Portland suggestions and map from concierge at Vintage Plaza Portland

Expecting More from the Hotel Pre-Arrival Email

When my “pre-arrival” email showed up yesterday from the hotel, I realized I hadn’t done any research for the weekend trip.  So I clicked the “concierge” button and was taken to the hotel’s standard internet site with attractions listed.  There wasn’t an email link anywhere to contact the hotel other […]

FriFotos: Souvenirs from Africa, London and New York City

The FriFotos theme this week is “Souvenirs”.  When I first started traveling, I bought a souvenir for everyone in my life – friends, family and co-workers.  I had friends who collected shot glasses, magnets and postcards. Over the years as my packing got better and bag got smaller, the amount […]

PhilaTravelGirl Table Mountain view

PhilaTravelGirl First Post: My Passion for Travel and Points

What’s your passion?  I pass a sign a few times a week on the way to lunch that asks this question?  My answer to the question depends on the day – the quick answer is travel and loyalty points, however, on stressful days my answer is simply finding the perfect chocolate chip cookie.  Obviously there […]