I just watched the movie "Up in the Air" with George Clooney. As a REALLY frequent flyer, George demonstrated some of the very tricks I've learned through the years. He has the check-in process down to a fine art. I always suggest participation in loyalty programs for my clients. You're going anyway...why not earn some miles, the courtesy of a faster check-in, or the possibility of an upgrade at your favorite hotel chain. Those things do happen...and they may as well happen to you! Ask me if you're not sure about which program is the best..I'll share some more tips with you.

As for me? I'm using miles to fly to Hawaii next January with my sweet Baboo, including a hotel stay for 5 nights. And all I did was sign up about 20 years ago. Nothin' to it.

Having a great time, Wish you were here!
Mz V

The new catchphrase for vacations in this economy is "staycation". (you know, you STAY at home for your vacation.) Heck, I've been doing that for years....since I travel extensively for work, my idea of real relaxation is to stay at home. Not to pack or plan or make lists or reconfirm or make advance calls or to worry about my group members or the weather or the million other things that can affect a successful trip.

In the summer, I sleep deeply in my own bed, on crisp cotton sheets, wake to the smell of my favorite coffee brewing (thanks, honey!) and stand in front of my closet filled with my favorite summer cottens and linens. After my morning prayer time (I've currently got a long list of named prayer recipients) I step outside the door to arm myself with a waterhose to fight off the effects of the Texas summer heat on my blooming pot flowers, then I can walk down the hall to my office, where I always look forward to what the day brings with others who are wanting to go somewhere. Staycation indeed.

Having a great time...wish you were here.
Mz V