riley, to report back on her recent experience with this airline. Erin is an experienced traveler. She travels extensively for pleasure and for work including remote places in Indonesia, China, and Thailand. As a result, I trust Erin’s opinions when…
It’s the start of a new year and time for you to start thinking about your 2012 taxes. If you are like me and complete your own tax return, you can use TurboTax online and earn 1,000 Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards points. TurboTax is available via many shopping portals (for a primer on shopping portals, read my previous post), however, if you don’t pay much…
Winter brings cold weather. And cold weather brings out my itch to snowboard! Maria and I planned a weekend getaway to Vail Valley, Colorado to ring in the New Year. And for some skiing (Maria) and snowboarding (me). I asked Maria for her opinion on my picks. As you’ll see, we agree and disagree on what to do in the Vail Valley. Read about my our picks…
