Back in late November, I headed to Atlanta on a quick trip for a work conference. I hadn't been to Atlanta in years. Atlanta is...interesting. Downtown is a dead zone on weekends. And I saw more shoplifting in 3 days there than I've seen in 3 years in DC. It isn't my favorite … [Read more...]
Quick Weekend Getaway: Rio Hato, Panama & the AC Buenaventura Resort
We decided that after my Ironman, dear husband (DH) and I would head to Panama for a quick, relaxing beach trip. Why Panama? Well, the beaches were to be beautiful. It wasn't that far. The price was right. The usual. So off we headed to Rio Hato for 4 days of doing nothing but … [Read more...]
2017 Williamsburg Rev3 70.3 Race Report
I warned you that there may be more multisport chatter here. If it's not your thing, don't read on. There are more travel posts coming your way shortly! Let's start with the end up front: if you are thinking about a summer 70.3, at a non-Ironman branded race, and it is your … [Read more...]
Churning the Credit Cards: One New (American Airlines), One Cancelled (Marriott)
To end out the year, I recently cancelled by Marriott Premier Card. I really liked that it gave me a free night every year (category 1-5), beside the fact that I could never use the stupid night. Those coupons only last for six months, and the last couple of trips have been for … [Read more...]
